Spring Break Tips in Groningen with Kids, Activities and Family-Friendly Hotels in 2026

Are you looking for fun ideas on what to do with your family during spring break in Groningen? Children can enjoy so many great activities in Groningen! There are plenty of fun, child-friendly activities in the city. So, it was time for a great list from StayinGroningen. And we’re not only thinking about the youngest kids — there are also some fun tips for teenagers! Spring break runs from February 21 through March 1, 2026. 

Are you considering coming to Groningen during spring break and traveling with your family? Then you’ll probably want to book a family room at a hotel in Groningen.
Check out our family-friendly hotels in Groningen.

Child-Friendly Hotels in Groningen with Family Rooms or Family Suites

Groningen has a lot to offer for families! There’s plenty to do during school holidays, such as fantastic children’s movies at the Cinema of the Forum Groningen, or a visit to cartoon museum Storyworld. At Martiniplaza, there is often a fun children’s performance or musical to enjoy. In addition, children’s theatre performances can often be booked at the Grand Theatre, the Stadsschouwburg, or De Oosterpoort. If you prefer more artistic activities, you should definitely check out what Kunstpunt has on its program.

When it comes to hotel stays or other accommodations in the city of Groningen, the options are truly endless. Families prefer a family room where children can stay in the same room as their parents. As a family, you simply prefer not to book two separate rooms, especially when the children are still young.

Here is a short list of child-friendly hotels in Groningen that offer family rooms, family suites, or even apartments!

• The Market Hotel, located on the Grote Markt, is the hotel in the heart of Groningen. For spring break, they offer a special package including a free room upgrade and an extensive breakfast buffet. This hotel is perfect for a city trip to Groningen!
• The Happy Traveler offers family-friendly apartments. In most rooms, it is possible to add an extra bed for an additional fee. Pretty great, right? During spring break, the Family Apartment with Bunk Bed and the One Bedroom Apartment are still available. 
• At Suite 30 in Groningen, you’ll have a very spacious apartment entirely to yourself. Wonderful, right? You can walk to the city center in approximately five minutes. The Noorderplantsoen (with fun playgrounds) is just around the corner. If you walk through the beautiful park toward the city center, it takes about 10 minutes and along the way you’ll find lovely spots for lunch or a good coffee (to go or on the terrace at Paviljoen Zondag). And bringing a dog? No problem!
• Flonk Hotel Groningen Centre, located on the Radesingel, puts you within just a few minutes via the Gedempte Zuiderdiep to the Herestraat or the Vismarkt. A wonderful child-friendly hotel with triple rooms, and also 2-bedroom apartments available during spring break. 
• Garde Hotels in Groningen: Hotel Halbert offers family rooms suitable for a family of four. Hotel Corps de Garde offers several room types suitable for three guests. Both hotels are located within the canals of the city of Groningen, and you can walk to the Grote Markt in just a few minutes. 

By booking via StayinGroningen, you support the city of Groningen itself — we help local talent with your booking! Now that your reservation is complete, you can create a bucket list of everything you want to do during spring break in Groningen. Want a broader overview? Check out our ultimate event calendar on our website.

List of Child-Friendly Activities During Spring Break in Groningen 2026

Paw Patrol Live! | Tuesday 24 & Wednesday 25 February 2026 

Paw Patrol Live is back with a brand-new adventure: The Great Pirate Adventure! 

Bring the whole family and enjoy this energetic show full of music, fun and excitement. During the Pirate Festival in Adventure Bay, Captain Turbot discovers a mysterious cave, sending Ryder and the heroic pups on a daring mission to find a hidden pirate ship. But they are not the only ones searching for it! 

This unforgettable adventure is packed with teamwork, problem-solving and interactive moments. The ultimate live experience for young fans and the entire family during spring break. 

Time: Feb 24 - 14:00 & Feb 25 - 19:15 | Location: Martiniplaza 

Mega Indoor Bouncy Castle Festival | Sunday 22 through Wednesday 25 February 2026

Martiniplaza is transformed into a huge Mega Indoor Bouncy Castle Festival during spring break. Children of all ages can enjoy themselves across no less than 12,000 square meters. 

There are dozens of bouncy castles, obstacle courses, climbing ropes and slides. There is also a rodeo bull and football games. The food court is open for snacks and drinks. 

Online tickets cost €11.00 per child. Tickets at the door are €12.50 per child. Parents and children up to 2 years old have free entry. Inside Martiniplaza, card payment only is accepted.

Time: 10:00 - 17:00 | Location: Martiniplaza 

Joris and the Dragon - Efteling tells | Saturday 28 February 2026

Discover the exciting fairy tale behind the wooden racing coaster Joris and the Dragon. Efteling presents… Joris and the Dragon is a thrilling and funny musical with brand-new songs and of course a big dragon!

For years, a desperate king has been trying to get rid of a dragon that terrorizes the kingdom. To keep the dragon satisfied, he regularly fed it a sheep — but now… the sheep are gone! The king reasons that he needs boys to fight the dragon, so every now and then he feeds the dragon a girl under the age of 16. To decide which girl, a name is drawn from a tall hat. At one point, Princess Rosalie’s name is drawn. Joris is madly in love with her and decides it is his duty to defeat the dragon and rescue the princess. 

Are you six years or older? Then you should definitely come. Joris could really use your help!
Time: 19:00 - 21:00 | Location: Martiniplaza 

GOAT: The Greatest Goat (6+) | Thursday 26 February 2026

Have you ever dreamed of being a GOAT? Do you already consider yourself the greatest of all time? Then come to the holiday children’s film special! There will be a fun activity in the theatre beforehand, followed by this great movie!
Time: 14:00 - 16:10 | Tickets: €8.50 | Location: Cinema Forum Groningen

Wicked Comedy Nait | English stand-up comedy (12+) | Monday 17 February 2025

Start spring break off right with an evening full of laughs. The line-up is world-class. With the brilliant Alina Sharipova and Rogier Bak, you can expect sharp observations and hilarious stories. They are joined by the talented Michael Prinsen, Phoebe Perry and Diederik Zuurmond. The entire show is expertly hosted by our Master of Ceremonies, Sjoerd Scott, who keeps the energy high from start to finish. 

Expect an evening where different cultures and perspectives come together in one universal language: humor. This is the perfect opportunity to experience stand-up comedy as you would in major cities worldwide — but simply here, in the heart of Groningen.
Time: 20:30 - 23:00 | Tickets: €22.50 | Location: Wicked, Grote Markt 33, 9712 HS

Martini Dogshow | Saturday 28 February & Sunday 1 March

On both Saturday and Sunday, no fewer than 225 breeds from 21 countries will be judged by a national and international panel of judges. More than 1,100 dogs per day are expected, making it a true dog festival. Of course, there will also be many information and sales stands where you can get information and shop for your dog — and yourself.

Adults pay €10 per day | Children up to 12 years and 65+: €8 per day.

Ticket sales take place on the day itself and are open from 07:30 to 15:00.
Time: 09:00 - 17:30 | Location: Martiniplaza 

Detective Trail | Daily during spring break 2026

A perfect activity for when the weather is not so great during the holidays. Take your kids to the Detective Treasure Hunt at the Groninger Museum. Children can explore independently and discover the museum in a playful way. The (free) Detective booklet is full of activities that children can complete on their own in the museum. Pick up a Detective booklet and pencils at one of the information desks.
Time: Daily during the opening hours of the Groninger Museum | Location Groninger Museum

Tips for Active Kids Who Want to Burn Off Energy During Spring Break in Groningen

Some kids just need to burn off energy. And they won’t manage that with a theatre performance — they need to move!

Here are some tips for active children in Groningen:

• Visit the fun city farm in the Stadspark with a great playground at the Stadspark Groningen. Did you know you can also go on a pony ride here?
• Visit a climbing gym and let the kids climb to their heart’s content. Groningen has many great climbing halls!
• Go swimming in a subtropical swimming paradise or simply swim laps in Groningen. The swimming pools in Groningen often have family mornings with extra attention for water fun for the whole family.
• Visit JumpXL Groningen for trampoline jumping or an indoor playground. This is always a success. For younger children, you can visit Ballorig Groningen or MonkeyTown Groningen.
• When it’s sunny and dry, spending an afternoon at the Noorderplantsoen is always recommended — there are also nice playgrounds there.

Bored in Groningen?

No way! All in all, you won’t be bored for a single day during spring break in Groningen.

There are also great hotels and plenty to do in Groningen during the rest of the year. See all events, news articles and accommodations on our website! 

Events for the rest of the year!