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|map = <map lat='53.21137858470816' lng='6.568450927734375' zoom='12' view='311'/>|pop = 195,839 '''197823 (2014)|subdivision_type = province|subdivision_name = Groningen (aug 2013province)'''|state subdivision_symbol = Flag of Groningen.svg|motorways roads = [[A7 (Netherlands)|A7]]{{E|22}}, [[A28 (Netherlands)|A28]]{{E|232}}

 '''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.

[[File:LiftplaatsGroningen.jpeg|thumb|leftright|The [[liftershalte]] in Groningen.Currently there is no more sign, but you can recognize an Hitchwiki and Trustroots sticker ]]

==== From the city ==== update: There is a new official hitchhikers spot since 2017 in direction of A7 and Germanyon the Europaweg near Damsterdiep. ( the old busstop ) Hitching east towards [[Germany]] is harder since there is no obvious place to start hitching. 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. 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. ''[[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 '''Bergenweg''']. Cars have some place to stop there and most go towards the east too. He got a ride in 15min.''I also got a ride in this location, within 30 minutes. Make sure to stand on the east side of Europaweg. There is a small gravel turnout right off of Europaweg on Bergenweg where it is easy for people to stop. Linde also stood on the onramp on the crossing of Europaweg and Bergenweg. Was sent away by the police. They treathened with a fine of 140 euros. To reach this spot, you have to walk next to the road, there is no pedestrian/ bike path, which makes it illegal to stand there.

'''Alternatively''' you can take Russ also stood on the train (sometimes without a ticket, as they don't always check) to [[Nieuweschans]] onramp of Europaweg and start hitchhiking bergenweg. I do not suggesting this spot on the border service station a short walk awaySundays. This is a place where you are likely to end up anyway. Just after the border the road splits, I waited for almost two hours and there aren't any service stations for a long time, so this is maybe 30 cars were going on the last chance to get a good ride.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=0.012396,0highway.040469&t=h&z=15 google maps] how to reach the service stationThe police passed me twice but just smiled. There is Probably a bridge going to the other side of great spot during the roadweek.

== Stranded?! ==''[[FileUser:Noorderhaven Groningen.jpg|thumb|300pxFverhart|right|NoorderhavenFverhart]]If you get stuck in Groningen you can stay hitched at the 'Santana' 24busstop on the A28 acces lane 39 "Groningen-hour bar, but they might get you to buy Zuid" with a drink once in sign "A7 -->". This access lane is a while. It's right in the centre by the market place 7 minutes busride away from Groningen central station frequented 10(+)x/hour (Akerhof 4acost EUR 1,30). Moreover, Groningen the busstop is called Van Ketwich Verschuurbrug, or a vibrant student city and going for a drink might result in a couch 2.5 km walk from the central station or bed for the night. Try your luckcenter.

== Other information == By bus to Scharmer (1h.) ====* Two free internet terminals can be found at There is a petrol station on the main station.* The local banks do free coffee and sometimes cookieshighway about 10km out of town which is easily accessible by bus (cost EUR 3,50).* The local 'Lefier' Take line 78 (jobcentre1x/hour) does free coffee from Groningen central station heading to Appingedam and has jars get of chocolates at the stop Scharmer, Hoofdweg 15. From there walk in the direction in which the bus is going and mintstake the first road on the right to cross the highway.* The local art school has access to a microwave (You can see the petrol station from the bridge. After the bridge turn right again and internet if you borrow someone's log-in!)(Info as walk all the way until the end of Janthe road.2010)* The Free Café offers food Almost past the petrol station there is a small bridge made for free, plus they do art in bikes for free toothe employees of the petrol station to cross the water. Really cool concept. (https://www.facebook.com/TheFreeCafe)(info as of Jan 2015)

__NOTOC__{{IsIn|:Category:The above station is no longer direct from Groningen}}central. You must take bus 5 to the end then walk 16 mins.

[[Category:E22]][[Category:Netherlands]]==== By train to Nieuweschans (2h.) ====Alternatively you can take the train (EUR 10,25) to [[nl:GroningenNieuweschans]]and start hitchhiking on the border service station, a walk of 2.0 kms.