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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

Subjects within The Netherlands

Cities 1.916 questions Provinces 1.525 questions Windmills 2.480 questions Tulips & Flowers 2.258 questions Dutch Art & Culture 2.026 questions Dutch Traditions 2.297 questions Famous Dutch People 1.861 questions Sinterklaas 2.489 questions Water Management & Dykes 1.887 questions Rivers & Waterways 1.759 questions Cheese & Dairy 2.515 questions King's Day 1.972 questions Wadden Islands 1.593 questions Royal Family 1.736 questions Sports in the Netherlands 2.165 questions Dutch Inventions 2.377 questions VOC & WIC 2.381 questions Dutch Language 2.117 questions Colonial History 2.010 questions Dutch Politics 1.860 questions

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

How many people worked on a VOC ship?
A lot of people Two people One person No people
At what time of day does a windmill turn?
When there is wind Only at night Only in the morning Only when it rains
Which fruit grows in warm Dutch colonies?
Banana Apple Peer Cherry
What did people use to send letters to the Netherlands?
Ship Bike Car Aeroplane
Which city has a lot of music?
Amsterdam Diemen Amstelveen Ouderkerk
What colour is the Dutch flag?
Red, white, blue Green, yellow, purple Orange, black, pink Brown, grey, white
What kind of weather was dangerous for VOC ships?
Storm with big waves Beautiful sunshine Light rain Gentle wind
Which animal builds a dam in the water?
Beaver Leo Giraffe Zebra
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What do you often see in the Netherlands?
Windmills Bergen Desert Jungle
Where does milk come out of a cow?
From the nipples From the nose Out of ears From the mouth
How does the miller know which direction the wind is coming from?
By looking at the wind vane By smelling By listening By tasting
Which sport do the Dutch do a lot of on ice?
Skates Swimming Run Jump
Which Dutch delicacy do we pan-fry?
Pancakes Bread Rice Pasta
What do the Pieten wear on their heads?
A beret A helmet A hat A headband
Why are there dykes in the Netherlands?
To hold back the water To run cars To build houses on To plant trees
What do you see first when a tulip emerges?
A green dot A red flower A brown stick A blue button
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What's in dykes to make them sturdy?
Clay and sand Sweets and biscuits Toys and balls Books and pencils
What do you do to make butter soft?
Remove from refrigerator Put in the freezer Put in water Blow on it
What is it called when you make a surprise?
Crafting surprises Making gifts Folding parcels Packing Present
Where does the mayor work?
City Hall The hospital The school The shop
Where do the presents come through?
The chimney The window The door The letterbox
What happens to old tulip bulbs?
They are making new bulbs They disappear They become stone They grow upwards
With which body part should you NOT touch the ball in football?
Hands Feet Head Knee
What is the name of the famous cheese from the city of Gouda?
Gouda cheese Amsterdam cheese Rotterdam cheese Utrecht cheese
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Which Dutch province played a leading role in colonial trade?
Gelderland Holland Brabant Friesland
What does the abbreviation WIC mean?
West India Company Global International Club Western Import Central White Polar Bear Company
Which river was important for the Dutch colony in North America?
Mississippi Hudson Delaware Connecticut
What did the Spanish Silver Fleet that Piet Hein captured transport?
Gold Silver Spices Gemstones
Approximately how long did the Dutch colonial period in Indonesia last?
200 years 350 years 150 years 500 years
Which Dutch invention is used to play music?
The Philips record player The piano The guitar The flute
What did Christiaan Huygens invent to keep track of time?
The pendulum clock The alarm clock The hourglass The sundial
For how many beads did Peter Minuit buy Manhattan from the Indians?
$24 60 guilders 100 guilders $50
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What do you call the artificial islands built to protect the coast from waves?
Sand engines Breakwaters Storm islands Water bulkheads
How many vowels does the Dutch alphabet have?
4 5 6 7
Which country is St Nicholas from, according to the stories?
Spain Italy Greece Turkey
In which Dutch city can you find the Anne Frank House?
Amsterdam Rotterdam The Hague Utrecht
Which Dutch photographer became famous for fashion and portrait photography?
Anton Corbijn Rineke Dijkstra Viviane Sassen Erwin Olaf
Which Dutch tradition goes with the funfair?
Eating cotton candy Unwrapping presents Hiding eggs Watching fireworks
Which party has the abbreviation SP?
Socialist Party Social Party Special Party Urban Party
What is traditionally in the big book of St Nicholas?
Whether children have been good or naughty All addresses of children Recipes for gingerbread cookies Songs about St Nicholas
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Which Dutch province has the smallest surface area?
Utrecht Zeeland North Holland Limburg
Which Dutch city was the most important VOC office in the Republic?
Amsterdam Rotterdam The Hague Utrecht
Which Dutch design studio designed Dutch Railways' new logo?
UNStudio Studio Dumbar Total Design Thonik
Which Dutch province is best known for its dairy production?
Friesland Gelderland North Brabant Overijssel
Approximately how many inhabitants does the smallest inhabited Wadden Island have?
950 2.500 150 5.000
Which Dutch poet wrote 'I am another'?
Jan Cremer Lucebert Gerrit Komrij This is a quote from Arthur Rimbaud, not a Dutchman
What does the Dutch word 'gezelligheid' mean as a concept?
A uniquely Dutch sense of warmth and belonging A form of politeness Organising parties Loud music and dancing
What is the minimum ageing time for aged cheese?
10 months 6 months 8 months 12 months
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Which WIC director was responsible for the development of New Netherland?
Johannes de Laet Willem Usselincx Pieter Stuyvesant Kiliaen van Rensselaer
What is an 'upper shaft' on a wind turbine?
The main axis to which the blades are attached The shaft that drives the millstones The shaft that makes the mill turn The vertical axis at the centre of the mill
What was New York's original name when it was Dutch?
New Amsterdam New Holland New Rotterdam New-Utrecht
Which Dutch cheese naturally has holes caused by carbon dioxide production?
Leerdammer Gouda Edam Maaslander
How many daughters do King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima have?
3 2 4 1
Which Dutch admiral was known for his victories in the English Sea Wars?
Michiel de Ruyter Pete Hein Maarten Tromp Cornelis Tromp
What was the name of the Dutch colonial army in Indonesia?
Royal Dutch East Indies Army (KNIL) Dutch Colonial Troops East India Expeditionary Force Batavian Guard
What was the name of the last governor general of New Netherland?
Petrus Stuyvesant Wouter van Twiller Willem Kieft Sebastiaen Krol
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What was the main function of the VOC factories in Dejima, Japan?
Trading post under strict Japanese control Military base for expansion Diplomatic embassy Porcelain production centre
What Dutch contribution to modern surgery was developed in the 20th century?
The microscopic surgery technique Anaesthesia The antiseptic method X-ray diagnostics
What is the average production of milk per Dutch dairy cow per year?
8000-9000 litres 5000-6000 litres 12000-13000 litres 6000-7000 litres
Which party was founded by Thierry Baudet?
PVV FvD JA21 THINK
Which VOC chamber had the largest number of shares?
Amsterdam Zeeland Rotterdam Horn
Which Dutch cheese is traditionally matured in caves and therefore has a characteristic blue mould?
Delft Blue Leiden cheese Bokmakirie Frisian nail cheese
What is the Speaker of the House of Representatives called?
President President Speaker Registrar
Which Dutch rower won Olympic gold in 2021?
Finn Florijn Tone Wieten No Dutch rower Karolien Florijn
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Which spices are traditionally NOT in speculoos?
Rosemary Cinnamon Cardamom Ginger
What is the average lactation period of a Dutch dairy cow?
305 days 280 days 365 days 250 days
Who was the CDA's first female parliamentary group leader?
Maria van der Hoeven Annemarie Jorritsma Rita Verdonk Marja van Bijsterveldt
Which Dutch river is nicknamed 'Old Father Rhine'?
The Kromme Rijn The Lek The Waal The Pannerdens Canal
What does it mean when a mill 'stands still with its sails in the cross'?
The mill temporarily stopped The miller died There is a celebration The mill is malfunctioning
Which Dutch river has the largest flow?
The Waal The Meuse The river IJssel The Lek
How are tulips classified that bloom early in the season?
Early tulips Spring tulips First tulips Dawn tulips
Which traditional Sinterklaas candy is shaped like the letter of your first name?
Chocolate letter Marzipan letter Speculaas letter Dropletter
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