Menkemaborg
The best-preserved moated noble estate in Groningen province, with 17th- and 18th-century interiors kept as they were and a symmetrical Baroque garden.
Menkemaborg lies in Uithuizen, about 25 km north of Groningen. It is the most complete surviving “borg,” a local noble estate in the province. It dates to the 14th century and was expanded in the 17th and 18th centuries into the brick mansion now surrounded by a moat. The rooms keep their original furniture, fireplaces, porcelain and tapestries, offering a glimpse into the life of the country gentry of the time. The grounds include a symmetrical Baroque garden, a maze and an orchard. Admission costs about €11, and the site is closed in January and February. Take the train to Uithuizen station and walk about 15 minutes.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:00 (closed Jan–Feb)
Nearby sights
- Garnwerd
- Prinsenhoftuin
- Forum Groningen
- Martinikerk
- Pepergasthuis
- Martinitoren
- Grote Markt
- University Museum Groningen