What to do in Groningen when it rains
Don't let the rain stop you in Groningen — the museums, galleries and indoor markets are the dry, unhurried heart of the city on a wet day.
Museums
Spend a few hours in the city's museums — many are free, and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to take your time.
- Forum Groningen Nieuwe Markt 1, 5e verdieping, 9712 KN Groningen, Netherlands
- Groninger Museum Museumeiland 1, 9711 ME Groningen, Netherlands
- University Museum Oude Kijk in Het Jatstraat 7A, 9712 EA Groningen, Netherlands
- Storyworld Nieuwe Markt 1, 9712 KJ Groningen, Netherlands
- Synagoge Groningen Folkingestraat 60, 9711 JP Groningen, Netherlands
- Wall House # 2 A.J.Lutulistraat 17, 9728 WT Groningen, Netherlands
Art galleries
Duck into the art galleries; they're quiet, warm and rarely busier than on a wet day.
- Kunstlievend Genootschap Pictura Sint Walburgstraat 1, 9712 HX Groningen, Netherlands
- Klinkhamer Antiek Folkingestraat 50, 9711 JZ Groningen, Netherlands
- Antiquariaat Berger & De Vries Pelsterstraat 27-29, 9711 KH Groningen, Netherlands
- Noorderlicht Photography Foundation Akerkhof 12, 9711 JB Groningen, Netherlands
- Stichting Sign Winschoterkade 10, 9711 EA Groningen, Netherlands
- Galerie Forma Aktua Nieuwstad 10, 9711 JP Groningen, Netherlands
Historic sites
Explore the indoor historic sites and their covered galleries.
- Suikerterrein, Groningen Suikerlaan, 9743 DA Groningen, Netherlands
- Akerk Akerkhof 2, 9711 JB Groningen, Netherlands
- Geertruidsgasthuis 226, PE, Peperstraat, 9711 PE Groningen, Netherlands
- Calmershuis Oude Boteringestraat 24, 9712 GH Groningen, Netherlands
- Duitse Tobruk-bunker (1) Vloeivelden Suikerunie WO2 6G7F+24, 9743 DA Groningen, Netherlands
- Duitse bunkers (2) Vloeivelden Suikerunie WO2 Suikerlaan, 9743 DA Groningen, Netherlands
Covered markets
Browse the covered market — street-food stalls, local makers and somewhere dry to graze for an hour.
- Fish Market Akerkhof 10, 9712 BA Groningen, Netherlands
- Polski Smak Nieuwe Ebbingestraat 84, 9712 NN Groningen, Netherlands
- Toko Melati 126-128, Gedempte Zuiderdiep, 9711 HM Groningen, Netherlands
- Mastermare hardware Hooghoudtstraat 8, 9723 TG Groningen, Netherlands
- Terwolde Occasion Center Groningen Osloweg 147, 9723 BK Groningen, Netherlands
- Suikermarkt Groningen Suikerlaan 6, 9743 DA Groningen, Netherlands
Cafés
Claim a window seat in a cosy café and watch the rain instead of walking in it.
- De Uurwerker Uurwerkersplein 1, 9712 BH Groningen, Netherlands
- Mr. Mofongo Oude Boteringestraat 26, 9712 GJ Groningen, Netherlands
- De Schavuit Coffeeshop Schuitendiep 62, 9711 RE Groningen, Netherlands
- Zondag Kruissingel 1, 9712 XN Groningen, Netherlands
- Monkey Town Groningen | Indoor Speeltuin Peizerweg 74, 9727 AK Groningen, Netherlands
- Anne&Max Groningen Turfsingel 18, 9712 KR Groningen, Netherlands
Indoor shopping
Hit the covered shopping streets and centres — everything under one roof.
- Paddepoel Shopping Centre Eikenlaan 330, 9742 AP Groningen, Netherlands
- Winkelcentrum Lewenborg Kajuit 269, 9733 CT Groningen, Netherlands
- Winkelcentrum Westerhaven Westerhaven 69, 9718 AC Groningen, Netherlands
- Winkelcentrum Beijum Toppingaheerd, 9737 TL Groningen, Netherlands
- Sontplein 9723 MA Groningen, Netherlands
- Vinkhuizen Shopping Centre Siersteenlaan 464, 9743 ES Groningen, Netherlands
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