In Eelde, 5km south of Groningen, this space is devoted to figurative art from around Europe. The main organic structure, which blends into its natural surroundings, features paintings from some of the Netherlands' more progressive 20th-century artists, such as Wout Muller, Henk Helmantel, Herman Gordijn and Matthijs Röling.
The gardens are peppered with sculptures and there's also a sun-bathed cafe. In summer, an open-air stage is the venue for poetry readings, storytelling and concerts.
From Groningen, take bus 52 (28 minutes, every half-hour); otherwise there's a cycle route along the west side of Paterswolder Meer.
