The Graanfabriek in Groningen is an event location of about 3,000 square meters, indoors and outdoors, for staff parties, dinners, congresses, trade fairs, galas and dance events. It takes groups from 50 up to 3,500 guests. The site has two industrial halls, a terrace by the water and an open event ground, on the Finse Haven quay of the Euvelgunne industrial estate.
Seminars and company events
Business events are a core use. The venue lists staff parties, dinners, congresses and fairs, and its request form also covers presentations, team building, receptions and company parties. The two halls differ in size, so a congress can use the larger hall while a smaller group takes the second one. The outdoor ground and the terrace extend the program for summer events and large gatherings.
The in-house production and catering team can take charge of the whole event, from the idea to the day itself. You can also take only the space and bring your own partners, but ask the team how this works before booking.
Weddings and receptions
The official site does not offer weddings. It lists galas, dinners and parties, so a large reception or a gala dinner is possible in the Graanloods. Confirm with the team if you plan a private celebration.
Rooms and capacities
The Graanloods measures 250 m2 and takes 20 to 450 guests. The Transportloods measures 250 m2 and takes up to 50 guests. De Kade is the outdoor event ground of 2,000 m2 and handles 2,500 guests or more. The venue states that events of 50 to 3,500 guests take place on the site as a whole, and that the outdoor ground is larger than 2,500 m2. A terrace by the water completes the offer.
The request form lets you choose the Graanloods, the Transportloods, the terrace or the event ground, so each space can be booked on its own or combined.
Catering
Catering is handled by the venue's own team, which can relieve the organizer of the whole production. The site does not publish menus, so ask for the options when you send a request. Menus, bar service and staffing are agreed with the team for each event.
History and setting
The building was constructed in the 1960s as one of the most modern grain factories in Europe. It is now a multi-purpose event location with an industrial character. It lies on the quay of the Finse Haven, on the Euvelgunne industrial estate, which the venue describes as a hidden city oasis. Films and photo shoots are also hosted here.
Getting there
The address is Helsinkistraat 4-6, 9723 BD Groningen. From Groningen Centraal Station, a bus takes about 15 minutes to reach the site. By bike, the city center is within 10 minutes. By car the site is reached via the Beneluxweg (N7), and the venue states that there are more than 400 free parking spaces. This makes it practical for guests who arrive in many cars or by coach.
