Groningerbalg

Groningerbalg is a marine channel in Groningen, Northern Netherlands. Groningerbalg is situated nearby to the village Lauwersoog, as well as near the locality De Rug.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Lauwersoog and Vierhuizen.

Lauwersoog

Village

Photo: Romaine, CC0.

Lauwersoog is a seaside village and harbour in the province of Groningen, located in the northern part of the Netherlands. It is part of the municipality of Het Hogeland. It was established on 23 May 1969. The ferry to Schiermonnikoog departs from Lauwersoog. Lauwersoog is situated 4 km southwest of Groningerbalg.

Vierhuizen

Village

Photo: Baykedevries, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Vierhuizen is a village, which is situated 7 km south of Groningerbalg.

Hornhuizen

Village

Photo: Groninger Kerken, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Hornhuizen is a village, which is situated 7 km southeast of Groningerbalg.

Groningerbalg

Type: Marine channel
Also known as: “Poepegat”
Category: body of water
Location: Groningen, Northern Netherlands, Netherlands, Benelux, Europe
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Latitude

53.42398° or 53° 25′ 26″ north

Longitude

6.26677° or 6° 16′ 0″ east

Open location code

9F58C7F8+HP

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Localities in the Area

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