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Groningen Station
Groningen · 944m from downtown
Martini Tower
Martini Tower is located in the center of Groningen in the province of Groningen in the Netherlands. It can be said to be the pride of Groningen. It was built in 1482 and is an ancient Gothic tower. The tower is nearly 100 meters high and has a history of 500 years. The tower body can be divided into five parts. The color of the base part is the same as the wall of Martin Church. The second floor is obviously higher than the other floors. There are no windows, and the surrounding is hard stone bricks. The third floor is a little smaller than the second floor, and the fourth floor is an octahedron cylinder, and the top of each floor is decorated with stone pillar fences. At the top of the tower is a crown-like decoration. The color of the fifth layer is blue. There is a spiral staircase in the tower with a total of 260 steps, and the top of the staircase is the top of the tower. From the top of the tower overlooking the whole city, the view is very wide.Groningen · 114m from downtown
Hortus Botanicus Haren
Haren · 5km from Groningen
Prinsentuin
Groningen · 270m from downtown
Rijksmuseum
• A large collection of well-known art treasures, including masterpieces by many well-known masters • Retaining the architectural style of the 19th century, the brick-red walls are all decorated with images of Dutch history and art • The vaulted roof of the renovated museum atrium hall is made of glass, and the floor is paved with Portuguese stone floor tiles. Natural light penetrates the entire hall, which is spacious and bright. △ The building where the museum is located was planned and designed by the designer of Amsterdam Railway Station. It was opened to the public in 1885 and is one of the oldest museums in Europe. △ Go up the escalator and enter the viewing corridor. The corridor is composed of arched brick walls and large floor-to-ceiling windows. You can enjoy the panoramic view of the atrium hall. The library on the same floor as the corridor is not to be missed. The history of the library can be traced back to the 19th century. The spiral staircase is very unique and is also known as one of the ten libraries with beautiful scenery in the world.Netherlands · Amsterdam
Siblu Meerwijck
Hoogezand-Sappemeer · 11.4km from Groningen
Giethoorn
Giethoorn is a water village where canals replace roads. Because of its crisscrossing waterways and lush greenery, it is known as the "Venice of the North." The village's name comes from the large number of goat horns unearthed by early residents while digging for peat; "Geytenhoren" in Dutch means "goat horn," which was later simplified to Giethoorn. The lake district where the village is located is itself a mark left by centuries of peat extraction, with the excavated trenches gradually developing into today's canal network. A major scenic view in the village is the thatched-roof farmhouses built along the river—the roofs are covered with reeds, complemented by wooden exterior walls and meticulously maintained gardens, scattered along both banks of the canal and connected by numerous small wooden bridges. Boating along the canals is the core way to experience the village; traveling through the tranquil waterways by small boat allows you to enjoy the view of the thatched-roof houses and pastoral scenery from the water. In addition to the waterways, you can also cycle along the forest paths to experience the village's pastoral atmosphere from another perspective.Giethoorn · 64.4km from Groningen
Royal Palace Amsterdam
• The palace with gorgeous interiors opens 17 halls, rooms and galleries to the public. • About 2,000 pieces of royal furniture such as sofas, tapestries, and chandeliers are preserved, as well as hanging paintings with rich meanings • After visiting the palace, you can also wander in the square in front of the palace, feed the pigeons or watch street performers, and enjoy the European style △ The Royal Palace of Amsterdam is one of the four royal palaces in the Netherlands. It was originally the city hall and court. As the political and economic center of the city, it is also an important square in the city and a favorite creative theme of painters. It is still full of vitality to this day. The biggest attraction here is its architectural structure and the gorgeous decoration inside the palace. △ Visiting this classical and solemn palace can deeply feel the prosperity and prosperity of Amsterdam in the "golden age". The entire building was designed by Dutch architect Jacob van Campen, and 13,568 tree stumps are cleverly used to support this magnificent building.Netherlands · Amsterdam
Meerwijck Strand
Kropswolde · 11.7km from Groningen
Keukenhof
•Stroll through the world-renowned spring garden, admire the flower field view with visitors from around the world, and wander through the colorful sea of blooms •Admire over 100 varieties and 4.5 million tulips in various colors, along with nearly 3 million other bulb flowers •Visit over 30 theme-based flower exhibition activities and breathtaking paintings and photography works △There are numerous cultivated varieties of tulips here, including cup-shaped, bowl-shaped, spherical, lily-flowered, and double-petaled types. Their colors range from pink-purple and bright yellow to tender red and pure white, adorning the entire park with vibrant beauty. △The park is surrounded by vast flower fields, with tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and various bulb flowers creating a vibrant tapestry of colors inside. Many rare varieties rarely seen elsewhere are also showcased. △Keukenhof's famous activities include floral hat exhibitions, wooden shoe-making displays, and special adventures designed for children, such as garden mazes and petting zoos. Travelers can participate in various gardening and flower arrangement activities.Netherlands · Lisse
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Groningen Station
Groningen · 944m from downtownMartini Tower
Groningen · 114m from downtownHortus Botanicus Haren
Haren · 5km from GroningenPrinsentuin
Groningen · 270m from downtownRijksmuseum
Netherlands · AmsterdamImmediate access, Book now for todaySiblu Meerwijck
Hoogezand-Sappemeer · 11.4km from GroningenGiethoorn
Giethoorn · 64.4km from GroningenRoyal Palace Amsterdam
Netherlands · AmsterdamImmediate access, Book now for todayMeerwijck Strand
Kropswolde · 11.7km from GroningenKeukenhof
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What travellers say about Groningen
hana茱茱21 June 2016
5.0
The museum has many exhibits of modern art, each of which is a masterpiece that is dazzling to the eyes.
Martini Tower
老恭老恭23 September 2026
5.0
At the Rijksmuseum in the Netherlands, I was on the scene in Rembrandt's prime time, witnessed the open restoration of "The Night Watch," encountered Vermeer, and came across exquisite Delftware. I was deeply moved by the art of the Dutch Golden Age.
Rijksmuseum
YoYo_0T9A3B0L1 May 2026
5.0
Giethoorn truly resembles a fairytale town, with more waterways than roads, and small boats moored in front of every house. Low houses with reed-roofed roofs line the waterways, their gardens meticulously manicured. Renting a boat and rowing yourself is the most relaxing way to experience it, slowly gliding under small bridges, with meadows and wild ducks on either side. The main street is somewhat commercialized, but turning into the side streets brings tranquility, with only the sound of oars paddling through the water. It's best to visit on a sunny day; the slippery roads can be quite inconvenient on rainy days.
Giethoorn
_TI***hq26 July 2026
5.0
The place is beautiful and the whole experience with audio book is amazing. It usually takes around 1 hour and 30 min to see the palace thoroughly. The staff was amazing and the place was tidy and really capturing
Royal Palace Amsterdam
luana5 August 2026
5.0
Taking this bus to Keukenhof Park to see the flowers is extremely convenient; the boarding point was easily found by following the map. The park is so beautiful in spring! The blooming tulips 🌷 and various other flowers 🌼🌹 are dazzling and vibrant in the sunlight; one day isn't enough to see them all! 🥰
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