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The Netherlands offers a unique mix of historic cities, picturesque villages and beautiful nature - perfect for GPS treasure hunts. From the canals of Amsterdam to the windmills of Kinderdijk, discover the rich history and hidden stories of our beautiful 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

Subjects within The Netherlands

Cities 1.576 questions Provinces 1.429 questions Windmills 2.180 questions Tulips & Flowers 2.098 questions Dutch Art & Culture 2.014 questions Dutch Traditions 2.269 questions Famous Dutch People 1.845 questions Sinterklaas 2.301 questions Water Management & Dykes 1.703 questions Rivers & Waterways 1.647 questions Cheese & Dairy 2.335 questions King's Day 1.644 questions Wadden Islands 1.585 questions Royal Family 1.488 questions Sports in the Netherlands 2.037 questions Dutch Inventions 2.377 questions VOC & WIC 2.381 questions Dutch Language 1.909 questions Colonial History 2.010 questions Dutch Politics 1.860 questions

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What is the plural of 'book'?
books books book booklets
Which flower is very famous in the Netherlands?
Tulip Rose Flower Daisy
What colour were the great boats of long ago that sailed to distant lands?
Brown Pink Yellow Purple
What does Sinterklaas ride on?
A boat A car A bicycle A bus
Who won gold in horse riding?
Anky van Grunsven Marianne Vos Inge de Bruijn Dafne Schippers
What colour is Dutch milk?
White Red Blue Green
Which letter comes after the 'A' in the alphabet?
B C Z D
What do you do with milk in cereal?
Casting Throw Hit Stairs
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Which province has Leeuwarden as its capital?
Friesland Groningen Drenthe North Holland
What grows a lot on the islands of the Caribbean?
Sugar cane Potatoes Carrots Apples
What shape does a cheese wheel have?
Round Square Triangle Star
Which machine pumps out water?
Pumping station Tractor Car Bike
What kind of clothes did rich merchants wear?
Beautiful suits and dresses Old rags Dirty work clothes Pyjamas and slippers
Which Dutch pastry do we eat for New Year?
Oliebollen Biscuits Sandwiches Crackers
How do you write the number 3?
three tree dri dree
What does it often say on King's Day shirts?
Orange lion Green frog Blue fish Red bird
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Which colour tulip grows the most in the Netherlands?
Red Blue Green Black
What colour is Gouda cheese?
Yellow Red Purple Black
What is a small waterway called?
Ditch Way Path Avenue
What do we call the round shapes in which cheese is made?
Cheese wheels Cheese balls Cheese blocks Cheese tiles
Where did the first mill in the Netherlands stand?
No one knows for sure In my garden At school In shop
What is it called when you make a surprise?
Crafting surprises Making gifts Folding parcels Packing Present
When do mills turn best?
In windy conditions In case of rain In the night When it is cold
Which Dutch museum mainly shows modern art?
Municipal Museum Anne Frank House NEMO Science Museum Rijksmuseum
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Which Dutch colony was exchanged for New Amsterdam?
Suriname Curaçao Ceylon Cape Colony
What is the name of the famous beach race on Ameland?
Beach race Dune race Wadrace Sea Race
What is the name of the smallest town on Schiermonnikoog?
There is only one village Westerdorp Easterdorp North Village
Which Dutch explorer gave his name to a strait?
Willem Barentsz Dirk Hartog Jacob Roggeveen Willem Janszoon
What did Paul Crutzen discover about the air around us?
The hole in the ozone layer That air is made of oxygen That air has weight That air moves
Which animal do you NOT find natural on the Wadden Islands?
Camel Seal Sheep Kievit
What is best to wear on a mudflat hike?
Old sneakers Sandals Barefoot Boots
Kinderdijk is in which province?
South Holland North Holland Utrecht Zeeland
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What is New Amsterdam called these days?
New York Boston Philadelphia Washington
What is typical about a Pete's shoes?
They have curled-up tips They have high heels They are made of gold They have laces
What do we call the period between the entry and 5 December?
St Nicholas time The peak period The Packing Time The Shoe Time
What is a tjasker?
A small Frisian polder mill A part of the mill wings A kind of grain mill A tool of the miller
Which Dutch photographer became famous for fashion and portrait photography?
Anton Corbijn Rineke Dijkstra Viviane Sassen Erwin Olaf
Which port is closest to Amsterdam?
IJmuiden Den Helder Enkhuizen Volendam
What are breeding wicks?
Blades that automatically adjust their sailcloth Extra small blades Blades for young mills Blades that are broken
What type of flower is used for perfume?
Hyacinth Tulip Crocus Daffodil
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What danger can hikers encounter while mudflat hiking?
Rising tide Zeerobben Toxic algae Undercurrent
What percentage of global bulb exports come from the Netherlands?
80% 60% 95% 50%
What do children often do immediately after putting on their shoes?
Singing a song Going to bed Writing a poem Eating peppercorns
In which province is the island of Ameland located?
Friesland North Holland Groningen Flevoland
Which Dutch province has the most islands?
Friesland Zeeland North Holland South Holland
Which Dutch football club was the first to play in a European final?
Ajax Feyenoord PSV FC Utrecht
What was New York's original name before the English took over?
New Amsterdam New Netherland Fort Orange Breuckelen
Which Dutch rower won Olympic gold in the double-four?
Diederik Simon Mitchel Steenman Tone Wieten Koen Metsemakers
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Which palace is the official residence of the Dutch king?
Huis ten Bosch Palace Palace on Dam Square Paleis Het Loo Noordeinde Palace
Christiaan Huygens invented the pendulum, but what was his other famous time-measuring instrument?
The spiral spring mechanism The sundial The cog The water clock
Which month is the best for buying tulips for a vase?
March February April May
Which Dutch city claims the oldest Sinterklaas celebration in the Netherlands?
Deventer Utrecht Amsterdam The Hague
How many different varieties of tulips are planted at the Keukenhof every year?
About 800 About 600 About 1,000 About 500
Which Dutch singer is known for his Kings Day performances?
Guus Meeuwis Marco Borsato Anouk Caro Emerald
What was the role of compradoors in the VOC trade?
Local traders who acted as intermediaries Dutch shipwrights Military commanders Company accountants
What tradition does King Willem-Alexander have with water?
He is an experienced water sportsman He has a swimming pool in his palace He only drinks spring water He swims in the sea every day
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Which Dutch province is known as the heart of cheese production?
North Holland South Holland Friesland Utrecht
Which Dutch cheese is traditionally matured in caves and therefore has a characteristic blue mould?
Delft Blue Leiden cheese Bokmakirie Frisian nail cheese
Which Dutch cheese merchant introduced the cheese brand 'Leerdammer'?
Cees Boterkooper Jan Vermeer Piet Klaver Henk de Jong
In which province is Veluwezoom National Park located?
Gelderland Utrecht North Brabant Overijssel
Which Dutch invention made the first transoceanic flights possible?
The Fokker aircraft synchronisation system Sperry's autopilot Boeing's landing gear Rolls Royce's jet engine
Which Dutch judoka won Olympic gold in 2021?
Sanne van Dijke Henk Grol No Dutch judoka Tornike Chakadua
Which Dutch singer won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1975?
Teach-In Corry Brokken Maggie MacNeal Sandra Reemer
What Dutch contribution to modern shipping was developed in the 17th century?
The fluorescent ship design The compensation compass The steering wheel The ship's chronometer
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Which barrier protects Rotterdam from storm surges?
Maeslantkering Hartel barrier Dutch IJssel barrier Rotterdam Watershed
What is the traditional shape of Dutch Gouda cheese?
Flat round wheel Rectangular block Globe Cylinder shape
Which traditional Dutch profession used a 'tijmolen'?
Miller Visser Farmer Blacksmith
Which Dutch cyclist won the Tour de France in 1980?
Jan Janssen Joop Zoetemelk Hennie Kuiper Steven Rooks
Which party formed the Lubbers I cabinet together with the CDA?
VVD Labour Party D66 ARP
In which city is the oldest police station in the Netherlands?
Amsterdam The Hague Utrecht Rotterdam
Which Dutch prince studied at TU Delft?
Prince Friso Prince Willem-Alexander Prince Constantine Prince Claus
What is the difference between a 'scaffold mill' and a 'ground sailor'?
A scaffold mill stands on a raised platform A tower mill has more sails A tower mill always turns clockwise A tower mill is always made of stone
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