Practical information for Groningen
On this page you find all sorts of useful information for your city trip to Groningen. Information that helps you easily find tourist points, train stations and convenient places to park your car.
Public transport in city center
NS Station Groningen
This beautiful train station is located on the south side of the city centre. Take the north exit at the front and walk to the city centre in over 10 minutes.
Parking in and around the center
The overview below shows a number of suggested parking places in and around the center of Groningen. An extensive list of parking options and prices can be found at: centrumparkeren and prettigparkeren.
P+R Station Groningen
Near the Station Groningen located parking garage on the southwest side of the city center. The city centre is a short walk from the station.
Parking UMG Zuid
On the west side of the city near the hospital. You walk via the Nieuwe Sint Jansstraat in about 10 minutes to the Grote Markt.
P+R Euroborg P3
You can park for free at the parking location at the Euroborg Station Groningen. The city centre is cheap and quick to reach by Citybus.
Parkeergarage Centrum
In the heart of the city center opposite the Korenbeurs located some narrow parking garage. The entire city centre is quickly accessible from here.
Opening hours shopping
The overview below contains the usual opening hours for shops in the city center of Groningen.
| Monday | 13:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 21:00 - shopping evening |
| Friday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Saterday | 09:30 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00 - 17:00 |
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