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Hitching east towards Germany is harder since there's no obvious place to start hitching. The usual hitchhiking spot is at the crossing of the Europaweg and the Sontweg (close to Ikea). There's a bus stop right after the traffic lights, so people can stop for you. Some people prefer to start hitching already on the other side of the bridge, just after the crossing Europaweg/Damsterdiep. People at these two spots can, however, still drive towards the West or South. The best spot is therefore at the end of the Euvelgunnerweg. It's quite far away, so might not be an option if you don't have a bike or someone to drop you off. Here all cars are going on the motorway eastwards, so all cars would do. Many are not going very far, but the first petrol station is already before the first exit.
== Other information ==* Two free internet terminals Alternatively you can be found at take the main station.* The local banks do free coffee and sometimes cookies.* The local 'Lefier' train (jobcentreEUR 10,25) does free coffee to [[Nieuweschans]] and has jars start hitchhiking on the border service station, a walk of chocolates and mints2.* The local art school has access to a microwave (and internet if you borrow someone's log-in!)(Info as of Jan0 kms.2010)
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'''Groningen''' is the largest city in the north of the [[Netherlands]], as well as the name of the surrounding province. Groningen is a student city and there are a lot of German students who study here.
== Hitchhiking out ==
=== South towards [[Assen]] ===
==== Spot 1: Emmaviaduct ====
There is a [[liftershalte]], a spot for hitchhiking, at the Emmaviaduct, the road to the A28, 200 meter westwards of Central Station, in the direction of Assen.
[[File:LiftplaatsGroningen.jpeg|thumb|right|The [[liftershalte]] in Groningen. ]]
==== Spot 2: Van Ketwich Verschuurlaan x A28/E232 ====
There is an unused bus stop at the on-ramp onto A28 with plenty of space to stop. An especially good spot in the early morning, hitchhiking with commuters southwards towards Assen or Zwolle. [[User:ArjanT98|Arjan]] stood here for about 30 minutes before being given a ride to Assen.
[[User:Fverhart|Fverhart]] hitched at this bus stop when it was still active with a sign: "A7 -->" (direction Germany). However, not much traffic here goes east. This access lane is a 2.5 km walk from the central station or the city center, but can be approached on bus line 10 every half hour as well [November 2022].
=== West towards [[Leeuwarden]], [[Heerenveen]] ===
The [[liftershalte]] is also fine if you are going West.
Going at the traffic light at the entrance of the highway at the end of Emmaviaduct is another option.
=== East towards [[Germany]] ===
==== From the city ==== Hitching east towards [[Germany]] is harder since there is no obvious place to start hitching. ==== Spot 1: Europaweg x Sontweg (does not exist anymore) ====The usual hitchhiking spot used to be at the crossing of the Europaweg and the Sontweg (close to Ikea), but the bus stop has been relocated to the middle of the road so people cannot stop on the side anymore. ==== Spot 2: Europaweg x Damsterdiep ====Some people prefer to start hitching already on the other side of the bridge, just after the crossing Europaweg/Damsterdiep. Immediately after the crossing is an unused busstop with a Liftershalte sign. Cars can see you while they wait, though the cars in the back maybe less so. People at Spots 1 & 2 can, however, still drive towards the West or South.[[File:Liftplaats damsterdiep.jpg|thumb|Spot 2: Liftershalte at the crossing of Europaweg and Damsterdiep]]==== Spot 2: Europaweg x Bergenweg====''[[User:Koendev|Koen]] decided to stand at the on-ramp of the N7 at the [http://goo.gl/maps/NwoRf crossing of the '''Europaweg''' and '''AlternativelyBergenweg''' you can take ]. Cars have some place to stop there and most go towards the train (sometimes without east too. He got a ride in 15min.'' I also got a ticketride in this location, as they don't always check) within 30 minutes. Make sure to [[Nieuweschans]] and start hitchhiking stand on the border service station a short walk awayeast side of Europaweg. This There is a place small gravel turnout right off of Europaweg on Bergenweg where you are likely it is easy for people to end up anywaystop. Just after Linde also stood on the onramp on the crossing of Europaweg and Bergenweg, but was sent away by the border police. They treathened with a fine of 140 euros. To reach this spot, you have to walk next to the road splits, there is no pedestrian/ bike path, which makes it illegal to stand there. Russ also stood on the onramp of Europaweg and there aren't any service stations bergenweg. I do not suggest this spot on Sundays. I waited for almost two hours and maybe 30 cars were going on the highway. The police passed me twice but just smiled. Probably a long timegreat spot during the week. March 2022:[[User:Tzuiop9c|Tzuiop]] could not find the described place, there are building sites at the crossing. July 2022: Traffic heading east may be directed south via Europaweg to meet the N7, due to the construction. Clicks walked around the building site to the bus stop Lubeckweg on the Europaweg. (It seems like it’s no longer operating, so this which is the last chance good.) They managed to get catch a good rideeast in under 30 minutes, using a sign. Signs may be useful since not all traffic here is heading east.Look on ==== Spot 4: End of Europaweg, where Euvelgunnerweg meets a traffic circle ====Spot 4a: [httphttps://goo.gl/maps/YP3nKC8jJqTcpd3Q6 Busstop Roodehaan]. Looks good initially, but green phases are long and cars have a high speed already, which makes crossing one or two lanes to the bus-stop tricky. [[File:Rodehaan.jpg|thumb|Spot 4a: Busstop Rodehaan ]] Standing at the onramp is illegal and unsafe: while there is a wide lane for cars to stop, at the beginning two lanes merge, and then there is a bend.googleLater where the onramp is straight, the cars already go too fast.com/maps?f[[File:Photo 2022-03-12 18.11.06.jpg|thumb| Spot 4: Onramp to A7 at the end of Europaweg]] =d&source=s_d&saddr=station+nieuweschans&daddr=Unknown+road&hlSpot 5: Esso Kolham, in Scharmer =en&geocode=Fd6JKwMdVN5tACllHgmcJTW2RzE75IAWffQrWQ%3BFehtKwMdRyduAA&mra=cc&dirflg=w&sll=53.178669There is a petrol station on the highway about 10km out of town which is easily accessible by bus (cost EUR 3,750).210561&sspn=0Take e.003099,0g.00603&ie=UTF8&ll=53.181813Line 5 until the final station,7Goldbergweg.207718&spn=0From there walk in the direction in which the bus is going and take the first road on the right to cross the highway.012396,0You can see the petrol station from the bridge.040469&t=h&z=15 google maps] how to reach After the bridge turn right again and walk until you are almost past the service petrol station. There is a small bridge consisting of roofing material made for the employees of the petrol station to cross the water. [[User:Tzuiop9c|Tzuiop]]: On a Wednesday I stood there from 11-12.00 and 16-18.00. There were very very few cars going to Germany. I suspect this will be different on the other side of weekends. I could not find a ride further than the roadborder or Leer.
== Stranded?! ==[[File:Noorderhaven Groningen.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Noorderhaven]]If you get stuck in Groningen you can stay at the 'Santana' 24-hour bar, but they might get you By train to buy a drink once in a while. It's right in the centre by the market placeNieuweschans (2h.) ====