Enjoy authentic Groningen

Along the outskirts of Groningen you pass the small hamlet of Noorddijk, which has now completely grown into Groningen. However, in the old village centre there are a few beautiful monumental farms and the Stephanuskerk, a Romanesque Gothic church built around 1250. You return to the centre of the city, which you now pass on the north side. After you have passed the water tower, you will see the Noorderplantsoen on the right. A long and narrow park in English style. The park is located on the site where the city's defensive walls were built in the 17th century and was opened in 1880. On the left you will find the Hortusbuurt, a particularly nice part of the city with all kinds of picturesque old courtyards, called guesthouses in Groningen. Via the Reitdiep, the oldest connection with the sea, you cycle through Ommelanden, the originally later peat area outside Groningen.

The hamlets of Leegkerk and Hoogkerk possess a number of beautiful monumental farms, picturesquely situated in the lowlands. Above this towers the 13th century church on a so-called mound, a higher piece of land. In Hoogkerk the Suiker Unie with its factories is a striking presence.
On the way back to Groningen city centre you will pass through the lovely green City Park. It remains enjoyable until the last kilometre on this route, because here you will find almost opposite each other: the beautiful building of the Groningen Station and the Groninger Museum. The latter is certainly worth a longer visit for the art lovers among us. The museum is particularly innovative with an extensive collection of visual art.

When you return to the Martini Hotel Groningen, you can sit down for a bite to eat and a drink, but you can also take a stroll through the old city center. Here you will find numerous sights such as the Grote Markt with the Martini Tower, the Vismarkt and the Korenbeurs or nice streets along the canals. If you want to explore more of the area around Groningen by bike, then cycling route number 309500'Groningen at its best\\\' which also departs from the Martini Hotel Groningen is recommended!