Useful Apps

What to install in your first week

A short, practical list of apps that make life in Groningen — and the Netherlands in general — a lot easier as a new student.

Getting around

Plan trips

Plan journeys across buses, trains, trams and other transport in one place.

Trains

Train tickets, live travel info and disruption alerts.

Tap to travel

Manage public-transport payments and fix any missed check-ins or check-outs.

Weather

Dutch weather changes fast — Buienradar shows rain forecasts and short-term changes, perfect for biking days.

Essential

Used everywhere in the Netherlands — student groups, project teams and community chats run on WhatsApp.

Second-hand

The biggest Dutch second-hand marketplace — furniture, bikes, kitchenware and more.

Cheap food

Buy surplus food from local stores and restaurants at much lower prices — great for student budgets.