The province of Groningen is located in the north of the Netherlands. The capital of this province is also called Groningen, three small uninhabited Wadden islands (Rottumeroog, Rottumerplaat and Zuiderduintjes) belong to the region.
The Dutch region is bordered to the north by the Wadden Sea and the Ems estuary. Germany lies to the east of the region. To the south and west of the province adjoin other Dutch provinces.
Our tips in the province of Groningen
Just behind the German/Dutch border in the Groningen province lies the small town Bourtange. And in Bourtange stands a fortress that was reconstructed masterfully.
Travel information about the province of Groningen
Arrival
By car
From Germany it is possible to arrive by car without any problems. There are many smaller and larger roads leading into the province. Often you do not even notice that you have passed a border.
By train
The railroad offers the Niedersachsen-Ticket + Groningen. With this you can in the Dutch province of Groningen
- Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. until 3 a.m. the following day,
- on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays in Lower Saxony from 00 a.m. until 03 a.m. on the following day.
travel on all local trains and the means of transport of the local transport association.
By plane
There is an airport in the provincial capital.
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Public transport
Cities and larger towns can be easily reached by public transport. Smaller towns are often off the route network.
By car
The distances between the different places are often quite long. The car is therefore a good way to reach the smaller places.
By bike
The bicycle routes in the province are well developed and numerous routes are signposted.
Best time to travel
The province of Groningen has a maritime climate. Summers are cool and winters are mild and humid. In summer the average temperature is 21°C, in winter 4°C. The wettest months are May and November, January and February are the driest months. The most hours of sunshine are measured in June and August.