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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 5 October 2026.

What kind of weather does St Nicholas like?
Storm and rain Sun and heat Snow and ice Fog and wind
Where do the Piets keep the presents?
In a bag In a coffin In a bag In a box
What do children hear on the roof at night?
Footsteps of the Pieten Music Rain Wind
Which country does Sinterklaas live in?
Spain Belgium France Germany
What does Black Pete wear on his head?
A beret A mitre A cap Nothing
What sweets do you get for St Nicholas?
Peppernuts Candy Licorice Vinegums
On which boat will Sinterklaas arrive?
A steamer A sailboat A speedboat A dinghy
What kind of gift do babies get?
Toys Books Clothes for big people Tools
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How old is Saint Nicholas according to the stories?
Very old 30 years 50 years 100 years
How do the horse's feet sound on the roof?
Tipple tipple tipple Boom boom boom Clap clap clap Stamp stamp
What do children do when St Nicholas is around?
Singing and reciting poems Dancing and jumping Run and scream Drawing and crafting
What do children do when they see Sinterklaas?
They wave They run away They go to sleep They start crying
What do children watch television during Sinterklaas?
The Sinterklaas News The Sinterklaas News The Sinterklaas show St Nicholas TV
What do the Piets throw sweets with?
With their hands With a shovel With a spoon With a stick
What colour shoes do Pieten wear?
Black Brown Red White
What kind of beard does Sinterklaas have?
A white beard A black beard A brown beard A grey beard
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Which popular Sinterklaas song begins with 'See yonder comes'?
See yonder comes the steamboat See yonder comes Saint Nicholas See yonder comes the horse See yonder comes the Pete
Where is the shoe traditionally placed?
By the chimney or stove In front of the window At the front door Under the bed
According to tradition, what is put in the shoe for the horse?
A carrot or hay An apple Bread Water
What is the name of the big book that contains all the deeds of children?
The big book The children's book The pack book The St. Nicholas book
Approximately how many weeks does Sinterklaas last?
About 3 weeks About 1 week About 5 weeks About 2 weeks
In which city does Sinterklaas usually arrive in the Netherlands?
It changes every year Always in Amsterdam Always in Rotterdam Always in The Hague
On which day is the official St Nicholas celebration?
5 December 6 December 4 December 25 December
When does one celebrate Christmas Eve?
5 December evening 6 December evening 4 December evening 3 December evening
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What is the traditional colour of the ring on Sinterklaas' finger?
Gold Silver Red Blue
In which city is Sinterklaas said to have been born, according to legend?
Patara Myra Constantinople Antioch
Which Dutch singer created the song 'Sinterklaas kapoentje'?
This is a traditional anthem Annie M.G. Schmidt Wim Sonneveld Herman van Veen
What do children often do immediately after putting on their shoes?
Singing a song Going to bed Writing a poem Eating peppercorns
Which Dutch islands usually get Sinterklaas last?
Wadden Islands Zeeland islands Dutch islands Frisian Islands
What are the poems associated with surprises called?
Saint poems Piet rhymes Parcel poetry December poems
Approximately how long is the Dutch Sinterklaas tradition old?
Over 700 years About 400 years About 200 years About 100 years
Which Dutch writer wrote many Sinterklaas songs?
Annie M.G. Schmidt Toon Tellegen Guus Kuijer Thea Beckman
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In which century was St Nicholas canonised?
6th century 5th century 7th century 8th century
What is the name of the traditional Sinterklaas pastry eaten mainly in the northern Netherlands?
Stuffed speculoos Sinterklaas cake Banquet letter St Nicholas cake
Which spice gives speculoos its distinctive flavour?
Cinnamon Cardamom Anise Nutmeg
In which Dutch city is the oldest surviving Saint Nicholas church?
Utrecht Amsterdam Maastricht Nijmegen
Which Dutch television series about Sinterklaas was broadcast in the 1980s?
The Club of Saint Nicholas The Saint Nicholas House Sinterklaas & Pieten The Great St Nicholas Festival
What is the traditional colour of Black Pete's trousers?
Red Blue Green Yellow
In which Dutch province is Sinterklaas also called 'Sinte Klaas'?
Limburg North Brabant Zeeland Gelderland
What is the name of the traditional neutjes sausage eaten at Sinterklaas?
This does not exist Sinterklaas sausage Pietenworst December sausage
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Which Dutch province has the most places that take their name from Saint Nicholas?
North Holland South Holland Utrecht Gelderland
Which tradition originated in the 20th century and does not belong to the historical St Nicholas celebration?
Rhyming in surprises Setting shoes Giving gifts Singing songs
Which tradition was originally more important than giving presents during St Nicholas?
Giving alms to the poor Eating special meals Singing songs Decorating the house
Which Dutch tradition around Sinterklaas became most popular with the middle class in the 19th century?
Making surprises Singing songs Organising parades Decorating houses
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 oldest continuous Sinterklaas celebration?
Kampen Deventer Zwolle Groningen
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
What colour were the first images of Zwarte Piet in Dutch picture books?
Black and white (no colours) Brown Black Grey
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What is the name of the traditional white dressing gown worn by Sinterklaas?
Rochet Albe Superpelliceum Dalmation
What are the traditional Sinterklaas songs called?
Saint Songs Pete songs Packing songs December songs
In which year was the first sound recording of a Sinterklaas party made in the Netherlands?
1928 1932 1925 1930
In which year did the first nationally televised Sinterklaas parade take place?
1952 1948 1955 1950
Which Dutch province has the most St Nicholas churches?
North Brabant Limburg Gelderland Utrecht
What is the traditional filling of pastry bar?
Almond paste Cream filling Chocolate Marzipan
In which Dutch city is the oldest known Sinterklaas statue in the Netherlands (from the 15th century)?
Amsterdam Utrecht Leiden Haarlem
What is the name of the traditional cake eaten on St Nicholas Eve?
Stuffed speculoos Sinterklaas cake Bishop's bread Pietencake
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