With a history dating back to the 17th century, the Prince's garden is a historic landmark that today unfolds as a tranquil oasis with its manicured garden and inviting foliage corridors. Against the scenic backdrop of the Martinitoren, visitors can enjoy leisurely strolls and lounge in the garden's tea room. Every summer, poets gather here to present their work at the dedicated festival, which makes for a fitting complement to the splendour of the place.

Museum aan de A, formerly the Northern Maritime Museum, now focuses on Groningen city and province life. It highlights both triumphs and complex histories, like the local maritime heritage and Groningen's involvement in slavery. With a few years still needed for its full transition, the museum offers an engaging blend of history and culture. Lastly, Museum aan de A does not keep its exhibitions open throughout the entire year, so it’s essential to check their website regularly for the latest updates and schedules.

Lauwersmeer National Park, straddling the border of Groningen and Friesland, emerged from the transformation of the Lauwerszee into a lake in 1969. This park, a haven for over 100 bird species and a key stopover in their migratory paths, offers a blend of open water, grasslands, reed beds and forests. Notable for its tranquillity and natural beauty, it's also a designated Dark Sky Park, ideal for stargazing. Home to unique wildlife, including Konik horses and Scottish Highland cattle, the park provides enriching experiences through hiking and boat photo tours.

This magical attraction features over 2,000 colourful tropical butterflies floating freely among lush, exotic blossoms and greenery. Paths wind through the rain forest setting, past a pond and waterfall and the Emergence window, where butterflies leave their pupae and prepare to take their first flight. The self-guided walking tour of the Butterfly Conservatory begins with a short, informative video presentation that is closed captioned for the hearing impaired.