Welcome to
Your guided first-week journey — work through it from top to bottom, starting with what matters most.
What to Do First
Register at the municipality, get your BSN & open a bank account
Getting a Bike
Swapfiets, Marktplaats or a new shop
Setting Up Your Home
Action, HEMA, IKEA & second-hand finds
Social Life & Activities
ESN, welcome weeks & ACLO sports
Practical city info
Housing, healthcare, transport, jobs, stores & more
Group Chats & Communities
ESN, Facebook, Reddit, WhatsApp & Discord
Events Calendar
What's happening in Groningen right now
Cafés & Restaurants
Donkey's favourite student-friendly spots
