Hidden Gems Places To Visit in Groningen Province, The Netherlands

1. 4.5 Fraeylemaborg (96 reviews)
   - Beautiful Castle
   Speciality Museums
   
   
   It was good to be back to this castle again as it's a beautiful small castle. Well managed and it's also a wedding location. This time we had a chance to take a look the attic. There was a video about the owner of the castle in the attic. We took a walk in the garden, too and then closed our visit by having a drink in the castle restaurant See more..
   
2. 4.5 Nationaal Park Lauwersmeer (72 reviews)
   - Wonderful area
   Spent More than 3 hours National Parks
   
   
   Been coming here for a few years now. And love it at any time of the year. Summer months are best though. For rest and non, or few tourists, the other months are best. Many nature walks available, good for cycling,sailing, heading over to the island of Schiermonnikoog, birdwatching. So much to do. Also the area is one of 2 dark sky parks in the Netherlands, so good for some stargazing or astrophotography (with unobscured views) in otherwise very lightpolluted Netherlands. See more..
   
3. 4.5 Menkemaborg (64 reviews)
   - Lovely historical building, beautifully decorated, in a large garden
   Speciality Museums • Architectural Buildings
   
   
   We visited this site a few times, every time we enjoyed our visit very much. It is a beautiful furnished mansion, in the East-Northern part of Holland in the village of Uithuizen, called a 'Borg" with a lovely garden surrounded by a moat. You get a very good impression of life here in the 18th century. There are a number of rooms to visit with description. There is also an old stable which is turned into a restaurant, very cosy. Including a drink or lunch in the restaurant, the mansion and garden a visit takes about 2,5 hours. Admission fee is € 7,50 p.p. See more..
   
4. 4.5 Openluchtmuseum het Hoogeland (49 reviews)
   - Very interesting
   Speciality Museums
   
   
   We enjoyed our two hours here looking at the little houses and artefacts. The vets house appealed to us with the various instruments for dealing with animals. The Jewish butchers house was also interesting. We could park immediately outside the museum. The cafe was good too. Seeing the children’s games took us back to our own childhood and the desks in the school with ink wells. The shop sold Persil and Sunlight soap in old packaging. See more..
   
5. 4.5 Noorderplantsoen Park (31 reviews)
   - Noorderplantsoen; a large spacious 19th century park dating from 1879-1881
   Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours Parks
   
   
   Noorderplantsoen is the largest park in central Groningen and the mature trees and small hills make it a scenic place to enjoy nature in the city.A very popular place when the sun comes out. See more..
   
6. 4.5 The Bare Feet Trail (23 reviews)
   - Getting Down & Dirty in Opende
   Hiking Trails
   
   
   A fab afternoon on this most enjoyable trail. After a weeks rain I imagine it was muddier than normal but that just added to the adventure. Free activity, shop at the end & a dip in the pond to rinse off made this a very enjoyable afternoon for us all, children aged 14,10 & 18months. Was v glad of other reviews suggesting the towels & change of clothes. Only regret was that I didn't take a picnic as it would have ended it up perfectly! Will def return before we go home to Ireland. See more..
   
7. 4.5 DelfSail (23 reviews)
   - Festival of Energy
   Historic Walking Areas
   
   
   A small place, a small harbour, but a great festival for young and old people. Good organized. Peacefull and in big harmony. More as 20 Tallschips and over 100 old inlandwater ships. A pleasure for all. See more..
   
8. 4.5 Museumspoorlijn STAR (20 reviews)
   - Big show
   Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums
   
   
   Museumrailway STAR is a heritage steam railway based in Stadskanaal (Netherlands). Get on our train and enjoy on a journey through the past! See more..
   

What's a Hidden gem?

We call places hidden gems that are new, extremely good, but are not that popular yet - you should check them out. The criteria is to have a rating of 4.5 or more and more than 20 reviews and less than 100 reviews.