Welcome to the North
We are here to support international newcomers in smoothly transitioning to living, working, and settling in the beautiful region of the Northern Netherlands.
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Monday to Thursday, 09:30 – 12:00 & 13:00 – 16:30
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News from the North
Train strikes in Groningen this Friday
Train strikes will be disrupting Groningen travel this Friday after the FNV trade union announced a series of staggered strikes affecting different parts of the Netherlands. The reason for these strikes is the stalling of collective labour agreement negotiations with ProRail, the organisation responsible for the Dutch railway. On various days, train traffic will be […]
First snow in Groningen today
The first snow of the year has fallen in the province of Groningen, and there may be more to come this week. Even though it was mostly wet snow, in some places in the province, such as Northern Groningen, the snow stayed intact long enough to turn some gardens white. The light snowfall already gave […]
Tech company Klippa wins document management award
Local tech company Klippa won an industry award for document management in London. Klippa, which was founded in Groningen, uses AI-powered solutions to automate document processing, mobile scanning, classification, fraud detection, and verification based on documents and images. They support over 1000 clients in 25 countries all over the world. On Linkedin, Klippa CEO Yeelen […]
About us
About Us
Feel at home in the North in just a few steps
We understand there are many things to take care of when getting settled in a new country.
That’s why it’s our mission to provide a welcoming space where you can take care of everything at one convenient location.
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We helped 45,000+ international people
“I have lived in several countries (USA, Germany, Russia, Egypt) but I have to say that I have had the best experience at the Welcome Center in Groningen. Thank you again!”
“How happy it makes me to learn that the flowers got there and that they brightened up everyone’s day! This was my goal.
You guys work hard, and I wanted to make sure you guys know that your work is meaningful and very well appreciated in the city.”
“I would recommend the IWCN for new Internationals, who would like help finding their feet, but also for those who have been in the Northern Netherlands, as the information on offer is very extensive!”
“The idea to have such an office to welcome foreigners is a formidable one and this is a good tangible result. I wish there had been such an office, and people like you, 13 years ago when we arrived. It would probably have made our lives so much better, especially the first years!”
