Groningen · Netherlands
Midden-Groningen travel guide
Midden-Groningen is a city in Groningen, Netherlands, home to about 61,000 people.
- Best months
- June and September
- Nearest airport
- GRQ17 km · Groningen Airport Eelde
- Currency
- EUReuro
- Time zone
- Europe/Amsterdam
- Language
- Dutch
About
About Midden-Groningen
Midden-Groningen (Gronings: Midden-Grunnen) is a municipality with a population of 60,953 in the province of Groningen, Netherlands. The municipality was formed by the merger of former municipalities of Hoogezand-Sappemeer, Slochteren and Menterwolde on 1 January 2018 in the context of the municipal redivision in the province of Groningen 2013–2018.
In 2018, the region has become one municipality under the name 'Midden-Groningen' (before it consisted of the three municipalities Hoogezand-Sappemeer, Slochteren, and Menterwolde). It is a mainly rural area. The largest town by far is Hoogezand, which has grown together with Sappemeer (together a population of about 30,000). Some of the other main villages (with more than 2,000 inhabitants) in the region include Slochteren, Siddeburen, Muntendam, and Zuidbroek. The largest natural gas field in Europe, the Groningen gas field, is in Midden-Groningen, near Slochteren.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Midden-Groningen
See
- Fraeylemaborg
- Veenborg Welgelegen
- National Bus Museum
- North Netherlands Train & Tram Museum
Do
- Watersportbedrijf De Rietzoom
- Break Out Grunopark
- Ballorig Hoogezand
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Where to stay
Hotels in Midden-Groningen
2 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Eemshotel | 18.6 km | |
| Van der Valk Hotel Groningen Zuidbroek | 1996 | 3.3 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Midden-Groningen
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Midden-Groningen are June and September. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C; July is the wettest, with about 85 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Midden-Groningen: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ), about 17 km from the city centre in a straight line; Münster Osnabrück Airport (FMO, 131 km) and Bremen Airport (BRE, 133 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
The southern part of Midden-Groningen is traversed by the east-west A7 motorway. From the western side, from the city of Groningen, it takes about 10 minutes to reach Hoogezand, while from the nearest airport (Groningen Airport Eelde) it takes 20 minutes. From Amsterdam the drive takes 2 hours. On the eastern side, the A7 motorway leads to Winschoten (20 minutes) and the border crossing with Germany (Leer 35 minutes, Oldenburg 1 hour). The eastern part of Midden-Groningen is traversed by the north-south N33 expressway.
Getting around
The fastest way to get around in Midden-Groningen is by car. There is an extensive road network, with the key roads being the east-west connection A7 motorway, the north-south N33 expressway, and the N387 trunk road connecting Hoogezand and Siddeburen via Slochteren. However, the best way to get around is arguably by bicycle. The main towns and villages are clearly signposted with dedicated signposts for cyclists, and in many cases separate cycle paths are available.
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GRQ · Groningen Airport Eelde
FMO · Münster Osnabrück Airport
BRE · Bremen Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Midden-Groningen
Eat
In almost all of the villages in Midden-Groningen there are one or more local restaurants (for example a bistro, steakhouse, or pizzeria). In Hoogezand and Sappemeer there is a much wider selection of restaurants, with amongst others Chinese, French, Dutch, Moroccan, and Italian cuisine. Below is a list of some of the recommended restaurants.
Drink
In most of the villages there is at least a local café or bar that opens until late on weekends. For more serious nightlife you will have to go to the city of Groningen.
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Questions
Midden-Groningen: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Midden-Groningen?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Midden-Groningen are June and September. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C; July is the wettest, with about 85 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Midden-Groningen?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ), about 17 km from the city centre in a straight line; Münster Osnabrück Airport (FMO, 131 km) and Bremen Airport (BRE, 133 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Midden-Groningen?
euro (EUR).
Nearby
Destinations near Midden-Groningen
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.