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ChangeSpot a Groninger koek (kruidkoek)
Find a Groninger koek (spiced cake) in a bakery window. Photograph the loaf or slice.
Spot a Noorderplantsoen pond view
Walk into the Noorderplantsoen park and photograph the duck pond or the central path.
Spot a Vismarkt market day stall
On a market day (Tuesday, Friday, Saturday) find a stall on the Vismarkt. Outside market days, photograph the square. Photograph the stall or square.
Spot an FC Groningen kit
Find an FC Groningen (green-and-white) kit, scarf or flag. Photograph the colours.
Spot Folkingestraat boutique storefronts
Walk down Folkingestraat (the most beautiful shopping street in NL) and photograph a vintage shop or independent boutique.
Spot the Aa-kerk in the centre
Find the Aa-kerk (Der Aa-kerk) church with its red-orange tower near the Akerkhof. Photograph the church.
Spot the Forum Groningen
Find the Forum Groningen, the modern angular tilted-stack building on the Nieuwe Markt. Photograph the cantilevered facade.
Spot the Forum Groningen rooftop view
Take the elevator (or stairs) up to the Forum rooftop and photograph the city panorama from above.
Spot the Groninger Museum colourful blocks
Find the Groninger Museum, the colourful Mendini-and-Coop Himmelb(l)au building on its own island in the canal. Photograph the bright cubes.
Spot the Martinikerk church
Behind the tower find the Martinikerk. Photograph the gothic facade.
Spot the Martinitoren (D'Olle Grieze)
Find the Martinitoren on the Grote Markt, the 97-metre brick tower of Groningen. Photograph the tower against the sky.
Spot the Synagogue facade
Find the Folkingestraat Synagogue facade. Photograph the building.
Spot the University main building
Find the Academiegebouw (the University of Groningen main building) on the Broerstraat with its red-brick facade. Photograph the facade.
Spot the Vismarkt Korenbeurs
Find the Korenbeurs (the neoclassical former corn exchange) on the Vismarkt. Photograph the columned facade.
Spotlight in the Groningen sun
The final challenge! Find a beautiful Groningen spot (the Grote Markt, the Vismarkt, or in front of d'Olle Grieze) and take a great closing group photo with the guest of honour at the centre and a true Groningen backdrop. A photo for the ages, well done everyone!
Stadjer wanted
Convince a random Stadjer (Groningen local) to teach you a fun fact or a word in Stadsgronings. Take a photo with your impromptu city guide and practise the word together right away.
Stadjers coronation
Today the guest of honour is king or queen of the north. Crown them with a sash, tiara or other festive accessory and take a photo of the official coronation, ideally in front of a Groningen backdrop like the Martini Tower or a canal.
Student city on bikes
In Groningen there are more bikes than people and almost everyone cycles. Take a group photo where everyone holds, sits on or stands next to a bike. The more bikes, the better.
To the Martini Tower
"D'Olle Grieze", the symbol of Groningen, is waiting. Navigate to the Martini Tower on the Grote Markt and check in once it looms above you.
To the Noorderplantsoen
The most beautiful park in town, beloved by students and festivals. Navigate to the Noorderplantsoen and check in among the old trees.
To the Vismarkt
The Vismarkt sits next to the Grote Markt and is famous for the Korenbeurs and the statue of the three former prime ministers. Navigate there and check in.
Trivia: D'Olle Grieze
Locals have an affectionate nickname for the Martini Tower in the Stadsgronings dialect. What do the Stadjers call the tower?
Trivia: First mention
Groningen was first mentioned as "villa Cruoninga" in an old charter. In what year was that?
Trivia: Forum Groningen
In the centre stands a striking modern cultural building with multiple floors of library, cinemas and rooftop terraces. What is this building called?