One of the first things that you will notice when entering Groningen is probably its youthful population. Roughly a quarter of the city’s 195,000 inhabitants consists of students. You will find them everywhere, studying in the park, riding a bike, or having a drink with fellow students in one of the many pubs.
Atmosphere
Walking around in Groningen, you can still feel a medieval atmosphere in some areas, while in other parts you can admire groundbreaking modern architecture.
The university has a visible presence: the historic buildings in the inner-city tell the tale of a rich academic tradition, while the University Medical Center Groningen is an example of contemporary architecture. The city parks allow you to see the signs of spring arriving, feel the warmth of the sun on your skin, or watch the first autumn leaves falling.
There are a lot of events happening in Groningen, and we will make sure that you will get a feel of all the activities that take place in this beautiful city during our social program in the evening! Can you sing?
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