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

Updated December 24, 2021

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Excalibur Climbing Wall

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

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Groningen University Museum

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

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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

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Yde Girl

Remarkably preserved body discovered in a peat bog.

15 miles from Groningen

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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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