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Best Time to Visit

The guide was updated: 2025-02-20

The warmest months in Groningen are June through September, although these are also the months that bring the most precipitation. August is best month if you also plan to hit the beaches. As a cultural hub, Groningen hosts festivals throughout the year: the major crowd-pullers are Eurosonic Noorderslag in January and Noorderzon in August.

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Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ)

Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ)

Located 9 km south of Groningen, Groningen Airport Eelde is a small airport that serves a handful of international flights to various points of Europe, such as Ireland, Spain, Turkey, Greece, The UK and more. On-site establishments include a restaurant, shop and travel agencies. The nearest major airport is Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport, 200 km from the city.

Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit

The warmest months in Groningen are June through September, although these are also the months that bring the most precipitation. August is best month if you also plan to hit the beaches. As a cultural hub, Groningen hosts festivals throughout the year: the major crowd-pullers are Eurosonic Noorderslag in January and Noorderzon in August.

Passport & Visa

Passport & Visa

Citizens of European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) countries do not need a visa to enter The Netherlands, only a valid ID. Many other countries, including the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Australia, and New Zealand, benefit from visa-free entry for short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Visitors from visa-exempt countries must hold a valid passport and, starting in late 2025, will need to apply for an ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) authorisation online before travelling. For those requiring a visa, such as travellers from some Middle-East, African or Asian nations, a Schengen visa must be obtained prior to arrival. All travellers should ensure their passport is valid for at least three months beyond their intended stay.

Bike Rental

Bike Rental

In a country which is a haven for cyclists, it will be a breeze to get your own bike for sightseeing, not to mention that it's also one of the most effective ways of everyday transport. Fietsverhuurgroningen is one of many providers near the city centre, offering two-wheelers for everyone throughout the year.

Public Transport

Public Transport

In Groningen, you can quickly get anywhere on foot or by bike, but there is also a bus network operated by Qbuzz. To pay for tickets, get an OV chip card or pay the driver cash-free. You can also pay through the 9292 app or website.

Taxi

Taxi

Whether you're at the airport or in the city centre, it's fairly simple to get a ride to another district or city. Services also abound for trips to Amsterdam, especially to Schiphol airport. Taxibedrijf Groningen, like some other taxi companies, operates with fixed prices and accepts card payments.

Pharmacy

Pharmacy

Pharmacies are called 'apotheek' in Dutch and are easy to find in most neighbourhoods of Groningen. They are generally open from around 8am to 6pm. Oosterpoort pharmacy is a 10-minute walk from the city centre and is one of the many branches of Service Apotheek.

Telephone

Telephone

Country code: +31 Area code: 50

Electricity

Electricity

The Netherlands uses the Type F electrical plug with two round pins, same as in many countries in continental Europe. The standard voltage is 230 volts.

Post

Post

Postal services in the Netherlands are provided by PostNL, with several locations for posting letters and sending or receiving parcels throughout the city. Post offices are called 'Postkantoor' and are generally open from 10am–6pm.

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