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'''Groningen''' a province and the biggest city in the north of the [[Netherlands]].
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. Cars can, however, still go to the South/West, so it might take some time to get away. 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 ==== 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 could consider to hitch 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. ''[[WinschotenUser: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'''] instead . Cars have some place to stop there and try 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 get stop. Linde also stood on the onramp on the crossing of Europaweg and Bergenweg. Was sent away by the police. They treathened with a hitch fine of 140 euros. To reach this spot, you have to walk next to the road, thereis no pedestrian/ bike path, which makes it illegal to stand there. Russ also stood on the onramp of Europaweg and bergenweg. I do not suggesting 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 great spot during the week. ''[[User:Fverhart|Fverhart]] hitched at the busstop on the A28 acces lane 39 "Groningen-Zuid" with a sign "A7 -->". This access lane is a 7 minutes busride away from Groningen central station frequented 10(+)x/hour (cost EUR 1, since 30), the busstop is called Van Ketwich Verschuurbrug, or a 2.5 km walk from the central station or the center. ==== By bus to Scharmer (1h.) ====There is a lot petrol station on the highway about 10km out of town which is easily accessible by bus (cost EUR 3,50). Take line 78 (1x/hour) from Groningen central station heading to Appingedam and get of Germans go shopping at the stop Scharmer, Hoofdweg 15. From there walk in the direction in Winschotenwhich the bus is going and take the first road on the right to cross the highway. You can see the petrol station from the bridge. After the bridge turn right again and walk all the way until the end of the road. Almost past the petrol station there is a small bridge made for the employees of the petrol station to cross the water.{{IsIn|:Category:The above station is no longer direct from Groningen}}central. You must take bus 5 to the end then walk 16 mins.
'''Alternatively''' you can take the train to Nieuweschans and start hitchhiking on the border service station. 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 [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=53.178669,7By train to Nieuweschans (2h.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.
==Other information==Alternatively you can take the train (EUR 10,25) to [[Nieuweschans]] and start hitchhiking on the border service station, a walk of 2.0 kms.
* 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 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!)== Nomadwiki & Trashwiki ==
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→By train to Nieuweschans (2h.)
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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. == Hitching Out 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.
[[File:LiftplaatsGroningen.jpeg|thumb|right|The [[liftershalte]] in Groningen. Currently there is no more sign, but you can recognize an Hitchwiki and Trustroots sticker ]]
=== 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]] ===
