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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Groningen

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Groningen, Netherlands

Updated December 24, 2021

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Groningen, Netherlands

Excalibur Climbing Wall

This imposing tower named after the mythical sword of King Arthur is considered the tallest freestanding climbing wall in the world.

Groningen, Netherlands

Groningen University Museum

Preserving the research tools, unexpected inventions, and odd collections of generations of college professors.
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Groningen, Netherlands

World's Largest Christmas Bauble

Every winter, this former planetarium is transformed into a massive, brightly-lit Christmas ornament.
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Internationaal Klompenmuseum (International Clog Museum)

Eelde, Netherlands

Internationaal Klompenmuseum (International Clog Museum)

The largest collection of the iconic wooden shoe in the world.
5 miles from Groningen
Berend Botje Statue

Zuidlaren, Netherlands

Berend Botje Statue

This monument pays homage to a classic Dutch tune.
9 miles from Groningen

Assen, Netherlands

Yde Girl

Remarkably preserved body discovered in a peat bog.
15 miles from Groningen
Westerbork Radio Telescope (WSRT) in operation

Zwiggelte, Netherlands

Westerbork Synthesis Radio Telescope

A radio telescope for listening to the stars, based in one of the cloudiest countries in the world.
21 miles from Groningen
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