Welcome to the heart of Groningen, where this live webcam gives you a real-time view of the historic City Hall and its lively surroundings. Set right on the Grote Markt, the city’s central square, this online camera captures the pulse of daily life in one of the Netherlands’ most vibrant university towns.
Built in the early 19th century, Groningen City Hall (or Stadhuis van Groningen) stands out with its neoclassical façade and tall columns, a bit of old-school grandeur in a city known for its youthful energy. It’s been the backdrop to protests, celebrations, markets, and the everyday comings and goings of the locals for over 200 years.
The live stream doesn’t just show you the building. It shows you Groningen in motion. Watch as cyclists zip through the square (this is the Netherlands, after all), street musicians find a corner to play, and people meet for coffee at one of the many cafés that line the square. Whether it’s a rainy Dutch afternoon or a crisp blue-sky morning, the webcam captures the true atmosphere of this northern Dutch city.
Groningen is known for its mix of old and new, from medieval towers like the Martinitoren just around the corner, to cutting-edge modern architecture at places like the Groninger Museum. But the City Hall, standing tall since 1810, is a reminder of the city’s long civic history.
Thanks to this real-time webcam feed, you don’t need to be in the Netherlands to experience Groningen’s daily rhythm. Just open the stream and let the square come alive on your screen.
