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 40th 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

If you come from abroad, Groningen can be most easily reached by flying to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, then taking the NS train from Schiphol to Groningen. The train between Schiphol and Groningen runs every half hour, and takes approximately 2 hours. There are also low-cost flights from selected destinations to Groningen Eelde Airport, which is located about 20-40 minutes by bus from central Groningen. Alternatively, you may fly to Bremen airport (Germany) or Eindhoven Airport (Netherlands) from where there are direct bus and train connections the Groningen Central Station (e.g. FlixBus, NS, Bahn.de).

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 such as Bike Center Groningen. For travel by public transport, you can check timetables for trains and buses on the website/app 9292.

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

Below are some examples of accommodation in Groningen. For more alternatives, you may also wish to explore AirBnB or Booking.com.

The price ranges reported below are purely indicative. For an exact and up-to-date price, please refer to the hotel website.

Price ranges:

• € = < 50 EUR
• €€ = 51-99 EUR
• €€€ = > 100 EUR

Simplon Youth hotel
Boterdiep 73-2
9712 LL Groningen
Phone: +31(0)50 313 5221
Fax: +31(0)50 360 3139
E-mail: info@simplonjongerenhotel
Price range: € (shared facilities)

Pension Tivoli
Gedempte Zuiderdiep 67
9711 HC Groningen
Phone: +31(0)6 1254 4152
E-mail: info@pensiontivoli.nl
Price range: € (shared facilities)

Bud Gett Hostel
Rademarkt 3-3A
9711 CS Groningen
Phone: +31(0)50 588 6558
E-mail: receptie@budgetthostels.nl
Price range: €€ (shared facilities, excluding breakfast; also double rooms available)

Asgard Hotel (environmentally conscious)
Ganzevoortsingel 2-1
9711 AL Groningen
Phone: +31(0)50 368 4810
Fax: +31(050) 318 8443
E-mail: info@asgardhotel.nl
Price range: €€

Guesthouse Vannacht
Burchtstraat 9
9711 LT Groningen
Phone: + 31 6 22344420
Price range: €€

Martini Hotel
Gedempte Zuiderdiep 8
9711 HG Groningen
Phone: +31(050) 312 9919
Fax: +31(050) 312 7904
E-mail: info@martinihotel.nl
Price range: €€

Hotel de Doelen
Grote Markt 36
9711 LV Groningen
Phone: +31(050) 312 7041
Fax: +31(050) 314 6112
E-mail: info@hotel-dedoelen.nl
Price range: €€

NH Groningen Hotel
Hanzeplein 132
9713 GW Groningen
Phone: +31(0)50 584 8181
Fax: +31(050) 584 8180
E-mail: nhgroningen@nh-hotels.com
Price range: €€€

NH Hotel de Ville
Oude Boteringestraat 43 - 45
9712 GD Groningen
Phone: +31(0)50 318 1222
Fax: +31(0)50 318 1777
E-mail: nhhoteldeville@nh-hotels.com
Price range: €€€

Auberge "Corps de Garde"
Oude Boteringestraat 74
9712 GN Groningen
Phone: +31(0)50 314 5437
Fax: +31(0)50 313 6320
E-mail: info@corpsdegarde.nl
Price range: €€€