Best May · Jun · Jul · Aug
~A$150/day
2 days is about right
Groningen
A student city in the far north where nearly everyone cycles and the tower is climbable. Small, and it has more bars per head than anywhere else in the country.
Ideal stay
2 days
Typical spend
~A$150/day
Rough mid-range estimate
Landmarks
6 listed
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Things to do
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Groningen in a day, two days, three
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Landmarks
Landmarks in Groningen
Forum Groningen✓
Goudkantoor✓
Groningen City Hall✓
Martinikerk✓
Martinitoren✓
Prinsentuin✓
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From the airport
When to go to Groningen: May or Jun or Jul or Aug
Guides about here
Itineraries
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