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Sinterklaas treasure hunt

Every year in November and December the Netherlands fills with excitement as Sinterklaas and his Pieten arrive by steamboat. A Sinterklaas GPS treasure hunt brings that magic outdoors: children follow a trail of clues, help the Pieten recover lost parcels or a missing Big Book, and end with a well-earned reward. Perfect for families, schools, scouting groups and neighborhood associations.

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Sinterklaas treasure hunt - GPS treasure hunt The Netherlands

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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 Sinterklaas

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

What do dear children get from St Nicholas?
Gifts Nothing A stand Homework
What do naughty children find in their shoes?
A twig Candy Toys Nothing
Which animal does Sinterklaas ride on?
A horse A donkey A dog A cat
What do children do for Sinterklaas?
Making a drawing Doing the laundry Cooking Car driving
What book do children read about St Nicholas?
Sinterklaas books Textbooks Comic books Cookbooks
What's in the big book of St Nicholas?
Whether children have been well behaved Recipes for biscuits Stories about animals The road to the Netherlands
On which boat will Sinterklaas arrive?
A steamer A sailboat A speedboat A dinghy
What sweets do you get for St Nicholas?
Peppernuts Candy Licorice Vinegums
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Where do the presents come through?
The chimney The window The door The letterbox
What do the Pieten have on their heads?
A beret A crown A cap A hat
What do many Pieten have in their ears?
Gold rings Flowers Feathers Stars
What colour is the cloak of St Nicholas?
Red Blue Green Purple
What is speculoos?
A spicy cake A kind of chocolate A hot drink A sweet
What does Sinterklaas have in his hand?
A staff A sword A wand A hammer
What kind of gloves do the Pieten wear?
White gloves Black gloves Red gloves No gloves
Where are the presents made?
In the workshop In shop Home At school
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Where does Sinterklaas hide his presents according to the stories?
In different secret places in the house Always under the bed Only in the cupboard Only in the attic
How long will Sinterklaas remain traditional in the Netherlands?
Until 6 December All year Until January Until Christmas
What do children often do before going to bed during St Nicholas time?
Putting their shoes on Writing a letter Singing Sinterklaas songs Gift wrapping
What is the traditional colour of Black Pete's suit?
Red, yellow and blue Black and white Green and gold Purple and silver
When does one celebrate Christmas Eve?
5 December evening 6 December evening 4 December evening 3 December evening
What do Pieten traditionally wear on their heads?
A beret A hat A cap A hat
What is NOT part of the traditional St Nicholas celebration?
Setting off fireworks Writing poems Singing songs Giving gifts
What colour are Sinterklaas's gloves?
White Red Gold Black
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Which ingredient is NOT in traditional peppercorns?
Vanilla Cloves Cinnamon Ginger
What is meant by 'Sinterklaas doesn't exist anymore' after New Year's Eve?
He has returned to Spain The party is over The magic is gone He won't come until next year
Which Dutch writer wrote the famous poem 'Sint Nikolaas kapoentje'?
Jan Schenkman Hendrik Tollens Vondel Annie M.G. Schmidt
What is the traditional form of marzipan during Sinterklaas?
Pig Horses Birds Fish
What do people call the traditional Sinterklaas biscuits that are shaped like letters?
Letter banquet Letter cakes Alphabet cake Name biscuits
What is traditionally NOT in Sinterklaas's big book?
Wish lists Names of children Children's behaviour Addresses
Which Dutch bakery chain is famous for its pepernoten?
Verkade De Ruijter Peijnenburg Ball
Which Dutch city claims to have had the first entry of Sinterklaas?
Amsterdam Rotterdam The Hague Utrecht
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Which Dutch painter made a famous painting of St Nicholas celebrations in the 17th century?
Jan Steen Johannes Vermeer Rembrandt van Rijn Pieter de Hooch
Which Dutch author wrote the famous children's book 'Het grote boek van Sinterklaas'?
Annie M.G. Schmidt Paul Biegel Tonke Dragt Thea Beckman
Which Dutch city organises the 'National Sinterklaasintocht' every year?
Changing cities Amsterdam Rotterdam The Hague
Which Dutch actor portrayed Sinterklaas in the film 'Het Paard van Sinterklaas'?
Yvo Groeneveld Michiel Romeyn Jeroen Spitzenberger Peter Faber
In which country outside the Netherlands and Belgium is Sinterklaas also celebrated?
Suriname Germany France England
On what date did the historical Saint Nicholas die?
6 December 5 December 25 December 1 December
What color are Sinterklaas's traditional gloves?
White Red Gold Black
In which Dutch city is the largest Sinterklaas parade held every year?
Amsterdam Rotterdam The Hague Utrecht
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Which Dutch music group made the album 'Sinterklaas is jarig'?
Children for Children The Sinterklaas song orchestra The Singing Companions The Children's Choir
What is the origin of the tradition of putting carrots and hay in front of the horse?
St Nicholas originally travelled on horseback It was food for the reindeer Black Pete had his own horse It was symbolic of the harvest
Which Dutch city claims the largest collection of Sinterklaas attributes in the world?
Hoogeveen Harderwijk Heerenveen Helmond
Which Dutch city has the oldest surviving Sinterklaas monument?
Amsterdam Utrecht Nijmegen Maastricht
What was the name of the first Black Pete in Jan Schenkman's 1850 book?
He had no specific name Pete Black Pete Servant Pete
In which Dutch province did the tradition of the 'Sinterklaas wall' originate?
North Brabant Limburg Gelderland Overijssel
Which delicacy was traditionally eaten only around St Nicholas and is now available all year round?
Marzipan Speculoos Peppernuts Chocolate letters
Which religious order had a special veneration for St Nicholas in medieval Holland?
The Benedictines The Franciscans The Dominicans The Augustinians
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Which Dutch city claims to have held the Netherlands' first organised Sinterklaas parade in 1952?
Zaanstad Alkmaar Horn Enkhuizen
What is the traditional shape of a speculaas doll?
A human figure An animal A house A boat
Which Dutch artist created the first illustrated version of 'Sint Nicolaas en zijn knecht' in 1850?
Jan Schenkman Johannes Bosboom Joseph Israel Hendrik Willem Mesdag
Which Dutch bakery claims to be the inventor of marzipan Sinterklaas?
Goossens confectionery (from 1912) De Gruijter confectionery Van der Does confectionery Bakery Kwekkeboom
Which Dutch television channel has been broadcasting the Sinterklaasjournaal since 2001?
NTR AVROTROS KRO-NCRV VPRO
What is the official colour of Zwarte Piet's costume?
Red, yellow and blue Black and white Green and gold Purple and orange
Which traditional Sinterklaas attribute is used to spank naughty children?
Rod Twig Pietenzak Bishop's staff
What was the name of the first known depiction of Zwarte Piet in the Netherlands from 1850?
The servant of St Nicholas Black Pete the helper The Moorish servant Pieter the black
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