Timeline
14:00
Start with a quiet coffee and a pastry at WAAR. It opens at 08:30 on weekdays, making it the perfect early stop before the crowds gather.
15:15
Walk to the square in front of the Martini Tower. Grab a slice of pizza from De Uurwerker and find a spot on the stone steps to people-watch.
16:15
Head up the Martini Tower. Arrive just as the golden light begins to fade, giving you time to see the city stretch out in the warm glow before the sun dips below the horizon.
17:00
End the evening at Der Witz, a small 'Brown Café' on the Grote Markt. It is open from 10:00 on Saturdays, so you can settle in with a beer as the city lights turn on.
Local tip
The square in front of De Uurwerker is shared with De Pintelier bar and gets crowded on warm nights. If it is busy, step slightly back toward the tower for a quieter view.
Check before you go
- WAAR is open Mo-Fr 08:30-18:00.
- De Uurwerker is open Mo-We and Su 12:00-22:00; Th-Sa 12:00-23:00.
- Der Witz is open Sa 10:00+.
Worth knowing
- WAAR is open at 14:00 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Groningen (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).