Top 9 Fun Activities Under 20€
Even more inspiration on what to do in between exam study sessions!
“Go for a walk in Noorderplatsoen Park” is what you hear often when searching for cheap and fun activities to do with your friends. But as a student, if you want to try new, maybe niche things that do not cost a fortune in the city, this is the right guide for you!
1. All-Round Groningen
Consisting of over 3 floors with pool tables, air hockey, table football, and a cozy bar, All-Round has been in the heart of Vismarkt since 2018. The price circles around 16€ per person, no matter how long, and drinks are mandatory.
2. City Canal Cruise
With only 17€ per person, you can sail through the canals of Groningen and learn about its maritime history. Sipping from some wine, and admiring beautiful bridges and medieval houses while people look at you and wish they were in your place, sounds like a dream. The meeting point for such an adventure is at Rondvaartbedrijf Kool at Stationsweg 1012, Groningen. The provider of the activity is right next to Groningen Museum, opposite the train station.
3. Museum Visits
Mostly free for students, and new exhibitions for the Groninger Museum are announced on their website.
4. Gamebox
Full of lights, good drinks, and plenty of games, the place feels like a retro game itself! Located on Oosterstraat 15, Gamebox provides a fun place where you can play one game for 1,5€. You are handed one rechargeable card, with a minimum sum of 5€, and great deals for playing hours with your friends.
5. Jump XL
Only 13€ per person for an hour in the entire jump area? Count me in! Jump XL is located in Antillenstraat 9A, so bring your friends and be ready to jump!
6. Prinsentuin Garden
Close to the city center, Prinsentuin provides a great restaurant and a beautiful, rosy garden. If you want to take some fancy photos full of green and colorful flowers, this is the right place! Entrance is free, while summer and spring are the best seasons to see it.
7. Pathe Groningen
Want to see the newest movies in a cinema? For only 13€ per seat, you can grab your friends in Gedempte Zuiderdiep where Pathe is located, which has a snack center and a gaming center as an added bonus.
8. Artsy Avenue
Before going to the UB to study, be sure to make a stop at Artsy Avenue on Oude Boteringestraat to drink your coffee while painting your ceramic cup. See who is the best painter among your friends!
Side Note: Painting your own cup exceeds the budget, but nonetheless you are surrounded by art, so it is worth mentioning!
9. Hooghoudt Proeflokaal
Last but not least on this list is Hooghoudt Proeflokaal, located in Gedempte Zuiderdiep. A cozy bar with affordable drinks, where you can play board games such as chess and checkers and watch the newest football games.