Groningen
Glossary

Droge worst

This Groningen dried sausage is local delicacy, which makes for a great appetizer or snack. The sausage is heavily flavoured with cloves, giving it its signature taste.

Eierbal

A deep-fried croquette with a whole hard-boiled egg at its centre, encased in a meat ragout and breadcrumbs. A staple of Groningen cuisine.

FC Groningen

Groningen’s football club plays in the Euroborg stadium in the city, and wears recognizable green and white uniform.

Folkingestraat

A charming street known for its unique shops and historical significance. The Folkingestraat is at least 900 years old.

Groninger Koek

A spiced gingerbread-like cake, unique to the region of Groningen, renowned for its slightly uneven shape which is a testament to its baking method.

Groninger Museum

A modern art museum with striking architecture and diverse exhibitions. One of the most recognisable and beloved tokens of the city.

Grote Markt

The central market square of Groningen, bustling with shops, cafes, and events.

Hanzestad

Groningen was part of the Hanseatic league, a mediaeval trade and defence network spanning nearly 200 towns and cities from the Netherlands to Estonia. As such, it is known for being a Hanse city—Hanzestad.

Krentjebrij

Krentjebrij is a sweet soup or porridge, served warm or cold. It’s cooked with raisins, berries and oats, sweetened with sugar or honey, and sometimes flavoured with cinnamon.

Maatjesharing

Raw herring, often served with onions and pickles.

Martinitoren

The tallest church tower in Groningen - 96 metres high - offers a panoramic view of the city.

Moi

A local greeting, similar to "hello" or "hi”.

Molleboon

A nickname for someone from Groningen, derived from the local Mole bean, a beloved delicacy often eaten as a snack.

Mosterdsoep

Groningen is known for its sharp mustard, which has made its way into many local dishes. The Groninger Mosterdsoep is a soup made from leeks, topped with bacon strips, and hiding a not-so-secret ingredient: mustard!

Noorderplantsoen

A beautiful park perfect for relaxing and enjoying nature, originally built outside the fortified city centre. The old 18th-century moats were turned into ponds, which are still enjoyed today.

Oosterpoort

A cultural venue hosting concerts, theatre performances, and other events.

Poffertjes

Small, fluffy pancakes typically served with powdered sugar and butter.

Prinsentuin

A Renaissance-style garden located behind the Prinsenhof, with a herb garden, a rose garden, and a famous sundial.

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

The University of Groningen, also known as RUG, is one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands, known for its historic buildings and vibrant student life.

Rijsttafel

A Dutch-Indonesian feast, featuring an array of small dishes to be enjoyed with rice.

Spekdik

Traditional Savory pancakes made on a skillet, typically enjoyed between Christmas and the New Year. Spekdik contains bacon and sausage bits, differentiating it from other savoury pancakes.

Stadjers

Groningen is known as the “Stad”, the city, as it is the largest city in the region. Similarly, its residents are sometimes referred to as “Stadjers”, city dwellers.

Stamppot

A hearty dish made of mashed potatoes mixed with vegetables such as carrots, spinach or endives, and sometimes served with sausage.

Suikerbrood

A sweet bread adorned with sugar lumps, commonly enjoyed with tea or coffee.

Vismarkt

The Groningen fish market has sold fish and seafood since the 15th century. The market also offers fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, and street food.