Thrift stores in Groningen
Thrift stores reward the patient. In Groningen, Groningen that patience currently stretches across 76 mapped shops — 25 of them are charity shops and 51 are independent second-hand stores, so Groningen gives you both flavours of thrifting in one trip.
This guide covers every thrift store we could verify in and around Groningen (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include Recessie 3.0 and Môi, plus Oale Boudel — each with its own personality, which is half the fun. If a shop's missing from Groningen's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet — the scene is bigger than any single dataset.
The Groningen thrift lineup
76 mapped within about 40 km — showing the 60 closest to Groningen, nearest first:
Recessie 3.0
Second-hand store0.4 km from Groningen
Recessie 3.0 — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Recessie 3.0: the map lists its hours as Mo 13:00-18:00, Tu,We,Fr 12:00-18:00, Th 12:00-21:00, Sa 12:00-17:00.
Hours: Mo 13:00-18:00, Tu,We,Fr 12:00-18:00, Th 12:00-21:00, Sa 12:00-17:00
Môi
Second-hand store0.4 km from Groningen
Môi — an independent second-hand store, found on 9 W.A. Scholtenstraat in Groningen.
9 W.A. Scholtenstraat, Groningen, 9711XA
Oale Boudel
Second-hand store0.7 km from Groningen
Oale Boudel — an independent second-hand store.
Mamamini Noorderplantsoen
Second-hand store0.8 km from Groningen
Mamamini Noorderplantsoen is an independent second-hand store on 100 Noorderbinnensingel, Groningen. Mamamini Noorderplantsoen also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo 12:00-18:00; Tu-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 12:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
100 Noorderbinnensingel, Groningen, 9712XJ
Hours: Mo 12:00-18:00; Tu-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 12:00-17:00
Phone: +31 50 3132200
Koopjes Hoek
Second-hand store1.0 km from Groningen
Koopjes Hoek — an independent second-hand store, found on 42 Korreweg in Groningen.
42 Korreweg, Groningen, 9715AB
Leger des Heils
Charity shop1.0 km from Groningen
Leger des Heils — a charity shop.
Mamamini Damsterdiep
Second-hand store1.7 km from Groningen
Mamamini Damsterdiep is an independent second-hand store. Mamamini Damsterdiep also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-17:00.
Hours: Tu-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
Kringloop Red Een Kind
Second-hand store1.9 km from Groningen
Kringloop Red Een Kind is an independent second-hand store on 86-4 Peizerweg, Groningen. Kringloop Red Een Kind also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu,We 13:00-17:00; Th-Sa 10:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
86-4 Peizerweg, Groningen, 9727AK
Hours: Tu,We 13:00-17:00; Th-Sa 10:00-17:00
Phone: +31 50 880 4621
GoudGoed
Second-hand store1.9 km from Groningen
GoudGoed — an independent second-hand store, found on 139 Paterswoldseweg in Groningen. Also worth knowing about GoudGoed: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
139 Paterswoldseweg, Groningen, 9727BE
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00
Phone: +31 50 503 90 80
Winkel van Sinkel
Second-hand store1.9 km from Groningen
Winkel van Sinkel is an independent second-hand store on 6-6 Atoomweg, Groningen. Winkel van Sinkel also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
6-6 Atoomweg, Groningen, 9743AK
Fair Back Kringloop
Charity shop2.0 km from Groningen
Fair Back Kringloop is a charity shop on 28-3 Ulgersmaweg, Groningen.
28-3 Ulgersmaweg, Groningen, 9731BT
Kledingbank De Zeecontainer
Charity shop2.1 km from Groningen
Kledingbank De Zeecontainer — a charity shop, found on 31a Pop Dijkemaweg in Groningen. Also worth knowing about Kledingbank De Zeecontainer: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-14:00; Sa 09:00-12:00.
31a Pop Dijkemaweg, Groningen, 9731BB
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-14:00; Sa 09:00-12:00
Maaklab
Second-hand store2.1 km from Groningen
Maaklab — an independent second-hand store, found on 9c Energieweg in Groningen.
9c Energieweg, Groningen, 9743AN
Stiefbeen en Zoon
Second-hand store2.2 km from Groningen
Stiefbeen en Zoon — an independent second-hand store, found on 147 Ulgersmaweg in Groningen. Also worth knowing about Stiefbeen en Zoon: it has a website with more detail.
147 Ulgersmaweg, Groningen, 9731BR
Kringloop What's in?
Charity shop2.2 km from Groningen
Kringloop What's in? — a charity shop, found on 141 Ulgersmaweg in Groningen. Also worth knowing about Kringloop What's in?: it has a website with more detail.
141 Ulgersmaweg, Groningen, 9731BR
Mamamini Helpman
Second-hand store2.3 km from Groningen
Mamamini Helpman — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Mamamini Helpman: the map lists its hours as Mo 13:00-18:00; Tu-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 12:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
Hours: Mo 13:00-18:00; Tu-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 12:00-17:00
Phone: +31 50 313 2200
Kringloop+
Second-hand store2.4 km from Groningen
Kringloop+ is an independent second-hand store on 1 Diamantlaan, Groningen. Kringloop+ also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-17:30; it has a website with more detail.
1 Diamantlaan, Groningen, 9743BA
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-17:30
Winkel van Sinkel
Second-hand store2.4 km from Groningen
Winkel van Sinkel is an independent second-hand store on 1b Koningsweg, Groningen. Winkel van Sinkel also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
1b Koningsweg, Groningen, 9731AM
Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00
Weggeefwinkel
Second-hand store3.5 km from GroningenRun by Stichting Goed Bezig Groningen
Weggeefwinkel is an independent second-hand store run by Stichting Goed Bezig Groningen on 298 Lichtboei, Groningen. Weggeefwinkel also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as We 12:00-15:00; it has a website with more detail.
298 Lichtboei, Groningen, 9732KG
Hours: We 12:00-15:00
Kringloopwinkel Wijkwerken
Charity shop4.0 km from Groningen
Kringloopwinkel Wijkwerken — a charity shop, found on 53 Claremaheerd in Groningen. Also worth knowing about Kringloopwinkel Wijkwerken: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 11:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
53 Claremaheerd, Groningen, 9736LC
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 11:00-17:00
Phone: +31 6 24967295
Eem Struunn
Second-hand store4.0 km from Groningen
Eem Struunn is an independent second-hand store on 5-2 Johan van Zwedenlaan.
5-2 Johan van Zwedenlaan
Ooit & Nu
Second-hand store5.6 km from Groningen
Ooit & Nu — an independent second-hand store, found on 131 Rijksstraatweg in Haren Gn. Also worth knowing about Ooit & Nu: it has a website with more detail.
131 Rijksstraatweg, Haren Gn, 9752BD
Zylo70
Second-hand store8.0 km from Groningen
Zylo70 is an independent second-hand store. Zylo70 also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Su[1].
Hours: Su[1]
Hangar 050
Second-hand store8.3 km from Groningen
Hangar 050 — an independent second-hand store, found on 22c Friesestraatweg in Aduard. Also worth knowing about Hangar 050: the map lists its hours as We-Sa 10:00-17:00; PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
22c Friesestraatweg, Aduard, 9831TD
Hours: We-Sa 10:00-17:00; PH off
Phone: +31 6 54313086
kringloop 4 you
Second-hand store9.3 km from Groningen
kringloop 4 you — an independent second-hand store, found on 2 Kleinestraat in Bedum.
2 Kleinestraat, Bedum, 9781HS
Snuffelschuur
Second-hand store10.7 km from Groningen
Snuffelschuur — an independent second-hand store, found on 26 Dorpsstraat in Enumatil. Also worth knowing about Snuffelschuur: the map lists its hours as Sa 10:00-16:00.
26 Dorpsstraat, Enumatil, 9812PL
Hours: Sa 10:00-16:00
Weggeefwinkel Ten Boer
Second-hand store11.5 km from Groningen
Weggeefwinkel Ten Boer is an independent second-hand store.
Het Goed
Second-hand store12.0 km from Groningen
Het Goed — an independent second-hand store, found on 119C Ceintuurbaan Noord in Roden. Also worth knowing about Het Goed: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-17:30; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 11:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
119C Ceintuurbaan Noord, Roden, 9301NT
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:30; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 11:00-17:00
Phone: +31 50 501 2687
De Kringloop Factory
Second-hand store12.2 km from Groningen
De Kringloop Factory — an independent second-hand store, found on 112 Ceintuurbaan Noord in Roden. Also worth knowing about De Kringloop Factory: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:30-17:00; Sa 10:00-17:00.
112 Ceintuurbaan Noord, Roden, 9301NZ
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:30-17:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
Dorcas
Charity shop13.4 km from GroningenRun by Dorcas
Run by Dorcas, Dorcas is a charity shop, found on 3a Het Aanleg in Winsum. Also worth knowing about Dorcas: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
3a Het Aanleg, Winsum, 9951SJ
Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00
Phone: +31 595 820995
GoudGoed Winsum
Second-hand store13.4 km from Groningen
GoudGoed Winsum is an independent second-hand store on 5 Het Aanleg, Winsum. GoudGoed Winsum also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
5 Het Aanleg, Winsum, 9951SJ
Robin Hood Kringloop
Charity shop13.8 km from Groningen
Robin Hood Kringloop is a charity shop on 6 Industriepark, Leek. Robin Hood Kringloop also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
6 Industriepark, Leek, 9351PA
Hergebruik Weiting
Second-hand store14.4 km from Groningen
Hergebruik Weiting is an independent second-hand store on 81a Hoofdstraat, Tolbert.
81a Hoofdstraat, Tolbert, 9356TA
Novatec Kringloop
Second-hand store14.9 km from Groningen
Novatec Kringloop is an independent second-hand store on 60 Oldebertweg, Tolbert. Novatec Kringloop also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-17:30.
60 Oldebertweg, Tolbert, 9356AE
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-17:30
Kringloopwinkel BWRI
Second-hand store14.9 km from Groningen
Kringloopwinkel BWRI is an independent second-hand store on 219 Hoofdstraat, Hoogezand.
219 Hoofdstraat, Hoogezand, 9601EE
Koor & Rinkel
Charity shop15.1 km from Groningen
Koor & Rinkel is a charity shop on 44 Burchtstraat.
44 Burchtstraat, 9991AB
Kringloopl Tynaarlo
Charity shop15.8 km from GroningenRun by Stichting Kringloop Organisatie Tynaarlo
Kringloopl Tynaarlo is a charity shop run by Stichting Kringloop Organisatie Tynaarlo on 6b Brinkstraat, Vries. Kringloopl Tynaarlo also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
6b Brinkstraat, Vries, 9481BJ
Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00
Phone: +31 592 543 718
Streek
Second-hand store15.9 km from Groningen
Streek — an independent second-hand store, found on 2a Brinkstraat in Vries. Also worth knowing about Streek: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2a Brinkstraat, Vries, 9481BJ
Phone: +31 592 202 471
Kringloopwinkel Abel Tasman
Second-hand store19.9 km from Groningen
Kringloopwinkel Abel Tasman is an independent second-hand store on 10B Legolaan, Grootegast. Kringloopwinkel Abel Tasman also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as We-Fr 13:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-13:00.
10B Legolaan, Grootegast, 9861AT
Hours: We-Fr 13:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-13:00
Kringloopcentrum 't Trefpunt
Charity shop20.7 km from Groningen
Kringloopcentrum 't Trefpunt — a charity shop, found on 28 Kruisweg in Marum.
28 Kruisweg, Marum, 9363AD
De Boedelmarkt
Second-hand store21.4 km from Groningen
De Boedelmarkt — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about De Boedelmarkt: the map lists its hours as We-Fr 13:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-17:00.
Hours: We-Fr 13:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
Tweedehandswinkel De Zaak
Second-hand store22.1 km from Groningen
Tweedehandswinkel De Zaak — an independent second-hand store, found on 8 Noorderstraat in Ulrum.
8 Noorderstraat, Ulrum, 9971AC
GoudGoed Uithuizen
Charity shop22.4 km from GroningenRun by WerkPro
GoudGoed Uithuizen is a charity shop run by WerkPro on 1 Industrieweg, Uithuizen. GoudGoed Uithuizen also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo closed; Tu-Sa 10:00-15:30; Su closed; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1 Industrieweg, Uithuizen, 9981HJ
Hours: Mo closed; Tu-Sa 10:00-15:30; Su closed
Phone: +31 595 433 767
Kringloopwinkel Assen
Second-hand store22.6 km from Groningen
Kringloopwinkel Assen is an independent second-hand store on 103 Scharmbarg, Assen.
103 Scharmbarg, Assen, 9407EC
Het Goed
Second-hand store23.5 km from Groningen
Het Goed is an independent second-hand store on 4 Blokmakerstraat, Assen. Het Goed also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
4 Blokmakerstraat, Assen, 9403VD
Phone: +31 592 331 470
Dorcas
Charity shop23.6 km from GroningenRun by Dorcas
Dorcas is a charity shop run by Dorcas on 5 Energieweg, Appingedam. Dorcas also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 10:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
5 Energieweg, Appingedam, 9902RL
Hours: Tu-Fr 10:00-16:00
Phone: +31 596 820997
Het Struunhuus
Charity shop23.8 km from Groningen
Het Struunhuus is a charity shop on 24 A.H.G. Fokkerstraat, Assen. Het Struunhuus also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
24 A.H.G. Fokkerstraat, Assen, 9403AP
Dorcas
Charity shop24.0 km from GroningenRun by Dorcas
Dorcas is a charity shop run by Dorcas on 7 A.H.G. Fokkerstraat, Assen. Dorcas also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 10:00-16:00; Sa 11:00-15:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
7 A.H.G. Fokkerstraat, Assen, 9403AM
Hours: Tu-Fr 10:00-16:00; Sa 11:00-15:00
Phone: +31 592 820785
Kringloopwinkel Nobellaan
Second-hand store24.3 km from Groningen
Kringloopwinkel Nobellaan — an independent second-hand store, found on 329 Nobellaan in Assen.
329 Nobellaan, Assen, 9406AL
GoudGoed Loods 18
Second-hand store24.4 km from GroningenRun by WerkPro
Run by WerkPro, GoudGoed Loods 18 is an independent second-hand store, found on 18 Havenkade in Assen. Also worth knowing about GoudGoed Loods 18: it has a website with more detail.
18 Havenkade, Assen, 9403AH
't Veenhuus
Second-hand store24.4 km from Groningen
't Veenhuus is an independent second-hand store on 16 Veenlustplein, Veendam. 't Veenhuus also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
16 Veenlustplein, Veendam, 9641MG
Used Products Assen
Second-hand store24.8 km from Groningen
Used Products Assen is an independent second-hand store on 12 Ceresstraat, Assen. Used Products Assen also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo 13:00-18:00; Tu-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
12 Ceresstraat, Assen, 9401DR
Hours: Mo 13:00-18:00; Tu-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
Phone: +31 592202885
Jouw Winkelkram
Second-hand store24.8 km from Groningen
Jouw Winkelkram is an independent second-hand store.
Boetiek van Red een Kind
Charity shop24.8 km from Groningen
Boetiek van Red een Kind — a charity shop, found on 22 Oudestraat in Assen.
22 Oudestraat, Assen, 9401EJ
Kringloopwinkel Wedeka
Second-hand store24.9 km from Groningen
Kringloopwinkel Wedeka is an independent second-hand store on 10 Spoorweg, Veendam. Kringloopwinkel Wedeka also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
10 Spoorweg, Veendam, 9641KH
Terre des Hommes
Charity shop25.1 km from Groningen
Terre des Hommes — a charity shop, found on 22A Kerkstraat in Assen. Also worth knowing about Terre des Hommes: the map lists its hours as Mo 13:30-17:00; Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
22A Kerkstraat, Assen, 9401GW
Hours: Mo 13:30-17:00; Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00
Phone: +31 592 760 023
Hippe Kringloop
Second-hand store25.9 km from Groningen
Hippe Kringloop — an independent second-hand store, found on 77 Brunelstraat in Assen. Also worth knowing about Hippe Kringloop: it has a website with more detail.
77 Brunelstraat, Assen, 9404KB
kringloopwinkel Abel Tasman
Charity shop26.3 km from Groningen
kringloopwinkel Abel Tasman is a charity shop on 20 Rondeboslaan, Farmsum. kringloopwinkel Abel Tasman also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
20 Rondeboslaan, Farmsum, 9936BK
Kringloop Pikulan
Charity shop26.7 km from GroningenRun by Pikulan
Kringloop Pikulan is a charity shop run by Pikulan on 20 De Dellen, Surhuisterveen. Kringloop Pikulan also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 13:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
20 De Dellen, Surhuisterveen, 9231EC
Hours: Mo-Sa 13:00-17:00
Phone: +31 512 366 258
Emmaus Eemsmond
Charity shop26.7 km from Groningen
Emmaus Eemsmond is a charity shop on 6 Dijkstraat, Farmsum. Emmaus Eemsmond also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
6 Dijkstraat, Farmsum, 9936CW
What the map tells us about thrifting in Groningen
34 of the 76 shops list their opening hours, which is unusually helpful for Groningen — thrift stores are notorious for surprise closures. Still, call ahead if you're making a special trip to Groningen; volunteer-run shops sometimes close early on quiet days.
37 shops have websites listed, worth a look before you go — some post new arrivals or sale days online.
The Groningen thrift circuit
The efficient Groningen thrifting route strings these together: Recessie 3.0, Môi on 9 W.A. Scholtenstraat, Oale Boudel, Mamamini Noorderplantsoen on 100 Noorderbinnensingel, Koopjes Hoek on 42 Korreweg, Leger des Heils, Mamamini Damsterdiep, and Kringloop Red Een Kind on 86-4 Peizerweg — 76 shops, one logical loop, no backtracking. 68 more are listed below.
Thrifting tips for Groningen
Thrifting in Groningen goes better with a little prep:
- Learn your fabrics at Recessie 3.0. A quick touch tells wool from acrylic, leather from pleather. Natural fibres at thrift prices are the whole game.
- Don't skip the linens at Môi. Tablecloths, curtains and wool blankets are routinely excellent and routinely overlooked. Check for stains in good light.
- Ask when new stock hits the floor. Shops restock on rhythms — truck days, volunteer shifts. One question at the counter tells you when to come back.
- Learn the colour-tag system. Many charity shops discount by tag colour on rotation. Ask which colour is half price this week — it changes regularly.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around Groningen — that covers the town itself plus the surrounding communities you'd reasonably drive to for a thrifting run. Listings come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by local volunteers, so a brand-new shop in Groningen can take a while to appear. If you spot one of the 76 that's closed, or a great shop we missed, the fix is to update the map itself — that's where this guide reads from.
Prices at Groningen's thrift stores are set by each shop and change constantly, so we don't list them. As a rough rule, charity shops are the cheapest, independents sit in the middle, and anything labelled vintage costs more everywhere — Groningen included.
Thrift store listings for Groningen: 76 mapped from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Photos from Wikimedia Commons contributors; individual photo credits appear in captions. Listing data was last refreshed automatically — verify hours before visiting.