Top Rated Attractions in Groningen

The Ostfriesischen Landwirtschaftsmuseum Campen is an interactive local museum that offers a wonderful experience to everyone. The museum has several displays and engaging games for groups of kids and families. There are a myriad of exhibits from the 19th and 20th Century, that show how the agricultural techniques have developed over the years. The on-site museum shop is a must-visit too. You can pick up interesting memorabilia and toys, made of wood and porcelain. Special events and activities for the little ones are conducted at the museum throughout the year. Birthday parties and small functions can be hosted at this museum.

Focusing on clog manufacturing machinery and equipment, International Wooden Shoe Museum Eelde offers a detailed insight into the history of clogs. The museum boasts of world's largest assemblage of wooden waders. Visitors can explore more than 2200 pairs of wooden foot gear manufactured in different parts of the world. Archaic machines used in making clogs in France and Germany are also exhibited here. Thematic displays and guided tours are also arranged by the museum.

SPOT Stadsschouwburg is a beautiful Neo-renaissance structure from the late 19th Century nestled in the picturesque beauty of the Groningen town. The classy interiors of this theater are spacious and are equipped with fine sound and light technology to ensure a great theater experience as you enjoy a play here. Staging versatile events like dance shows, cabarets, musicals, dramatics and more, this theater is an entertainment destination of the region. Due to its historic background and beautiful architecture, this theater is listed as a National Monument of the Netherlands.

Located in the village of Uithuizen, this sprawling museum estate with its beautiful landscape park and remarkable historic mansion is sure to take your breath away. Dating back to the 14th Century and nestled within an artificial lake, the Menkemaborg castle owes its present glory to the Alberda family who commissioned various artists to adorn the interiors with mythological paintings, intricate stone carvings, baroque ornaments and ornate sculptures along with adding many of their own personal treasures such as a China silk four poster bed during the 1700s. Today the house with all of its antiques can be viewed by visitors as it is now owned and maintained by the Groninger Museum. The surrounding gardens are another major attraction here with their stunning clipped box symmetrical patterns, winding hedge maze, lovely flowerbeds, a walled pleasure garden, a natural sundial garden along with an orchard and kitchen garden which provide fresh produce for the estate's very own restaurant! Pleasant, peaceful and romantic, Menkemaborg is a must visit while touring the region.

Care for some cultural action while in Groningen? A look at the event list at SPOT De Oosterpoort will make you want to experience each and every one of them! A host of eclectic music shows, live performances and music events greet you at this buzzing venue. Groove to genres like rhythms and blues, Latin, rock, pop among others as you take your fill of the musical menu on board. Care for some dramatic interludes? Attend one of the theatrical shows, operas, musicals or cabarets on offer and be dazzled by the dexterity and skill of the artistes. A host of cultural festivals find their home at SPOT De Oosterpoort, while the space can also be hired to organize corporate events. When hunger pangs strike, head to the on site restaurant Muze and delight your taste buds with an array of tantalizing flavors. Check website for more details on current and upcoming events.