Assen attractions

On this cruise through Groningen's canals, you will enjoy interesting information and unlimited free drinks as you glide past the city's waterfront and historic sights. A skipper on duty will tell an animated story about Groningen and its landmarks, giving context and local colour as you travel. Along the way you will pass the Old Museum (Westerhaven), the warehouses Hoge and Lage der A, the AA Church and the corner of Ameland. You'll also move through Noorderhaven and see De Prinsenhof, before heading past the Martinitoren and the Stadsschouwburg. The commentary will link these places together so you can learn about their history and significance while taking in the views from the water.

On the first floating terrace in Groningen, you will enjoy a relaxed terrace atmosphere combined with the movement and views of a boat trip. As you glide along the waterways, you will see Groningen from the water and take in the cityscape while sitting comfortably on board. The boat has a cabriolet roof that can be opened on sunny days for an unobstructed view of the sky, and closed quickly to keep you dry and comfortable if an unexpected shower arrives. A bar on board will offer a selection of drinks and snacks, from summer beers and refreshing wines to warm (vegetarian) snacks. There is also a clean, accessible toilet on board to make your time on the floating terrace more convenient.

The first floating terrace in Groningen offers a relaxed mix of a waterside terrace and a boat trip, so you’ll experience the city from the water. You’ll enjoy open views on sunny days thanks to a cabriolet roof that can be opened for an unobstructed sky and closed quickly if a shower arrives. In colder months, heating on board will help keep you comfortable. On board you’ll find a bar with a wide selection of drinks and snacks, from summer beers and refreshing wines to warm (vegetarian) snacks, all available for a pleasant time on the water. A clean, accessible toilet is provided for your convenience. Along the way, you’ll be able to take in the sights of Groningen as you relax on this unique floating terrace.

An app-led scavenger hunt guides you on foot through Groningen, using phone-based riddles to lead you from one landmark to the next. Along the way you will reach the Martinitoren, the Groninger Museum and the medieval Papengang, so the route brings together sites from many different eras of the city's history. As you move through the city, the riddles point you to each next stop without a guide or a fixed start time, so you can set your own pace. The Martinitoren has been part of Groningen's skyline for about 600 years, while the Papengang is a hidden alleyway that dates back to the 1400s. The experience is suitable for families, groups of friends or curious solo explorers. The game is available in 24 languages, including English, French, German, Spanish and Italian, and you select your preferred language in the app. The app format keeps the focus on the streets and sights of Groningen as you solve clues and learn about the places you pass.

On this party boat in Groningen you will cruise through the city’s canals and see the city from the water. Along the way you will pass canal-side buildings and get a different perspective of Groningen’s streets and waterfront. The onboard atmosphere will be driven by music and vibrant party lighting, creating a relaxed, social setting as you move through the canals. The experience includes unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks, and a fully stocked bar is available for additional choices. The boat is set up for groups of up to 75 people and has toilet facilities on board. It is suitable for guests aged 18 and over. This outing is aimed at friends, birthdays or casual get-togethers who want an informal, music-led canal cruise around Groningen.

The Sherlock Holmes City Game lets you step into the world of Sherlock Holmes as you solve a mysterious case in your own time. This self-guided adventure uses the Loquiz app and combines story-driven gameplay with puzzles, plot twists and hidden clues. As you move through the city, you will follow an engaging narrative and work together to piece evidence and unravel the mystery. This experience suits friends, families, colleagues or solo players who enjoy detective games and a challenge. You may play alone or split into teams, and the game turns the city into a crime‑solving playground where you connect, play and make memories while hunting for answers. Along the way, immersive mystery solving and clever puzzles will drive the story forward and keep your group involved from start to finish.

On this cruise along the canals of Groningen, you'll glide through a city where history and contemporary life sit side by side. As you relax on board, you'll enjoy a selection of different cheeses and a glass of wine while taking in the calm waters and urban scenery. The small-group setting, with a maximum of 15 participants, keeps the atmosphere comfortable and unhurried. Please note that alcohol is not served to anyone under 18. Along the way, you'll pass the city's main highlights, including Central Station, the Hoge and Lage der Aa and the Noorderhaven. The commentary will provide insight into Groningen’s history, architecture and a few hidden gems, so you’ll leave with a clearer sense of how the city developed and what makes its canals special. The cruise balances gentle sightseeing with moments to savour the view and the local flavours included on board.

With a ticket to Slagharen in Zwolle, you can immerse yourself in the historical world of the Wild West, where cowboys and bandits roamed the streets. You'll discover the magic of the old frontier, complete with themed attractions and scenery crafted with meticulous attention to detail. You'll find more than 30 rides to try out, including a thrilling rollercoaster that takes you through a characteristic mine of the Gold Rush era. You can also discover 19 restaurants, bars, shops and entertainment.

In Emmen, this experience combines a city walk with an escape-style game. You will follow a 3-kilometre route through the town, exploring streets and sights as you solve puzzles and follow clues. An app guides you through the quest, so you can move at your own pace and stop along the way to enjoy a terrace or take a break. The story sends you after the Peculiar Emmenaar, who has stolen the statue of Vincent van Gogh and — as a fan himself — even cut off his ear. As you move through Emmen, you will piece together clues and try to uncover where he has gone and how to stop him. It’s suitable for families or groups of friends and offers a mix of local atmosphere, brainteasers and casual sightseeing.

In the city of your choice in the Netherlands, an Urban Escape Game will take you on a different kind of walking adventure with family or friends. You will be guided by a mobile app as you move through streets, squares and neighbourhoods, following clues and completing several missions. The app will present puzzles and challenges that use the city itself as your game board. Along the way you will need sharp observation and teamwork. Tasks will ask you to look closely at your surroundings to find answers, so you may notice details you would otherwise miss. As you solve each puzzle and progress through the missions, the route will unfold naturally and the experience will feel like a self‑guided urban exploration. Your adventure starts when you set off and engage with the app.

Pub Trail Emmen is a scavenger hunt through the city combined with short pub games played in cafés you choose yourselves. It’s designed for friends, colleagues or families who want to explore Emmen without feeling like tourists. You will walk together through the city, complete challenges and play quick games in the cafés you visit. The group stays together and the participant with the most points wins a prize. This is an activity rather than a traditional pub crawl. You’ll have complete freedom to pick the cafés you want to stop in — there are no fixed bars and no set route. As you move through Emmen you’ll follow the trail, tackle the challenges and pause in cafés for the games you’ve selected. The experience is active and playful, offering a different take on a standard walking tour while keeping the focus on teamwork, friendly competition and exploring the city at your own pace.

In Meppel, this experience blends an escape game with a 3-kilometre city walk. It suits families or groups of friends and combines puzzle-solving with relaxed sightseeing. Along the route you will move through the town at your own pace, with opportunities to stop and sit on local terraces. As you move through Meppel, you will follow clues and solve challenges while searching for a notorious criminal who calls himself the Meppel Mosquito. He is hidden in the town and is said to have developed a mosquito carrying a deadly poison; your team must find him before he releases the insects into the city. The game will ask you to think, collaborate and explore Meppel’s streets as you piece together the mystery and work as a team to save the city.

In Heerenveen you'll follow a 3-kilometre city walk that doubles as an escape game. The route is aimed at families or groups of friends and blends light-hearted storytelling with local sights. The mystery centres on Abe Lenstra and Heerenveen's Heertje: the game asks whether Abe is truly the town's greatest footballer, while the Heertje loudly disagrees. Heertje is portrayed as megalomaniacal and has stolen Abe’s statue. In a local newspaper he wrote, “Only the greatest are worthy of finding me.” As you move through the town you will follow the story and work out clues to locate the missing statue. Along the way there will be plenty of opportunities to pause and sit on one of the terraces. The experience mixes local colour, a playful rivalry about a famous footballer, and outdoor exploration as you attempt to solve the case and find the Heertje’s hiding place.

The Rally De Zeven Wouden Car Puzzle Tour takes you on an engaging, self‑driven exploration of De Zeven Wouden in Friesland. You will follow a detailed map‑based route with GPS clues and map‑reading puzzles that steer you off the usual roads into peaceful countryside. Along the way you'll travel through meadows, wooded banks, forested lanes and old towns, using the clues to uncover local stories and scenic spots. As you move through the region, the route passes through Tijnje, Gorredijk and Veenhuizen and offers plenty of lake and woodland views. The experience is interactive and flexible: you may pause for a picnic, stop for photos or explore a village at your own pace. It is well suited to curious visitors who enjoy nature and history and works equally well for couples, families or teams of friends. The format keeps things light and playful while encouraging you to notice the hidden charms of Friesland’s legendary landscape. You will use your map and GPS checkpoints to piece together the puzzle, and each turn will reveal another aspect of the region’s character and scenery.

This self-guided, gamified walking tour will let you explore Groningen in a fresh, playful way. As you move through the city, you'll follow an immersive story and solve a series of engaging puzzles that bring the history and notable sights to life. Along the way you may discover hidden spots that even some locals don't know about, and a curious mystery at the Groninger Museum — someone has replaced one painting with a cartoon. Is it a prank, or is there something more to uncover? You can start the adventure at any time that suits you. All you need is a smartphone with a mobile data plan. The experience is designed for a team of up to 5–6 players aged 15 and older, with supervision recommended for younger participants. Rally your friends and put your observation, problem-solving and exploration skills to the test as you uncover clues and learn more about Groningen.