Nieuwe Kerk, Groningen

Name: Nieuwe Kerk
Address: Nieuwe Kerkhof 1, Groningen, 9712 PT, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 50 312 3756

#28 among attractions in Groningen

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The Nieuwe Kerk, also called Noorderkerk in the 18th century, is a Protestant church in the city of Groningen, located on the Nieuwe Kerkhof in the Hortus neighborhood. The name "new" church is a reference to the "old" Saint Walburg church. Originally the churchyard was called the Nieuwe Sint-Walburgkerkhof. The church stands on the northernmost hill of the Hondsrug; the Noordes or Tie.

Coordinates: 53°13'24"N, 6°33'42"E

Address

Nieuwe Kerkhof 1Binnenstad (Binnenstad-Noord)Groningen 9712 PT Netherlands

Contact

+31 50 312 3756

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Nieuwe Kerk – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Groninger Museum, Noordelijk Scheepvaartmuseum, Martinitoren, Noorderplantsoen.

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Noordelijk Scheepvaartmuseum, Groningen
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Landmark Gothic church dating from 1220
Martinitoren, Groningen
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Noorderplantsoen, Groningen
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Landmark church dating back to 800 A.D.
Martinikerk, Groningen
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Der Aa-kerk, Groningen
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Prinsentuin, Groningen
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Nieuwe Kerk?

Nearby attractions include Ossenmarkt, Groningen (3 min walk), Noorderplantsoen, Groningen (7 min walk), University of Groningen, Groningen (8 min walk), Prinsentuin, Groningen (9 min walk).

How to get to Nieuwe Kerk by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nieuwe Kerk:

Bus

Korenstraat • Lines: 10 (3 min walk)
Brouwersstraat • Lines: 10 (3 min walk)

Train

Groningen Noord (14 min walk)
Groningen (22 min walk)