Father's Day in Groningen, gifts and inspiration

May 30, 2024 • 16 minutos de tiempo de lectura

Father's Day in Groningen 2025, what to do?

Looking to make Father's Day 2025 in Groningen extra special? Whether your dad is a foodie, car lover, outdoor adventurer, or simply someone who enjoys a good beer or book, there's something in this vibrant city for every kind of father. In this guide, you'll find plenty of inspiration—ranging from unique gift ideas and local events to cozy cafes, exciting experiences, and heartfelt ways to spend quality time together. Dive into our ultimate Father's Day list and discover the best Groningen has to offer on Sunday, June 15, 2025.

When is Father's Day?

Father's Day is celebrated every year on the third Sunday in June. This year, it falls on Sunday, June 15, 2025.

How did Father's Day originate?

In certain parts of Europe, especially Catholic regions, St. Joseph's Day was commemorated on March 19. This is the 'earthly' father of Jesus. The first true Father's Day is believed to have been celebrated in America on June 19, 1910. In the Netherlands, it was first celebrated in 1937, long after Mother's Day had become well established. Some fun facts about Father's Day! It was the retailers who really put Father's Day on the map, due to the commercial interest. It was the cigar sellers who ensured that in October, a box of cigars was given on the second Sunday in October. Later, this was moved because October was too close to St. Nicholas and Christmas.

Father's Day inspiration in Groningen

There are all kinds of fathers, so we provide some inspiration in different categories! My own father used to work in construction from dawn till dusk. He loved tinkering in his garage or working in the garden. My brother and I often gave him practical gifts or a bottle of berry gin from Hooghoudt (Hooghoudt has been sold by the way to a French company!). Nowadays, I often play a board game like Rummikub with him, and we do this together in the nursing home. The time we spend together is the best gift.

Dad's that love cars! Tonny's Classic Drive, rent an Oldtimer for a Day in Groningen

Tonny's Classic Drive has just started in May 2025 with renting out a lovely collection of vintage cars in Groningen. There is a very various collection of Oldtimers in Groningen that are

one of a kind! VW Beetle Cabrio, Citroën DS, Fiat 500, Citroen 2CV6, DAF55 and many more! All mentioned as icons in car history! There are still cars available! You can contact them at reserveren@tonnysclassicdrive.com or call +31502112459.

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Shopping for your Dad for Father's Day in Groningen

There are three stores that we would like to send you to! If you would like to buy an unique handcrafted present and at the same time support a good cause, then order at Van Hulley Shop. It is located in Groningen and they have nice presents but also empower women and sustainability! A genuinly nice shop is the Groningen Store, they have a webshop but you can also visit them at Forum Groningen (ground floor).

The active father who loves tech gadgets

Do you have a father who loves mountain biking or running but also enjoys modern gadgets? Consider wireless earbuds or a headset suitable for an active lifestyle. We are big fans of Shokz. This headset provides great sound for music and can be connected for phone calls. It fits comfortably! Plus, you can still hear your surroundings without compromising on sound quality, which is safer in traffic!

Events at or around Father's Day in Groningen

It is lovely to prepare a handmade gift for your father or to go with him to a nice event, our list of suggestions for events for Father's Day in Groningen:

Bring happiness and deliver a Father's Day breakfast

For the dad who loves good food, you can make a delicious Father's Day breakfast. If you're not very handy with baking but still want to be original, make a fruit tart. Make a tart shell from pastry dough, fill it with custard or pastry cream, and top it with delicious red fruits. Serve with a croissant and a nice cup of coffee or tea. In Groningen, there are also great places to buy treats, like Broodje van Eigen Deeg, PAAIS, or Pigalle.

Clean your dad's bike, Dad's that love their bikes!

Another way to make your dad happy is to help him with a job around the house. Think about cleaning his racing bike or car. If you make his favorite things shine, he'll be grateful for a long time! If you want to get something nice for his bike, you can find good inspiration at Spaak Koffie en Koers on Oude Boteringestraat in Groningen. You can also take him there, as they have delicious homemade cakes. If you wish to do a mountainbike track you can start and end at Paviljoen Appelbergen for a track in the forest there!

The Handy Dad who loves cooking

This dad might enjoy a kitchen gadget or good knives from the well-known Swiss brand Victorinox. In Groningen, you can buy them at a good price at Wielinga on Verlengde Hereweg 7. You can find more Father's Day inspiration here if your dad is also a handy man! Another great kitchen store with Victorinox in the assortment is Reitsma in Groningen. This lovely store on Damsterdiep has been a specialist in pans, tableware, cutlery, and other household products since 1899. Another real toolstore with a personal advise, is De Koning or for parts you go to Onderdelenhuis.

The BBQ Dad

You know the type, the dads who never set foot in the kitchen but want to BBQ every day as soon as the weather gets warm. For the dad who loves BBQing, there's a great place to visit in Groningen. At the Barbecueshop Groningen, you can find everything BBQ-related. They have the Kamado and Green Egg Barbecue, charcoal BBQ, gas BBQ, and all sorts of accessories. If you're tired of the usual BBQ, buy a pizza stone that you can place on your BBQ and turn it into a pizza oven.

The Dad who loves to read

For the dad who enjoys a good book, visit our favorite bookstores in the city of Groningen. We particularly like Riemer Bookstore. It's a lovely shop where you can also enjoy a relaxing moment with a delicious coffee from the Coffee Station there. In addition to books, they also sell fun unique socks, games, or small trinkets that can brighten up your dad's Father's Day.
It might even be fun to take him to an event at the bookstore. They regularly host interesting activities, like this interesting book presentation about Henk Helmantel.

The Dad who loves a beer

There are many special places in the city for a drink, such as Beer Pub de Koffer, Belgian Café de Pintelier, and Tasting Room MOUT. At Tasting Room MOUT, you can buy a beer box here or get a beer subscription. It's also fun to visit a brewery, such as Martinus, BAXBIER Tasting Room (it has a craft beer festival on 7 and 8th of June 2025!), and De Prael Groningen, which offer great packages. It is just amazing to combine beers with burgers. We wrote a blog about the best burgers in Groningen for some inspiration and a burger bucket list.

The Active Dad in Groningen

The active and sporty dad, you can take him on a match of Padel in Groningen, go to the Bowling Center or to a climbing hall. We wrote a lovely article about the best and challenging climbing halls in - and outdoors in Groningen.

The Dad who loves a game and knows everything about football

If you want to combine the two, you could buy a fun football quiz. For 10 euros, you can get one from Quest. But it might be even more fun to go to a pub quiz with your dad. Several are organized in the city. A well-known location is De Toeter. You can enjoy a special beer and they have good whisky. Pubs where you can watch football games live on a bigger screen, are Pacific, De Moesker, Bar Players, 't Golden Fust and The Happy Traveler Rooftop Bar!

The Dad that loves music

If you want to give a musical gift for Father's Day, we recommend visiting PLATO in Groningen. You can buy great CDs, DVDs, and real records (vinyl). As a following up, you could also visit the Simplon POP Quiz at Simplon on Saturday, June 21.

The Dad that loves wine in Groningen

If your dad loves wine, take him to Barrel Wine Bar. You can enjoy delicious snacks and drinks, or buy a wine tasting for home. There is also a winefestival coming up in september at A Kerk in Groningen. If you would like to know more about Festivals in Groningen that are coming up, check our latest blog about the festivals in Groningen for 2025.

The small wine tasting is very fun to do!

The Dad that loves snacks

Does your dad love to have a drink but especially enjoys snacks? Want to find something quickly? Go for a pre-made snack bag. Various cheese shops, for instance, put together a delicious snack bag or gift basket. It's on our list to explore these (somebody has to do it ;-)).

This snack package from De Zuivelhoeve fits through the mailbox

Our tips in the city of Groningen for snacks and tasty giftbags

We make a selection of nice shops that have wine, beers and cheeses. Enjoy a delicious father's day in Groningen.

De Kaaskop at the Zwanestraat
De Groninger Kaasboetiek at the Astraat, and also get some candy at Droppie
De Zuivelhoeve at Vismarkt

Fresh Fish at Vismarkt for Father's Day

Want to keep it simple? You can also get some delicious fish for your dad at Vismarkt! Poseidon Fish Shop has a beautiful new stand. They were the best in the 2023 Groningen Herring Test.

The dad who loves nature and camping

If your dad enjoys being outdoors, whether for a nice walk or setting up his tent for wild camping, visit Bever Outdoor Store. Located on Sint Jansstraat for many years, they offer great outdoor gadgets and inspiration. Highly recommended! All in all, you can really spoil your dad on Father's Day in the city of Groningen! Whether you go for a wine tasting or buy a nice book, there are so many different options in this lovely city. We hope you got some Father's Day inspiration!