Did you know that you can cycle very nicely in Groningen? From Hotel Groningen-Hoogkerk you can explore the provinces of Groningen and Drenthe very well by bicycle and on foot. But there are also several bicycle routes to the city of Groningen. It is possible to rent (E-)bikes from us.

Discover the beautiful nature around Van der Valk Hotel Groningen-Hoogkerk with various walking routes for every level. Less than a stone's throw from the hotel and the city of Groningen is a contiguous nature reserve of approximately 3,500 soccer fields in size: De Onlanden. Between the stream valleys of the Eelderdiep and the Peizerdiep lies a wet low moorland area. This stream valley landscape consists of woods, wooded banks, rough grasslands and ditches in which water violet and kingcup bloom.

When in Groningen, a visit to the city center is not complete without climbing the Martini Tower. This beautiful tower is also known as the d'Olle Grieze and is 97 meters high and hereby the tallest building in the city. Climb the Martini Tower and enjoy a magnificent view of the city from the top.

The Pieterpad is the most famous long-distance hiking trail in the Netherlands. This long-distance hiking path stretches over 500 kilometers, from Pieterburen in the north of Groningen to the Sint-Pietersberg in Maastricht. The Pieterpad offers hikers a unique opportunity to discover the diverse landscapes and cultures of the Netherlands.

Martiniplaza is Groningen's event venue and offers a wide range of activities, from theater and concerts to sports competitions and business events. Just a few minutes from our hotel you will find this lively venue, where there is plenty to do all year round.