Local information

Important note: Train Disruptions in Groningen from 10 May to 12 July.

Information on how to reach Groningen, the TABU Dag venues, and where to stay can be found here.
We thank the TABU Dag 2020 organisers for the map.

Location

The University of Groningen is located approximately 5 minutes by bike and 10-15 minutes by foot from Groningen Central station (A). The conference venues for the 45th TABU Dag are the Harmony Complex (B) and the Academy Building (C). Click the markers in the map above to get further information and routes.

Travel

Due to ongoing construction at Groningen Central Station, train services will be reduced or suspended in phases from 10 May to 12 July. No trains will run between Groningen Europapark and Groningen Central during this period. Replacement buses will be available. We recommend you to plan ahead and consult Groningen Bereikbaar for live updates and alternatives.

If you come by plane, Groningen can be most easily reached by flying to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, then taking the NS train from Schiphol to Groningen. From Schiphol: Take a direct train to Groningen (Europapark) from the station located beneath the airport (Schiphol Plaza). Follow yellow signs marked “To the trains.” Trains are operated by NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen), easily recognized by their blue and yellow trains.

If you come by train, when travelling from within the Netherlands, plan your trip at NS – Dutch Railways . But, if you are coming from Belgium, the UK, or elsewhere in Europe we recommend you to use NS International, Bahn.de, or Eurostar for options.

Getting Around in Groningen

The city of Groningen can easily be explored by foot or by bike. Many hotels offer bike rental services, but bikes can also be rented via companies. For travel by public transport, you can check timetables for trains and buses on the website/app 9292.

Useful Travel Websites

• Groningen Bereikbaar (Live travel updates)
• NS (Dutch Railways)
• Arriva (Regional trains)
• Qbuzz (Local buses)

Sustainability

TABU Dag is trying its best to be as sustainable as possible. If possible, consider taking a train rather than a flight to arrive in Groningen. If you still prefer to fly, consider using a website such as FlyGreen to offset your flight’s CO2 emissions and to find a greener flight. Within the city of Groningen, you can help the environment by opting to walk or cycle instead of using the bus.

Tourist information

Information about things to see and do in Groningen can be found on the website of the city of Groningen.

Accommodation

When booking accommodation in Groningen, you might find the following list helpful. It is roughly sorted by price (from budget to luxury).

Bud Gett Hostel
Rademarkt 3-3A
9711 CS Groningen
Phone: +31 50 588 6558
E-mail: receptie@budgetthostels.nl

Pension Tivoli
Kleine Haddingestraat 9
9711 KG Groningen
Phone: +31 6 1254 4152
E-mail: info@pensiontivoli.nl

Simplon hostel
Boterdiep 73-2
9712 LL Groningen
Phone: +31 50 313 5221
E-mail: info@simplonhostel.nl

Guesthouse Vannacht
Burchtstraat 9
9711 LT Groningen
Phone: + 31 6 2234 4420
E-mail: info@van-nacht.nl

The Happy Traveler - Guesthouse Groningen
Kleine Kromme Elleboog 7b
9712 BS Groningen
Phone.: +31 50 721 0227
E-mail: info@thehappytraveler.nl

Martini Hotel
Gedempte Zuiderdiep 8
9711 HG Groningen
Phone: +31 50 312 9919
E-mail: info@martinihotel.nl

Hotel de Doelen
Grote Markt 36
9711 LV Groningen
Phone: +31 85 081 2007
E-mail: info@hotel-dedoelen.nl

Schimmelpenninck Huys
Oosterstraat 53
9711 NR Groningen
Phone: +31 50 318 9502
E-mail: info@schimmelpenninckhuys.nl

Asgard Hotel
Ganzevoortsingel 2-1
9711 AL Groningen
Phone: +31 50 368 4810
E-mail: info@asgardhotel.nl

NH Groningen Hotel
Hanzeplein 132
9713 GW Groningen
Phone: +31 50 584 8181
E-mail: nhgroningen@nh-hotels.com

Hotel Corps de Garde
Oude Boteringestraat 74
9712 GN Groningen
Phone: +31 50 314 5437
E-mail: info@hotelcorpsdegarde.nl