Groningen, Netherlands Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

The northern city of GRONINGEN comes as something of a surprise in the midst of quiet, rural surroundings. Hip, streetwise fashions, a cosmopolitan feel and thriving student life imbue the city with vigour. Competitively priced restaurants dish up exotic curries and fresh falafel alongside the standard Dutch staples, and the arts scene is vibrant, particularly during the academic year. Virtually destroyed in 1945, Groningen is now a jumble of arts and architectures: from traditional canalside townhouses to colourful Art-Deco tilework parading along the upper facades of the shopping streets. This … more »