Candlelight tour

Cruise through the city's canals

Discover Groningen from the water

Unique winter outing

Candlelight, lighted bridges and glühwein

Historical tours

Audio guide in several languages

Unique winter outing in Groningen

Discover the city's beautifully lit bridges and towers during this candlelight cruise. Glühwein (or soda for the kids) and oliebollen are not to be missed during this tour. An atmospheric outing on a heated canal boat for a group or just the two of you.

Enjoy food and drinks on board

The glass of glühwein and the oliebollen (Dutch snak) are included in the price. In addition, we have several drinks and snacks on board (each season a fitted special beer). These are not included in the price.

Details candlelight tour

About the sailing

Duration: 1 hour

Sails starting from a total of 10 people (max. 130)

Embarkation 15 min before sailing

Prices include glühwein (or soda) and small oliebollen (Dutch snack)

Departure is at the opposite of Groningen central station

About the boat

100% electric for a peaceful experience

Toilet on board

Dogs allowed

*changes reserved

Reviews

Fun activity for the whole family

The city tour is a very fun activity to do with the family. In one hour you sail through the canals of Groningen and get info on the different sights. The drinks were well taken care of. Definitely recommended! Not only for people outside the city of Groningen, but also as city dwellers we found it very fun.

Marlies van Gelder

Would recommend even to locals and residents!

"The perspective from the canal is very different and the history about sights you may have never even noticed before only makes the city more beautiful and interesting. "

Sanne from Renesse

What a fun way to explore the city of Groningen!

"Great service and helpful staff! We had a great time."

Patrick Sommers

Fun cruise through the canals of Groningen

"With snacks and drinks on board. Everything well taken care of, nice atmosphere on board!"

Susan Blom

Fun sail with good information

"For a weekend in Groningen, I would recommend to do this first. You get information about the things you 'must' see."

Herman van den Donker

Great experience

Nice to see Groningen from the water 👍.

Maarten van Es

Sightseeing from the canals of the city Groningen

Fun way to see more of the city and its surroundings! From the water :) Also suitable when it drizzles, which is nice in the Netherlands. All kinds of stories are told.

Maybach M

Very nice boat ride

"Really an enjoyable cruise around the canals where you have a different view of Groningen from the boat. The boat was comfortable with a glass roof, drinks and snacks available to purchase and a toilet on board.

David Horne

Fun cruise to discover Groningen

"During our city trip in Groningen we wanted to discover the city in a quiet way. From the only canal Groningen has, it's a great way to take a one-hour canal cruise with the canal company.

Aleida1989