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.
Opening hours
Monday to Thursday, 09:30 – 12:00 & 13:00 – 16:30
The IWCN is closed on the following days in 2025:
18 & 21 April; 5, 29 & 30 May; 9 June; 22 through 31 December.
(And 1 & 2 January 2026).
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More than Words: Celebrating International Mother Language Day
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News from the North
Former Groningen Mayor Schuiling fined for indecent assault as court rejects his defence
Former Groningen Mayor Koen Schuiling still has to pay a €250 fine for masturbating in public which has been re-confirmed by the court. Schuiling had attempted to contest the fine for the incident which occurred in March 2024, however, the police judge did not believe Schuiling’s version of events. The hearing was supposed to take […]
Effect of Folkingestraat cameras remains to be seen
Groningen’s Mayor attempted to curb the crime rate in and around the Folkingestraat, the shopping street connecting the Vismarkt to the Zuiderdiep, by installing security cameras a few months ago. Their effectiveness remains to be seen. The measure was widely requested and supported by residents of the area and businesses in the Folkingestraat as the […]
Help with filling out tax forms at Forum
Residents of the municipality of Groningen can get free help with their tax returns at two of the Forum’s locations in March and April. Organised by learning-by-doing organisation WIJS, students will be offering free tax consultation hours in the Forum on the Nieuwe Markt and the Forum library in Lewenborg. During these consultation hours, residents […]
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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.
