Exercising without a membership in Groningen

Don't want to commit? At these gyms, swimming pools and bouldering halls you simply pay per visit.

Gym

Pay with a day pass, single class or multi-visit card and train without becoming a member.

If you go 3 times a month or more, a membership is usually cheaper. Compare gyms →

Checked on 23 Oct 2026.

Swimming

Lane swimming or recreational swimming. Buy a ticket at the desk or online. Check the daily timetable to see when the pool is open.

  • Zwembad De Parrel Swimming, Tuinwijk, €5,80–€6,80 per session Times for public swimming: see the provider's daily timetable Open to everyone
  • Helperzwembad Swimming, Helpman, €5,80–€6,80 per session Times for public swimming: see the provider's daily timetable Open to everyone
  • Ten Boer swimming pool (Tiggelhal) Swimming, Ten Boer, €6–€7 per session Times for public swimming: see the provider's daily timetable Open to everyone
  • Sportcentrum Kardinge – swimming pool Swimming, Beijum, €6,35–€8,10 per session Times for public swimming: see the provider's daily timetable Open to everyone
  • Openluchtbad De Papiermolen Swimming, Rivierenbuurt, €6,35–€8,10 per session Season closed (Open-air pool, season 2026: 2 May to 13 September inclusive) Open to everyone
  • Zwembad Scharlakenhof Swimming, Onnen, €7,50 per session Times for public swimming: see the provider's daily timetable Open to everyone

Compare swimming pools: times and prices

Bouldering

You pay admission per visit and hire shoes at the counter. An introductory class is useful for your first time.

  • Gropo Climbing & bouldering, Oosterparkwijk, €9,50–€12,50 per visit Open today from 10:00 (10:00–23:00) Open to everyone
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  • Bjoeks Climbing & bouldering, Beijum, €12–€16,50 per visit Open today from 09:00 (09:00–23:00) Open to everyone
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  • Apex Boulders Climbing & bouldering, Schildersbuurt, €14,50 per visit Open today from 09:00 (09:00–23:00) Open to everyone
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Ice skating

Public skating on the artificial ice rink, with a ticket per visit. Skates can be hired.

Skateboarding and BMX

In the covered skate hall, you pay admission per session.

  • skatepark Colosseum Skating, Driebond, €6,50 per session Opening times: see the provider's website Open to everyone

Court hire

You hire a padel or tennis court per session, and split the price with the people you play with.

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