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'''Groningen''' a province and the biggest city in the north of the [[Netherlands]]. | '''Groningen''' a province and the biggest city in the north of the [[Netherlands]]. | ||
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=== South towards [[Assen]] === | === South towards [[Assen]] === | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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Look on [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=station+nieuweschans&daddr=Unknown+road&hl=en&geocode=Fd6JKwMdVN5tACllHgmcJTW2RzE75IAWffQrWQ%3BFehtKwMdRyduAA&mra=cc&dirflg=w&sll=53.178669,7.210561&sspn=0.003099,0.00603&ie=UTF8&ll=53.181813,7.207718&spn=0.012396,0.040469&t=h&z=15 google maps] how to reach the service station. There is a bridge going to the other side of the road. | Look on [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=station+nieuweschans&daddr=Unknown+road&hl=en&geocode=Fd6JKwMdVN5tACllHgmcJTW2RzE75IAWffQrWQ%3BFehtKwMdRyduAA&mra=cc&dirflg=w&sll=53.178669,7.210561&sspn=0.003099,0.00603&ie=UTF8&ll=53.181813,7.207718&spn=0.012396,0.040469&t=h&z=15 google maps] how to reach the service station. There is a bridge going to the other side of the road. | ||
| − | ==Stranded?!== | + | == Stranded?! == |
[[File:Noorderhaven Groningen.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Noorderhaven]] | [[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 to buy a drink once in a while. It's right in the centre by the market place. | If you get stuck in Groningen you can stay at the 'Santana' 24-hour bar, but they might get you to buy a drink once in a while. It's right in the centre by the market place. | ||
| − | ==Other information== | + | == Other information == |
* Two free internet terminals can be found at the main station. | * Two free internet terminals can be found at the main station. | ||
* The local banks do free coffee and sometimes cookies. | * The local banks do free coffee and sometimes cookies. | ||
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Revision as of 14:52, 5 April 2011
Groningen
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| <map lat='53.21137858470816' lng='6.568450927734375' zoom='12' view='3'/> | |
| Information | |
Country:  |
Netherlands |
Province:  |
Groningen |
| Population: | 183,000 |
| Major roads: | A7, A28 |
| More info: | Hitchbase |
| Meet fellow hitchhikers on Trustroots | |
Groningen a province and the biggest city in the north of the Netherlands.
Hitchhiking out
South towards Assen
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.
West towards Joure
The liftershalte is also fine if you are going West.
East towards Germany
Hitching east towards Germany is harder since there's no obvious place to start hitching. Probably the best is the from traffic light 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. Since the city changed the ring south-east it might be better to go walking a bit. Pass the Ikea and follow the road than you will find the highway, follow it to the left and there will be quiet a good spot, however it is industrial zone so not recommmandable in the night or weekend. People heading east usually don't go very long distance, so you are likely to end up at the border crossing after a few rides. It's possible to get here directly by train, as is described below.
In weekends you could consider to hitch to Winschoten instead and try to get a hitch there, since a lot of Germans go shopping in Winschoten.
Alternatively you can take the train (sometimes without a ticket, as they don't always check) to Nieuweschans and start hitchhiking on the border service station a short walk away. This is a place where you are likely to end up anyway. Just after the border the roads splits, and there aren't any service stations for a long time, so this is the last chance to get a good ride. Look on google maps how to reach the service station. There is a bridge going to the other side of the road.
Stranded?!
If you get stuck in Groningen you can stay at the 'Santana' 24-hour bar, but they might get you to buy a drink once in a while. It's right in the centre by the market place.
Other information
- Two free internet terminals can be found at the main station.
- The local banks do free coffee and sometimes cookies.
- The local 'Lefier' (jobcentre) does free coffee and has jars of chocolates and mints.
- The local art school has access to a microwave (and internet if you borrow someone's log-in!)
(Info as of Jan.2010)
