Groningen is the capital city and main municipality of Groningen province in the Netherlands. It is the largest city in the north of the Netherlands. It was established more than 950 years ago. As of December 2020, it had 233,218 inhabitants. It has a land area of 168.93 km2 (65.22 sq mi), and a total area, including water, of 180.21 km2 (69.58 sq mi). Its population density is 1,367 residents per km2 (3,540 per square mile). The Groningen-Assen metropolitan area has about half a million inhabitants. Groningen is a university city, and students comprise an estimated 25% of its total population. Some of the famous attractions that can be found in the city are Groninger Museum, Martinitoren, Drentsche Aa, and Prinsentuin. To get around the city upon your arrival, there are various airport transfers readily available.
The ambiance in Groningen is diverse and adventurous because of its vast student population. Besides the history that can be found here, there are several museums, a lot of shops, restaurants, bars and all sorts of cultural activities to make your visit worthwhile. The attractions listed above, plus other top sights, can be explored with the different sightseeing tours in the city. Explore the town in 2 hours or more bypassing historical monuments such as the Martini Tower and the Groninger Museum on these walking and biking tours in Groningen.
There is also an option for private custom tours. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the locals for an insightful introduction to the city. Tripindicator is a tour agency dedicated to providing tourists with the best travel experience possible. With contacts in different cities, theycompare prices from leading tour suppliers and handpick tours based on customer reviews and feedback.
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