Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Groningen, Netherlands

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 1.1 km
Ascend 6 m
Descend 6 m

Experience Groningen in Netherlands in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in GroningenIndividual Sights in Groningen

Sight 1: Noorderplantsoen

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Noorderplantsoen is an urban public park in the city of Groningen in the Netherlands, situated slightly north of the city center. Its name is Dutch for northern public garden.

Wikipedia: Noorderplantsoen (EN)

318 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 2: Hortustuin

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The Oude Hortus is a publicly accessible courtyard garden in the Hortus neighbourhood in the city of Groningen. The garden was used for hundreds of years as the Hortus botanicus of the University of Groningen.

Wikipedia: Oude Hortus (Groningen) (NL)

300 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 3: Nieuwe Kerk

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The Nieuwe Kerk, also known as Noorderkerk in the 18th century, is a Protestant church in the city of Groningen, located on the Nieuwe Kerkhof in the Hortus neighbourhood. The name "new" church is a reference to the "old" St. Walburg's Church. Originally, the cemetery was called the New St. Walburg Cemetery. The church stands on the northernmost hill of the Hondsrug; the Nordes or Tie (Thye).

Wikipedia: Nieuwe Kerk (Groningen) (NL), Website

123 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 4: Juffer Tette Alberdagasthuis

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The Juffer Tette Alberdagasthuis is a guesthouse in the city of Groningen. The current courtyard is located at the Nieuwe Kerkhof and dates from 1778.

Wikipedia: Juffer Tette Alberdagasthuis (NL)

342 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 5: Watertoren Noord

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The water tower on the Noorderbinnensingel, also known as 'Dovecote', is one of the two water towers in the city of Groningen.

Wikipedia: Watertoren (Groningen Noorderbinnensingel) (NL)

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