The Palace Square in the heart of the city is surrounded by historic buildings and modern architecture at the same time. With the Old and the New Palace on one side and the unique art museum on the other, there's lots to see in this area. Königstraße, Germany's longest shopping precinct, conveniently passes through the "Schlossplatz", as the locals call it. During the summer months, the Palace Square becomes a popular meeting point. You can decide to grab a coffee with a view in one of the surrounding cafés or just relax on the grass and watch the people pass by.

Lying on the former northern defence line of the city, this English-style public park is a beloved place for outdoor activities, be it a walk, a picnic or duck watching. Adorned with magnificent foliage and ponds, the park also serves as a backdrop to vibrant cultural events, most notably the Noorderzon Performing Arts Festival in August.

Situated half an hour southwest of Groningen, Plaza Posta is an all-embracing activity centre suitable for groups of all themes and sizes, be it family or work events. With over a dozen programmes from escape games to bowling to outdoor tours, it's all up to your definition of fun. For the essential bites and drinks, the historic De Postwagen restaurant provides a variety of options including high tea, buffets and barbecue. It's advisable to enquire beforehand about opening hours and availability, including those of the restaurant, as they may be subject to large group bookings.

Casal Solleric is a wonderful 18th-century Baroque building located in the heart of Palma. It houses temporary exhibitions specialising in contemporary art and photography. The interior has a beautiful courtyard with amazing decorations, and there is also a small cafeteria.