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Rivers & Waterways treasure hunt

The Netherlands is the land of water, with a rich history of rivers, canals and seaways. Our GPS treasure hunts will lead you along the most beautiful waterways, where you will discover how water shaped and still shapes our country.

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Kinderplezier langs de grachten

Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
Een leuke speurtocht door Utrecht speciaal voor kinderen! Ontdek de grachten, bruggen en bijzondere plekjes van deze ge…
Nederland 7-8 year
35 min 1,5 km 10 1
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Studentenstad Groningen

Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Ontdek de rijke universitaire geschiedenis van Groningen. Wandel langs eeuwenoude universiteitsgebouwen, de levendige G…
Nederland 15-16 year
55 min 2,5 km 10 15
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Klein Nederland ontdekken

Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Een speurtocht voor de allerkleinsten! Wandel door de buurt rond Madurodam en ontdek leuke dingen over Nederland.
Nederland 3-4 year
35 min 1,2 km 10 5
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Politiek Den Haag

Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Ontdek het politieke hart van Nederland. Wandel langs het Binnenhof, de Ridderzaal en andere historische plekken waar d…
Nederland 13-14 year
50 min 2,3 km 10 1
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Culinair Rotterdam

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Ontdek de lekkerste plekjes van Rotterdam! Van de beroemde Markthal tot de gezellige terrassen van de Witte de Withstra…
Nederland 13-14 year
55 min 2,5 km 10 3
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Havensafari Rotterdam

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Pak je fiets en ontdek de Rotterdamse haven! Van de Euromast tot het Maritiem Museum - leer alles over scheepvaart, tra…
Nederland 13-14 year
55 min 7,0 km 10 1
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Amsterdam ontdekken voor kids

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Ontdek het centrum van Amsterdam met de hele familie! Van het Koninklijk Paleis tot het Begijnhof - leer alles over de …
Nederland 9-10 year
50 min 2,2 km 10 6

Featured this week: example questions for Rivers & Waterways

New example questions from the library every Monday. Updated on 12 October 2026.

Where does a river often end?
In the sea In a tree In a house In a car
Where does rain come from?
Clouds Trees Cars Stone
Which animal jumps well and lives near water?
Frog Chicken Cow Cat
What often grows along the waterfront?
Reed Candy Toys Socks
What shape does a drop often have?
Round with tip Square Triangle Star
What grows under water?
Seaweed Apples Bread Socks
What is a lock?
A water door A playground A shopping trolley A phone
What happens to water when it gets very cold?
It will be ice cream Turning red It will be big It will be sweet
Create a rivers & waterways treasure hunt for Ages 3-4
In which province are most of the lakes in the Netherlands found?
Friesland Gelderland South Holland Limburg
What does it mean when someone says an area is 'below sea level'?
It lies lower than the sea surface It lies higher than the sea surface It is by the sea It is an island
Which river flows through Leeuwarden?
None, Leeuwarden lies on canals The Friese Vecht The Boorne The Lauwers
Which Dutch province has the most large rivers?
Gelderland North Holland Limburg Friesland
Which river forms the border between the Netherlands and Belgium?
The Meuse The Rhine The Scheldt The Roer
What is the difference between a river and a canal?
A canal is man-made A canal is always wider A river is always deeper There is no difference
Which river splits in two at Arnhem?
The Rhine The Meuse The IJssel The Vecht
Which lake was created after the Zuiderzee was closed off?
The IJsselmeer The Markermeer The Ketelmeer The Gooimeer
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What is the name of the river that flows through Maastricht?
The Meuse The Rhine The Rudder The Gully
Which port is most important for fisheries in the Netherlands?
Den Helder Rotterdam Amsterdam Flushing
What was the IJsselmeer originally?
A saltwater sea called the Zuiderzee A big river An artificial lake A natural freshwater lake
What is the name of the river that flows through Zwolle?
The Black Water The river IJssel The Overijsselian Vecht The Regge
What is the Biesbosch?
A national park with rivers and islands A large dam A historic port A canal between two provinces
What is the Markermeer created by?
The closure of part of the IJsselmeer Digging a new canal A flood in the past Damming a river
What is special about the New Waterway?
It is an artificially dug channel to the sea It is the deepest river in the Netherlands It is the oldest waterway in the Netherlands It has the most bridges in the Netherlands
What is the Hollandse IJssel?
A river flowing from Nieuwegein to the New Maas River A canal in North Holland A lake near Amsterdam A port in Rotterdam
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What is the name of the mouth of the Rhine in the North Sea?
Corner of Holland IJmuiden Scheveningen Katwijk
Into which sea does the IJssel flow?
North Sea Wadden Sea IJsselmeer Markermeer
What is the name of the artificial waterway between the Wadden Sea and the IJsselmeer?
Afsluitdijk Houtribdijk Markermeer dam Zuiderzeedijk
What is the name of the ancient river that flows through Utrecht?
The river Vecht The Kromme Rijn The Lek The Linge
Which lock is the largest sea lock in the world?
Princess Amaliahaven lock IJmuiden sea lock Terneuzen lock Volkerak lock
In which province is the Sneekermeer lake located?
Groningen Friesland Drenthe Overijssel
What is the maximum headroom of most Dutch canals?
7.5 metres 9.1 metres 12.0 metres 15.5 metres
Which locks form the main access to the port of Rotterdam from the sea?
Haringvliet locks Maeslantkering Brienenoord lock Volkerak locks
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Which river forms the natural border between the Netherlands and Belgium over the longest stretch?
Maas Scheldt Dommel Mark
Which canal is considered the oldest man-made waterway in the Netherlands?
Corbulo's canal Vlaardingse Vaart Rhineland Canal Old Rhine
Which Dutch port has the deepest channel to the sea?
Rotterdam (Europoort) Amsterdam Flushing Den Helder
Which river forms the northern border of the Randstad?
IJ Zaan Spaarne North Sea Canal
What is the largest artificial lake in the Netherlands?
IJsselmeer Markermeer Ketelmeer Veluwemeer
What is the width of the Afsluitdijk?
90 metres 120 metres 60 metres 150 metres
Which river has the most locks on Dutch territory?
Maas IJssel Waal Fight
What is the name of the water created by the breach of St Elizabeth's Flood in 1421?
Biesbosch Hollands Diep Haringvliet Grevelingen
Create a rivers & waterways treasure hunt for Ages 17-18
What is the name of Europe's largest port?
Port of Rotterdam Port of Amsterdam Port of Antwerp Port of Hamburg
What is the name of the Rhine tributary that bends north at Arnhem?
Lower Rhine Gelderland IJssel Pannerdens Canal Leak
Which bridge spans the Nieuwe Maas river in Rotterdam?
Erasmus Bridge Willems Bridge Van Brienenoord Bridge Queen's Bridge
Which waterway connects the Wadden Sea to Amsterdam?
North Sea Canal via IJsselmeer Amsterdam-Rhine Canal North Holland Canal IJ
What is the name of the place where the rivers Waal and Meuse meet?
Gorinchem Dordrecht Sliedrecht Papendrecht
What is the name of the weir at Grave in the Meuse?
Weir Grave Maassluis Grave Graven Water Lock North Brabant Weir
What is the name of the waterway connecting Dordrecht and Rotterdam?
Old Meuse New Merwede Lower Merwede North
Which Dutch province has the longest coastline?
Zeeland North Holland South Holland Friesland
Create a rivers & waterways treasure hunt for Ages 18+

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