An overview on Groningen to help you make an idea on how your life might look life in case you relocate.

1. Why choosing
Groningen?

2. city
of
talent
Motto:
‘Here is space for talent. Space for
learning, for working and for growing.
For further personal development and
making the best of yourself. And there is
room for living, sports and
entertainment. There’s no place like
Groningen.’

3. city
of
talent
Facts
• 200.000 residents
• 50% are under 35
• Economic capital of the north of the
Netherlands
• Stands out as a city of education
• Thrives on creative thinkers and
ambitious entrepreneurs

4. city
of
talent
Language
• The official language is Dutch
• Most people speak English as well
• Many also speak German and French
• Learning Dutch before relocating is
not necessary
• Trying to master the Dutch basics will
be highly appreciated

5. city
of
talent
The living
• The Dutch (&Danish) are the most
happy people on earth
• The housing accommodation is very
comfortably priced
• Health care is ranked at the highest
level by citizens

6. city
of
talent
Travel the way the Dutch do –
by bike!
• One of the best bicycle cities in the
world
• The greatest density of bicycles per
person in the world after Beijing
• An extensive network of cycle lanes
(in the city and surrounding))

7. city
of
talent
Nightlife
• A vibrant and famous nightlife
• Plenty to offer after sunset
• Stadsschouwburg city theatre
• Cinemas
• Innumerable options for a delicious
meal (including vegan)
• No closing hour.

8. city
of
talent
Surrounding
• Two hours away from Utrecht
• Two-and-a-half from Amsterdam and
Schiphol Airport
• Three hours from The Hague and
Rotterdam

9. city
of
talent
Bucket List
• Rent a bike
• Visit the market on Saturday
• Eat an eierbal at Friet van Piet
• Climb the Martini tower
• See a concert at the Vera, Simplon,
De Oosterpoort or Paradigm
• Shop 'till you drop on Folkingestraat.

10. city
of
talent
Relocate to the Netherlands
Become the Original Cool!