XII ENSSEE Forum: congress guide
welcome!
Introduction
It is with great pleasure that the ENSSEE board invites you to the XII ENSSEE on 23-26th October. The ENSSEE Forum is an international congress where state of the art information, research and projects are presented around the following themes: • Sport and coaching • Sport and health • Physical education • Sport management During the congress you will be informed about new opportunities around sport themes in Europe, you will be inspired by recent projects and will get the chance to broaden your network and create innovative new project ideas with people from across Europe.
This year, the forum will be held at the Hanze University of Applied Science in Groningen, the Netherlands. The School of Sport Studies has excellent, inspiring and professional facilities to host this event. And of course we invite you to discover the great city of Groningen. As a lively university city, Groningen has the youngest average population in the Netherlands. It has a long and turbulent history, which becomes evident from the historic warehouses, courts and buildings. Groningen is also a city with energy, with the most numerous examples of innovative architecture within its boundaries. We hope to meet you in Groningen in October!
For people in sport business, research and education, this is the congress you can’t afford to miss!
Joan Janssens, Dean School of Sport Studies, Hanze University of Applied Science Groningen
Jose Rodrigues, President of ENSSEE
Aim of the congress
The aim of the XII ENSSEE FORUM in Groningen is to stimulate the development of innovation, (applied) research and new projects in the field of Sport, Education and Employment through international cooperation of sports universities, sport organizations and companies related to sports on a local, national and international level. We present a dynamic program with expert groups on Sport Management, Sport Coaching, Physical Activity and Health & Physical Education who will present state of the art research and projects. During the congress, there are also creative innovation sessions in which all participants will play an active role and brainstorm about new project ideas. The session will be led by a professional organization. Furthermore there will be a speaker corner where international, national and local speakers, researchers, partners and project coordinators present their projects, organizations.
Of course there are lots of opportunities for networking and there will be a great social program. This congress is the place to meet professionals in the field of sport and interesting sport related organizations to broaden your network!
XXI ENSSEE Time
Thursday October 24rd
Friday October 25rd
Saturday October 26rd
08.00-08.30
Transfer to Hanze University
Transfer to Hanze University
Transfer to Hanze University
08.30-09.00
Key Note professor Naul (INTERREG)
Key Note Marc Lammers, former Olympic coach Ladies Hockey Team, current coach of Men Hockey Team Belgium, Olympic Gold in Beijing
Keynote Martijn Aslander, Sports & Quantified Self, the possibilities to improve sport and healthy lifestyle by technical devices as Nike fuelband, fitbit
Session expert group: Physical Education
Session expert group: Sport Coaching
Session expert group: Physical Activity and Health
Session expert group: Sport Management
Session expert group: Quality Assurance
Session expert group: Physical Education
Session expert group: Sport Coaching
chair: Kristine de Martelaer & Göran Patriksson
chair: Ladislav Petrovic & Jan Minkhorst
chair: R. Santos Rocha
chair: Kris Tuinier
chair: Karen Petry & Pedro Sequeira
chair: Ken Hardman
chair: Patrick chair: Duffy, Jose Johan de Jong Curado
break included
break included
break included
break included
break included
09.00-09.30
Wednesday October
FORUM PROGRAMME
Arrival
09.30-10.00
Session expert group; Physical Education
Session expert group; Sport Coaching
Session expert group: Physical Activity and Health
Session expert group; Sport Management
Session expert group; Quality Assurance
chair: Gemma van VuurenCassar & Michal Bronikowski
chair: Patrick Duffy
chair: Daniela Caporossi &. Johan de Jong
chair: Kris Tuinier
chair: Karen Petry & Pedro Sequeira
break included
break included
break included
break included
10.00 - 10.30 10.30-11.00 11.00-11.30 11.30-12.00 12.00-12.30 12.30-13.00
13.00- 13.30 13.30-14.00
Arrival/registration @ Groninger Museum, visiting museum
break included
Lunch & tour Willem Alexander Sportcenter
15.00 - 15.30
Official launch PAL
Posterpresentations and tour of SportsFieldLab
16.30 - 17.00 17.00-17.30
Break ENSSEE games
ENSSEE games working towards new project proposals and networks
Presentation EU Horizon 2020 and Erasmus for all by Bart Ooijen,
17.30-18.00
Bike or walk tour
18.00-18.30
Drinks and Network session
18.30-19.00 19.00-19.30 19.30-20.00
Walk to hotel and city centre
Transfer to hotel
Transfer to hotel
Dinner on own occasion Possibility to visit the GasTerraFlames match
20.00-20.30
Walk to ‘der Aa-Church’
20.30-21.00
Gala dinner, including dinner speeches and Albert Madella award, location next forum City Council Member Dig Istha
21.00 - 21.30 21.30 - 22.00 22.00 - 22.30 22.30 - 23.00 23.00 - 23.30
chair: Karen Petry
Quantify yourself, discover and experience the possibilities and apps in the field of sports
Transfer to hotel Optional: excursions in Groningen
Openingsceremony by President ENSSEE, dean School of Sportstudies, representative of city of Groningen
chair: Kris Tuinier,
Closing cermony: results XII forum Presentations & new president
14.30 - 15.00
15.30 - 16.00
Session expert group: Quality Assurance
Lunch
Key note: Koen Lemmink
16.00-16.30
Session expert group: Sport Management
Break
Succesfull ENSSEE Projects: PAL by Johan de Jong / Aehesis by Karen Petry Tess; by Jean Luc Patoret and Cartolina Mendonca
14.00-14.30
Session expert group: Physical Activity and Health
Keynotes & general chair
We are very proud to be able to present the following keynote speakers:
Marc Lammers Former head coach of the Dutch women’s national field hockey team “Too often we want to improve our weaknesses, but it might be wiser to... train our strong sides for 75 percent and our weak sides for 25 percent. Try it and you will notice that everybody is starting to feel better. That is the point where you start distinguishing yourself from other people.” Marc Lammers is an example of a modern type coach. He is the former head coach of the Dutch women’s national field hockey team. Earlier, at a relatively young age, he was the national coach of Spain and a rather good hockey player himself.
Marc played just five international games with the national men’s team. As a coach he prepared ‘his’ ladies’ team for more than 280 international matches. During his stay in Spain he has led the Spanish team from twentieth to the fourth place at the world ranking-list at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. His team won silver at the 2002 World Championships after a breathtaking final that was lost after penalties. In 2003 the Dutch women’s national field hockey team won the European Championships in Barcelona. The team finished second at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, after it lost the finals in a very exciting game against Germany. A completely new team won the Champions Trophy and the European Championships in Dublin, 2005. A year later the Netherlands won the Champions Trophy again. At the Olympic Games in Beijng in 2008 his team won the gold medal by beating host country China in the finals. Marc is well-known for his innovations. There was even a verb named after him: lammering. He uses a lot of technology in his modern style coaching, such as video glasses, analysis software, new hockey sticks, heartbeat meters and earphones. Marc’s presentations are innovating, visual, interactive, lively and emotional. Examples derived from practical experiences provide a perfect link to other branches of industry. Coaching has changed tremendously over the last years. Marc has his own clear vision on the new developments.
Keynotes & general chair
General chair: Arjen van Leeuwen
Martijn Aslander
Arjen van Leeuwen is a very experienced chair for (international) congresses. His characteristics are: coach • communication trainer • humor • moderator • strategic communications • co-creation • strategic advisor • mediator • inspirator • connector • networker • coordinator • visionair
Explorer in the network and information society (www.martijnaslander.nl).
Martijn Aslander is co-founder and advisor of the Quantified Self Institute. Sports & Quantified Self, the possibilities to improve sport by technical advices like Nike fuelband, fitbit, as well as to improve healthy lifestyle. More information about Quantified Self please visit the website.
“My life and work is connecting people, information and ideas. Dynamics fascinate me. Like personal development and growth. We live in interesting times; network and information society offers great opportunities for everyone. Everyday I try to explore these possibilities and to share that knowledge.”
Expert groups
The ENSSEE Network consists of five committees all focusing on a separate field of expertise. Every expert group will present the latest developments, innovations and projects in their specific field during parts the forum. The day to day program below gives you specific information of the contribution of each of these expert groups The expert groups are:
Coaching
Physical Activity and Healthy Lifestyle
Pat Duffy (ECC and University of Leeds); Ladislav Petrovic (ECC and ICCE); Jean Michel Pinel (INSEP – Paris)
Johan de Jong (Hanze University of Applied Science) Daniela Caporossi (University of Rome “Foro Italico” – IUSM), Rita Rocha (Sport Sciences School of Rio Maior)
Their themes during the congress are: Current issues in coaching and coach education within the higher education environment and the relationship of educational institutions with sport organization; Role of European and International Sport Federations in Sport Coaching and Coach Education.
Their themes during the congress are: History and future perspectives
Physical Education Antonin Rychtecky (Faculty of Physical Education – Charles University); Gemma van Vuuren-Cassar (Canterbury Christ Church University); Kristine Martelaer (University of Brussel); Konstantin Kougioumtzis (University of Gothenburg); Göran Patriksson (University of Gothenburg); Michal Bronikowski (University School of Physical Education – Poznan) Their themes during the congress are: Curricular Innovation in Physical Education Sport and Exercise Sciences: Entrepreneurship and Employability; Technology Education: Physical Education and Sport Education; Physical Education Teacher Education: Good practices and future possibilities to teach interdisciplinary in PE in primary and secondary education as well as in higher education (PETE).
Expert groups
Sport Management
Quality Assurance
Joan Janssens (Hanze University of Applied Science); Abel Santos (Sport Sciences School of Rio Maior); Jolanta Zysko (Josef Pilsudski University of Physical Education, Warsaw,)
Pedro Sequeira (Sport Sciences School of Rio Maior); Udo Hanke (Institut fürceb Sportwissenschaft – Universität Koblenz-Landau); José Rodrigues (Sport Sciences School of Rio Maior); Karen Petry (German Sport University Cologne); Joan Palmi (INEFC – Lleida)
Their themes during the congress are: The rise of the number of sport Their themes during the congress are: Standards and Guidelines for importance of sport events for tourism and economic development. However, what are the theoretical and applied research aspects that explains this relationship. This session aims to focus on innovative research and practical initiatives that focus on sport event tourism
One of the biggest phenomena in today’s society are the constant and rapid changes within sports. The question during this session: How can we teach students to show leadership and entrepreneurship in the rapidly changing sport environment?
Agencies in Europe; Quality Assurance, Accreditation and the EQF within the Sport Sector: Needs and future agenda for 2014 – 2020.
The ENSSEE games
Are you willing to look passed today’s horizon? Are you able to combine different perspectives regarding sports related themes? Does cooperation in an international network come easy to you. of the ENSSEE Sports Games. With a lot of time pressure we will be competing in 20 teams. Horizon 2020 and the Erasmus programme ‘Youth education and sport’. Spread over three days you will be working in a team of and your team don’t bring the best ideas, sorry... you won’t reach networks. If you are capable of making a solid plan in a short amount of time – convincing your colleagues of your ideas – than we have spot on the podium with your name on it.
The Sports Games is a new and energizing way of working in which the best ideas will survive! So make sure you are in your best shape, mentally and physically. Of course in the Sports Battle participating is just as important as winning!
Day to day program
Wednesday 23rd 2013 09.00 - 12.30
12.30 - 16.00
16.00 - 17.00
17.00 - 18.00
Arrival at Groningen
Arrival/registration at Groninger Museum
Opening ceremony
Presentation European Union: Horizon 2020 and Erasmus for all
Prof. Jose Rodrigues, President ENSSEE Joan Janssens, Dean School of Sport Studies Han de Ruiter, Boardmember Executive Board Hanze University
Bart Ooijen, sport policy
Groninger Museum
Groninger Museum
Location
Groninger Museum
18.00 - 19.00
19.00 Walk to hotel
Groninger Museum
City Centre
Day to day program
Thursday 24th 2013 08.00 - 08.30
Transfer to Hanze University
08.30 - 09.30
Keynote speaker: professor Naul (INTERREG)
Expert group
Chair
09.30 - 13.00 (break included)
Physical Education:
Gemma van VuurenCassar, PhD & Michal Bronikowski, associate professor
Information on the innovative curricular dimensions and initiatives emerging in higher education to stimulate the employability of graduates in the Physical Education and Sports sector. Speakers: Gemma van Vuuren-Cassar, PhD Canterbury Christ Church University, United Kingdom. Kendall Jarrett, Canterbury Christ Church University, United Kingdom and University of Ballarat, Australia. Natalie Freeman, Enterprise Manager University of East London, United Kingdom
Curricular Innovation in Physical Education Sport and Exercise Sciences: Entrepreneurship and Employability
Physical Activity & Healthy lifestyle: Educational developments and innovations in programs
Prof. D. Caporossi & Prof. J. de Jong
Technology Education: Physical Education and Sport Education This session is of interest for those engaged with • schools (didactic and pedagogical aspects) objectives (visualization, neuromuscular development based on the access and use of technology, individualization) • sport • the use of modern technology for rehabilitative purposes • the misuse of technology and potential health problems Speakers: Michal Bronikowski, associate professor, University School of Physical Education, Poland. Ida Laudanska-Krzeminska, University School of Physical Education, Poland. Elke Kniesel (tbc), Germany History and future perspectives of European PAHL programs Speakers: Prof. P. Parisi, rector University of Rome, Foro Italico Joint (Degree) programs on Physical Activity and Health - status and trends 14 years after launching the Bologna Process. Speakers: T. Skovgaard, associate professor Syddansk University Odense Harmonizing sport science curricula in the Balkans through PAHL perspective and AEHESIS Speakers: Prof. D. Caporossi, University of Rome, Foro Italico Networks and scientific developments in the field of PAHL Joint programming initiative DEDIPAC (diet and physical activity) Speakers: To be announced The barrier approach Speakers: To be announced The European Youth Heart Study - outcomes in relation to PAHL Speakers: Prof. K. Froberg, Syddansk University Odense
Day to day program
Thursday 24th 2013 Expert group
Chair
09.00 - 12.30 (break included)
Sport Management: Trends and developments in sport event tourism
Kris Tuinier, MBA
The rise of the number of sport events that countries, regions and communities host signifies the importance of sport events for tourism and economic development. However, what are the theoretical and applied research aspects that explains this relationship. This session aims to focus on innovative research and practical initiatives that focus on sport event tourism and advance the theoretical and practical knowledge in this field. Speakers: Tom Robinson, Senior Lecturer, School of Sport Studies, Hanze University Groningen, The Netherlands. Hans Slender, Lecturer, School of Sport Studies, Hanze University Groningen, The Netherlands.
Sport Coaching: Coaching and coach education in a higher education environment
Prof. Patrick Duffy & Jan Minkhorst
Coaching and coach education in a higher education environment Speakers: Helen Whitrod Brown, Leeds Metropolitan University full spectrum of coach education programs in a university environment & university sport programs Michel Brink, University of Groningen Optimizing coach – scientist interaction; Coach education programs of Hanze University Ton van Klooster, Hanze University of Applied Sciences TOP5 program Netherlands Frederic Sadys Cooperation of INSEP with higher education institutions
Quality Assurance: Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area
Karen Petry, PhD & Pedro Sequeira, PhD
13.00-14.00
Lunch & tour Willem Alexander Sport Centre
14.00-15.00
Succesfull ENSSEE projects: PAL by Johan de Jong/Aehesis by Karen Petrie and TESS project by Jean Luc Patoret and Carolina Mendoca
14.00-15.30
Speakers: Viona Crozier, Vice president ENQA The role and situation of National Qualification Agencies in Europe Prof. JosĂŠ Rodriguez, president of ENSSEE Quality assurance in higher education at the sport sector: Portuguese polytechnics case Prof. Dr. Udo Hanke, Institute of Sport Science, Humboldt University Berlin Quality evaluation procedures and standards for master degree programs in sport science- the Swiss way
Official launch PAL
15.30-16.00
Break
16.00-17.30
ENSSEE games
17.30-19.00
Bike & walk tour
19.00
Transfer to hotel and dinner on own occassion
19.30
Possibility to visit a GasTerraFlames match
Day to day program
Friday 25th 2013 08.00 - 08.30
Transfer to Hanze University
08.30 -09.30
Keynote: Innovation in Sports: focus on a competitive advantage. Be one step ahead of your competitors. Marc Lammers
Expert group
Chair
09.30– 13.00 (break included)
Physical Education:
Prof. Kristine de Martelaer & Prof. Göran Patriksson
Physical Education Teacher Education: Good practices and future possibilities to teach interdisciplinary in PE in primary and secondary education as well as in higher education (PETE).
good practices and future possibilities
Contributions: The model of Cone et al. (2009) as worked out in the book “Interdisciplinary elementary physical education”, as a continuum from simple to complex (connection-shared-partnership). Speakers: Prof. Kristine Martelaer. University of Brussels, Belgium. Prof. Kathleen Armour University of Birmingham, United Kingdom Innovation: Infusing policy and research for physical activity This is a joint parallel session between the Physical Education and the Physical Activity and Healthy Lifestyle Committees. Examples of projects about best practice models and other innovative strategies will be showcased in this session. Speakers: Prof. Johan de Jong, Hanze University Groningen, The Netherlands. Prof. Marc Cloes, AIESEP (Association Internationale des Ecoles Supérieures d’Education Physique
Physical Activity & Healthy lifestyle: a new professional in
Prof. Rita Santos Rocha
Employability and recognition of a new professional in the field of PAHL The new Physical Activity and Health Professional Speaker: To be announced Elearning Fitness Speaker: Prof. Umberto Nanni University of Rome, Sapienza Plenary discussion about strategy for employability and recognition Speaker: To be announced Innovation: Infusing policy and research for physical activity This is a joint parallel session between the Physical Education and the Physical Activity and Healthy Lifestyle Committees. Examples of projects about best practice models and other innovative strategies will be showcased in this session. Speaker: Prof. Johan de Jong, Hanze University Groningen, The Netherlands. Prof. Marc Cloes, AIESEP (Association Internationale des Ecoles Supérieures d’Education Physique
Day to day program
Friday 25th 2013 Expert group
Chair
09.30– 13.00 (break included)
Sport Management: Leadership and entrepreneurship in sports
Kris Tuinier,
EASM kick off: Gerco van Dalfsen, EASM Secretary General and Per-Göran Fahlström, EASM president.
MBA
One of the biggest phenomena in today’s society are the constant and rapid changes within sports. The question during this session: How can we teach students to show leadership and entrepreneurship in the rapidly changing sport environment? What is the place and role of entrepreneurs and the leaders of tomorrow in this fast changing environment? How can we learn students to be a leader or entrepreneur in this changing environment and what kind of research subjects are interesting for the future. Speakers: Gerco van Dalfsen, Hanze University, Groningen, The Netherlands. Ben Hattink, Hanze University, Groningen, The Netherlands
Sport Coaching: Patterns of good cooperation, possible solutions and innovations will be highlighted in this session, possibly also raising some new issues. Quality Assurance:
Dr. Ladislav Petrovic & Jan Minkhorst
Patterns of good cooperation, possible solutions and innovations will be highlighted in this session, possibly also raising some new issues. Speakers: Sjors Röttger & Miguel Crespo Role of European and International Sport Federations in Sport Coaching and coach Kirsi Hämäläinen & Jukka Tiikaja (Finland), Brynjar Saua & Anders Thelberg (Norway) Educational programs delivered in cooperation of hijger institution and a national/international federation Jan Minkhorst (Netherlands) & José Curado (Portugal) National policies for cooperation in coach education
Pedro Sequeira, PhD
Speaker: Guy Taylor, Head of the EU Working Group “Education and Training” (requested) European Qualification Framework (EQF) and the implementation in the European Countries Speakers of the above mentioned sessions together in a Round Table: Guy Taylor, Udo Hanke, jose Rodrigues Quality Assurance, Accreditation and the EQF within the Sport Sector: Needs and future agenda for 2014 – 2020
Framework (EQF) and the implementation in the European Countries 13.00-14.00
Lunch
14.00-15.00
Keynote speaker: Koen Lemmink
15.00-16.30
Poster presentations and tour SportsFieldLab
16.30-18.00
ENSSEE games: working on project ideas During this creative session all participants will play an active role and will work towards new project proposals and networks. The session will be led by a professional organization.
18.00-19.00
Drinks & Network session
19.00-19.30
Transfer to hotel
20.00 -20.30
Walk to Der Aa Kerk
20.30 - 23.30
Gala dinner including dinner speeches & Albert Madella award
Day to day program
Saturday 26th 2013 08.00 - 08.30
Transfer to Hanze University
08.30 -09.30
Keynote: Martijn Aslander
Expert group
Chair
09.30– 12.00
Physical Education: Current Issues
Prof. Ken Hardman
In this session an interactive workshop to discuss the emerging challenges for Physical Education will be convened.
Physical Activity & Healthy lifestyle: Current Issues
To be announced
Program to be announced
Sport Management: Sport policy and sport development in Europe.
Kris Tuinier MBA
Sport Coaching: The session will identify the way forward a future plans of the European Coaching Council
Prof. Patrick Duffy, Jose Curado
this session we will explore how we can reach the target group and how we can me measure these effects.
education 12.00-12.30
Break
12.30-13.30
Quantify yourself, discover and experience the possibilities and apps in the field of sports
13.30-14.00
Closing ceremony: Results XII forum & new president .
14.00-14.30
Transfer to hotel
14.30
Excursions (optional)
SportsField Lab
Applications of the SportsFieldLab in research and education The SportsFieldLab Groningen (SFLG) is embedded in the School of Sports Studies and comprises four laboratories; an Exercise Performance Testing Lab, a Biomechanics Lab, the (Neuro)Psychological Lab and (Video-)Observation Lab. All these labs are anchored to a specific knowledge domain. The overall aim is to support and enhance education, facilitate research projects and to provide service to (groups of) people. These SFLG-facilities are used for research and educational purposes in various fields of expertise. As such, the knowledge that is developed directly feeds back into the educational program. Therefore, the SFLG offers students, athletes, teachers and researchers an inspiring environment to learn and innovate their profession. In this demo/workshop, ran by students working in the labs, the innovative test and measurement facilities and their applications in research and education will be demonstrated.
Social Program
We have arranged a variety of social activities during the congress:
Groninger Museum
Bike or walk tour ‘Groninger Land’
The registration and opening ceremony of the XII ENSSEE forum will take place at the Groninger museum. We have arranged that participants of the forum can visit the museum before registration.
During a congress around sports, physical education and physical activities, it is inevitable to do some activities ourselves. On Thursday afternoon, we will organize a bike or walk tour in het ‘Groninger Land’
The Groningen Museum, a work of art in itself, is one of the most beautiful and special museums in the Netherlands. The Groningen Museum is located opposite the main central station and is the most high-profile museum in the Netherlands. This is due not only to its striking design by Italian architect Mendini, but also because of varying exhibitions, including works by Russian painter Repin, American photographer Andres Serrano, and Dutch photographer Erwin Olaf. The permanent collection consists of a large assembly of porcelain and works by the Groningen artists’ collective De Ploeg.
Gala dinner AA-kerk The last evening of the ENSSEE forum, a gala dinner is offered to all participants. The dinner will take place in a very special environment: Der Aa-kerk in Groningen. The history of the church probably starts at the end of the 12th century, with a three-aisled vaulted cruciform basilica which at that time has the title of chapel only and is mainly used by the fishermen and tradesmen who have settled at the banks of the river Aa. In the 13th century permission is granted to use the building as a parish church, named Onze Lieve Vrouwe ter Aa (Church of Our Lady ter Aa), although the church is also dedicated to St. Nicolaas, protector of sailors. The current church is largely the result of a major transformation of this Romanogothic church into a Gothic one. A big restoration was started in 1975 and was completed in 1987. In that year the church-council handed the building to a seperate foundation that now maintains it and rents it for all sorts of events.
Social Program
The City of Groningen: Excursions As a lively university city, Groningen has the youngest average population in the Netherlands. It has a long and turbulent history, which becomes evident from the historic warehouses, courts and buildings. Groningen is also a city with nerve, with the most numerous examples of innovative architecture within its boundaries. In addition, it was once proclaimed the city with the best city centre in the Netherlands because of its charm. Experience all of this and explore Groningen!
Martini Church and Tower The most important Groningen monument is the Martini tower which has overlooked the city for over five hundred years. This fourth highest tower of the Netherlands can be climbed until the third gallery, during which visitors can also communicate with the tower via their mobile telephones! Afterwards, see the Martini church, the largest church in Groningen. Originating from approximately 1230, it includes frescos from the 13th century, and one of the largest Baroque organs in northwest Europe.
Ask about the church’s opening hours prior to your visit.
Prinsenhof and Prinsentuin During recent years, Radio/TV Noord was accommodated in the Prinsenhof, but they moved a short while ago. Originally used as a monastery, a suitable function for this complex is now being looked for. Behind the Prinsenhof is the Prinsenhoftuin, which includes a rose garden and herb garden, and a footpath covered with foliage (berceau). The garden, surrounded by a wall, is one of the best examples of a Renaissance garden in the Netherlands. The Prinsenhoftuin garden is opened from early April to half-October from 10 am to sunset. The tearoom is open during fine weather.
Goudkantoor (gold office) Originally a provincial tax office, this building was built in 1635. With its lavishly decorated façades, it was the last Renaissance style building to be constructed in Groningen. It was given the name of Goudkantoor in the 19th century when the “bureau of security for gold and silver” was located here, and it is now a café/restaurant.
see you soon!