Easter Weekend Groningen 2026: Fun Easter Outings, Markets & Brunch Tips

Easter is just around the corner! Are you looking for fun activities during Easter weekend in Groningen 2026? On Easter Sunday (April 5) and Easter Monday (April 6), there’s plenty to do: cozy Easter markets, Easter brunches, cultural outings, and fun activities for families. In this guide, you’ll find the best tips for celebrating Easter in Groningen. 

Things to do in Groningen during Easter

After Good Friday, on Sunday April 5 and Monday April 6, it’s Easter. Pick up your Easter branches at the Bloemenjaarmarkt (Friday April 3, 2026) in Groningen and bring the Easter spirit into your home! This article highlights the 5 best Easter markets and offers tips for culture and shopping during the long Easter weekend. You won’t be bored in the province of Groningen during Easter. Even in Groningen city, there’s a lot going on during Easter weekend. Wondering where to enjoy a delicious Easter brunch or where you can hunt Easter eggs with young children? Whether you want a relaxing day exploring museums or a lively evening with live music, there is something for everyone in our beautiful city. Enjoy the Easter traditions in Groningen.

5 x Easter Markets During Easter Weekend in Groningen

There is a lot to do during Easter in Groningen. Especially the easter markets are a pleasure to visit for the whole family! Easter markets are all about new life, plants, and nature, but also about enjoying shopping and discovering beautiful vintage treasures. Check out our favorites:

1. Suikermarkt – Sunday April 5, 2026
Start your weekend by enjoying the lively atmosphere of the Suikermarkt on Sunday, April 5 (Easter Sunday). The Suikermarkt is the place to be for vintage, retro, and handmade products.

2. Zeldzaam Mooi Markt – Sunday April 5, 2026
Visit the Vismarkt for the Zeldzaam Mooi Market. Experience the charm of this market in the center of Groningen, with rare and beautiful finds from local and regional artists, designers, and creative entrepreneurs.

3. Groei & Bloei Garden & Lifestyle Fair at the Fraeylemaborg in Slochteren – Monday April 6, 2026

Celebrate spring during Groei & Bloei at Fraeylema! On Easter Monday, April 6, the beautiful estate of Fraeylemaborg in Slochteren turns into a vibrant garden and lifestyle fair. Stroll along stalls filled with flowers, plants, garden accessories, sustainable products, and artisanal items – perfect for anyone who loves greenery and the outdoors. Combine your visit with a walk through the blooming landscape garden or a visit inside the borg. Fun activities are also available for children!

4. Unique Finds? Explore the Flowerdome Flea Market in Eelde – Monday April 6, 2026
On Easter Monday, you’ll find a huge market full of antiques, vintage items, brocante, clothing, and vinyl. With thousands of square meters of stalls, there’s always a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered. So put on your detective hat and enjoy exploring the most beautiful second-hand finds!

5. Plant Market at Hortus Botanicus in Haren – 2026
Okay, this one is a few weekends after Easter! But that doesn’t take away the fun! On Sunday, April 19, 2026, the Hortus Plant Market will take place at the Hortus Botanicus Haren. The market offers a wide selection of plants, shrubs, trees, and plant-related products. The Hortus is open and showcases spring in all its beauty and colors. During the Plant Market, you can enjoy food and drinks at Novo Plantage (sandwiches, pastries, beverages) and the Chinese Tea House (coffee & tea). There are also stalls with savory snacks. There’s always something fun for children as well.

Shopping During Easter Weekend: Furniture Boulevard 2.0

The Furniture Boulevard, but differently ;-)
A real Dutch Easter Monday tradition is visiting a furniture boulevard. But if you want something different than the standard boulevard, like second-hand design? Much more sustainable! Enrich your experience by exploring beautiful design furniture at Theresales. Discover rare design gems given a second life in their curated collection, and enjoy personalized advice during your visit. Of course, afterwards you could still visit the largest furniture boulevard, although you might not have time after all the treasures.

Family Activities During Easter in Groningen: Egg Hunts & Theater

Hunting Easter eggs with the kids – Sunday April 5
Here’s an insider tip! On Easter Sunday, the first Easter day, you can join egg hunts at 11:00, 13:00, and 15:00 at Paviljoen Appelbergen in Glimmen – also famous for the pink elephant. It’s a delightful outdoor activity, and of course, you’ll meet the Real Easter Bunny!

Hunting Easter eggs in the Borg garden at Borg Verhildersum – Monday April 6, 2026
In a beautiful natural setting in Leens, you’ll find Museum Borg Verhildersum. It has become an annual tradition to hunt for Easter eggs in the castle garden on Easter Monday.

GPS Easter egg hunt at the Ennemaborg, on Easter Monday April 6, 2026.
The Easter Bunny has hidden eggs on the Ennemaborg estate. Families of 5–7 use GPS devices to search for the eggs. Each found egg gives a code; collecting all codes leads to the final point. More info here.

Family Easter tip: Walk the Kabouterpad in Sellingen (April 5 & 6)
Looking for a fun Easter outing with children? Explore the Kabouterpad in Sellingen. This playful forest walk of about 1.3 km is specially designed for young adventurers. The path starts at Kopje Genieten in the Sellingerbos, where you can pick up a gnome backpack for the adventure. A perfect family activity for Easter Sunday or Monday! 🌳🍄

Forum Groningen on both Easter days (April 5 & 6)
If the weather is bad, or you’re not keen on egg hunting but still want to do something fun with the family, visit Forum Groningen, where there’s always plenty for children. For example, Storyworld, the library with indoor play areas, or the Media Lab. Open both days for discovery.

Visit an Easter fire in Groningen
Experience real culture (and smoke ;-)) at a traditional Easter fire. In Noordlaren, the Easter fire is traditionally lit on the Sunday during or after Easter. It’s a spectacular event that marks the end of the old season and welcomes the new one. Last year it was on Sunday, April 20, from 19:00–23:00 in Kerkduinen, Noordlaren. Current information is not fully available yet, but check updates here.

Best Spots for an Easter Brunch in Groningen

The perfect way to celebrate Easter is with a delicious brunch. Whether you prefer dining out or enjoying a special treat at home, we have fantastic options to make your Easter celebration unforgettable.

Gastronomic Easter at Café Lily

On Easter Sunday, Pim and Marieke serve Lily's Easter Brunch: as always, it’s delicious! A table full of Easter treats to enjoy together, with a festive drink of your choice. Reserve 12–15:00 or 15–18:00 (for late risers). They look forward to your visit!

Easter Brunch at the Prinsenhof

Craving a luxurious Easter brunch experience? Look no further than Prinsenhof, where you can enjoy an Easter brunch to remember. We’ve booked it multiple times with our family, and it’s always a delight! Restaurant Nassau also offers a gourmet Easter lunch.

Family-Friendly Easter Fun at Feithhuis

For families looking for a brunch location with a special treat for the little ones, Feithhuis is highly recommended. The Easter brunch caters not just to adults, but also ensures a delightful experience for children.

Easter Brunch at Home in Groningen

Prefer the comfort of home for Easter? Order a special Easter brunch from Hapjes aan Huis. Enhance your home celebration with a gourmet meal. Besides the Easter brunch, there are more delightful Dutch Easter traditions. Want to dive into Dutch Easter traditions? Read all about it in this article by Danique, a Dutch-American student writing for RUG.

Conclusion

Don’t miss the chance to enjoy all the Easter activities that Groningen has to offer. Plan your Easter weekend in Groningen now and make the most of these exciting events!