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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

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What can you see inside a windmill?
Large gears A television A shower A trampoline
What do windmills make possible?
Eating tasty bread Flying through the air Breathing underwater Running very fast
What does a windmill do with water?
Pump it out Drink it Eat it Hide it
What are windmills often located near?
Near water Near a shop Near a school Near a playground
How old are some mills?
Very old One day old One week old Brand new
Why are windmills important?
They help people They are scary They are dirty They are stupid
What is the name for a person who works in a windmill?
Miller Baker Doctor Farmer
What surrounds a windmill?
Grass and flowers Only stones Only sand Only water
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Which season is best for mills?
All seasons are good Summer only Winter only Spring only
Why are mills so high?
To catch more wind For bird watching To avoid the rain To be more beautiful
How old are some mills in the Netherlands?
Very old, more than 400 years 5 years 20 years 1 year
When do the sails of a mill turn?
If there is wind When it rains When it is dark If there is snow
What happens in a sawmill?
Wood is cut Grain is milled Water is pumped out There is cooking
What do we learn from mills?
How people used to live How to swim How to cycle How to draw
Where is the oldest mill in the Netherlands?
In Zeddam In Amsterdam In The Hague In Utrecht
On which day can you often visit mills?
On Saturday Sunday only Never Only at night
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What is the difference between old and new wind turbines?
New make electricity Old ones are bigger New ones are made of wood There is no difference
What is the round part at the top of a mill called?
Mill cap Mill hat Mill cap Mill helmet
What can children learn when they visit a mill?
How work used to be done How cars work How computers work How planes fly
How many people can live in a mill?
A small family One hundred people Nobody An entire village
Which birds sometimes nest in a mill?
Owls Penguins Ostriches Parrots
Which mill is on Dutch coins?
A windmill A water mill A toy mill A chocolate mill
What modern machine does the same thing as a grist mill?
An electric mill A washing machine A hoover A television
How many blades does a Dutch wind turbine usually have?
4 blades 2 blades 6 blades 10 blades
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What is the main reason the Netherlands had so many mills?
To pump water from polders To generate electricity To make the landscape more beautiful To attract tourists
How many people used to usually live in a mill?
The miller's family Nobody Only the miller The whole village
What is a crumb mill?
A mill that grinds spices A very small mill A mill that makes breadcrumbs A broken mill
What is the name of the wheel inside the mill?
Upper wheel Crown wheel Gear Wire wheel
What happened in a paper mill?
Paper was made Paper was sold Paper was printed Paper was folded
What did millers use to stop the mill?
A brake A rope A necklace Their hands
What is the difference between a wind and water mill?
The type of energy they use Their size Their colour Their age
What colour do Dutch wind turbines usually have?
White or cream Red Blue Green
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Approximately how many working mills are left in the Netherlands?
About 1,000 About 500 About 2,000 About 200
What is the symbol on many Dutch euros that has to do with windmills?
The Kinderdijk mill A miller Mill wicks Grain
What is a millstone?
A large round stone used to grind grain The stone the mill is built from A stone that holds the mill in place A decorative stone on the outside
What does 'cresting' mean at a mill?
Turning the hood to the wind Turning the blades Bringing grain into the mill Cleaning the mill
What does it mean when the blades of a mill are in the shape of a plus (+)?
The mill stands still for a short time The mill is broken There will be a wedding at the mill It is Sunday
What is a seesaw mod?
A small polder mill that can tilt A mill without sails A part of the millstone A kind of weather vane
What does 'molen in de werk' mean in miller's jargon?
The mill is turning and grinding The mill is being repaired The mill is closed A party is being held
What is the difference between a round and an octagonal mill?
The shape of the hull The number of blades The height of the mill The type of work
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Which Dutch city is also called 'Molenstad'?
Schiedam Alkmaar Zaandam Gouda
What colour are traditional Dutch mill sails?
White Brown Grey Beige
What is an 'octagonal mill'?
A mill with an octagonal shape A mill with eight sails An eight-metre-high mill A mill from the 18th century
Which mill symbolises Amsterdam?
The Gooyer The Otter The Flower The Dikkert
In which Dutch region can you find the most polder mills?
Alblasserwaard Achterhoek Twente Kempen
In which month does National Mills Day traditionally take place?
May April June September
What is the 'king spindle' of a mill?
The main axis that transmits movement The highest point of the mill The biggest millstone The oldest part
What is an 'upper shaft' at a mill?
The horizontal axis with the blades The vertical axis in the centre The highest point of the mill The axis of the millstones
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What is the difference between sailcloth and wooden boards on windmill sails?
Sailcloth can be adjusted to the wind strength Wooden boards are lighter Sailcloth is more durable Wooden boards catch more wind
Which organisation manages most of the historic windmills in the Netherlands?
De Hollandsche Molen The Rijksmuseum Staatsbosbeheer The Dutch National Archives
Which Dutch islands have characteristic small windmills?
The Wadden Islands The Zeeland islands The Holland islands The Frisian islands
What is the name of the part that transfers the movement of the blades to the grinding stones?
The pinion The crawler The comb wheel The gear ring
Which Dutch city was called the 'Mill Town' in the 17th century?
Zaandam Amsterdam Haarlem Leiden
What is the difference between a ground-sailer and a windmill?
A ground-sailer stands on the ground, an upper windmill on a high tube A ground-sailer has more sails than a windmill A ground-sailer pumps water, an upper mill grinds grain A ground-sailer turns more slowly than an upper windmill
What is the function of an oil mill?
Pressing oil from seeds and nuts Refining crude oil Mixing different oils Storing oil in drums
Which type of mill was mainly used for grinding paints and pigments?
Paint mill Oil mill Wood sawmill Paper mill
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What is the function of a 'paper mill'?
Making paper from rags Cutting paper into formats Drying damp paper Pressing paper into cardboard
What does the Dutch term 'molengang' mean?
A series of mills working together in series The speed at which a mill turns The sound a mill makes The route the miller walks every day
Which famous corn mill is located at Zaanse Schans?
The Cat The Dog The Fox The Bear
Which famous painter made many paintings of Dutch windmills?
Jacob van Ruisdael Rembrandt van Rijn Johannes Vermeer Pieter Bruegel
Which Dutch mill is known as the tallest ground sailor in the world?
The Nolet mill in Schiedam The Adriaan in Haarlem The Gooyer in Amsterdam De Roos in Delft
What was mainly made in a 'walk mill'?
Felt and woven fabrics were processed Leather was tanned Paper was produced Paint was mixed
What is meant by 'cresting' on a wind turbine?
The mechanism to turn the mill into the wind The cross-shaped construction of the blades The system of gears The cross beams in the fuselage
What is the technical name for the stones used for grinding grain?
Millstones or quarterstones Crushing stone and turning stones Grit and grain stones Grinding and sanding stones
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