Things to do during the Christmas break
This Christmas break we have to spend a little more time at home than usual. We gathered some stay-at-home tips for you to enjoy.
Holiday (high)lights walking route
The city streets of Groningen gleam in the dark nights of December with special lighting designs, but there’s always a few extra special spots that are, well, a little extra – in a good way. City Central has put together a walking/cycling/however-you -get-around route of the brightest spots (or the most "heftig", depending on how you look at it) throughout Groningen: a holiday (high)lights tour.
The Toeter Pubquiz
Are you a true know-it-all or do you want a fun quiz night? De Toeter organizes a pubquiz in Groningen twice a week and you can participate online! The quiz is both in Dutch and English. You can compete for the title: “Best Quiz Team” and “Smartest Person” of the evening and there are great prizes to be won.
Recipes to make at home
Groningen’s most iconic foods are perfect for winter, and we’ve put together recipes for some of the city and province’s traditional treats that you can make yourself at home. No need to brave the grocery store to stock up, either: you probably already have all the ingredients in the cupboard.
Art route "off the beaten art'
This city walking tour will lead you through the less explored side of Groningen. We’ll venture off the beaten path and discover off the beaten art: works of art that you may have walked past (or under) hundreds of times without ever realizing their significance. This art route is the perfect mix of the city’s beauty and it rougher edges.
Discover historical Groningen
Explore the city and discover its history from the comfort of your own home with this interactive map that shows the age of every single building in Groningen!
Support local shops
Shops across the country may be closed, but did you know that you can still support your local businesses and artists online? Check out the extensive collection of Groningen-made crafts and treat someone you love (or yourself!) to a cozy blanket, freshly baked breads, sustainable soap or pretty much anything else you can imagine.
Get involved and give back
Reaching out and helping others where you are is a way to find meaningful connection in these trying times. If you are in a position to do so, here are City Central’s recommendations for local causes where you can get involved and give back this winter
Travel through time at Groningen’s medieval churches
Church bells ringing out on a frosty day are one of the signature sounds of Christmas in Groningen. City Central recommends taking a trip through time this holiday season by visiting any of the nearly 100 medieval churches and synagogues in the province, and admiring some of the world’s most beautiful Baroque organs right here in Groningen, the “organ garden” of Europe.
Order dinner from a local restaurant
Many local restaurants offer take-out or deliver at the moment. Set the table, light some candles and order a romantic dinner at home. In the mood for something else? No problem! You can find an overview of restaurants at Horeca Groningen. Just select if you prefer take-out or delivery, where you live and what kind of cuisine you would like this evening. The website will show you which restaurants match your search best.
Online sports
Especially now that we need to stay home as much as possible, it is important to keep moving to stay healthy and active. There are many fun online workouts and excersises you can do at home. Coronactief made an overview of useful videos.
