Groningen itself is the capital of the Northern part of the Netherlands and its prestigious university is the second oldest in the country. It boasts the largest teaching hospital in Holland and is a flourishing centre of trade and light industry as well. The historic inner city with its lively cafés, terraces and shops is compact and easy to walk around. The Northern part of the Netherlands has plenty to offer in the way of conference venues.Extensive conference centres in Leeuwarden with