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Rivers & Waterways treasure hunt

The Netherlands is the land of water, with a rich history of rivers, canals and seaways. Our GPS treasure hunts will lead you along the most beautiful waterways, where you will discover how water shaped and still shapes our 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

Featured this week: example questions for Rivers & Waterways

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

Which bird dives underwater for fish?
Diver Chicken Turkey Parrot
Which animal has a long neck and often stands near water?
Heron Hamster Spider Snail
What can you see swimming in a pond?
Fish Horses Chickens Sheep
What sound does rain make?
Tapping Barking Singing Flutes
What can you do on a lake?
Swimming Climbing Graves Run
Where does a river often end?
In the sea In a tree In a house In a car
Which insect walks on water?
Ice skater Butterfly At Ant
What colour do water lilies often have?
White Black Brown Grey
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What does it mean when someone says an area is 'below sea level'?
It lies lower than the sea surface It lies higher than the sea surface It is by the sea It is an island
Which river splits in two at Arnhem?
The Rhine The Meuse The IJssel The Vecht
Which sea inlet was closed off by the Eastern Scheldt storm surge barrier?
The Eastern Scheldt The Western Scheldt The Haringvliet The Grevelingen
What is the Keukenhof known for besides its flowers?
It is located in a former marshland area It has the largest lock It is on the North Sea It is the highest point in the Netherlands
Which city is known for its many canals?
Amsterdam Rotterdam Eindhoven Groningen
Which river flows through Leeuwarden?
None, Leeuwarden lies on canals The Friese Vecht The Boorne The Lauwers
In which province are most of the lakes in the Netherlands found?
Friesland Gelderland South Holland Limburg
Into which sea do Dutch rivers flow?
The North Sea The Wadden Sea The Baltic Sea The Mediterranean Sea
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Which river flows through the city of Deventer?
The river IJssel The Rhine The river Vecht The Overijsselian Vecht
Which river forms the border between the Netherlands and Germany?
The Rhine The Meuse The river IJssel The Scheldt
What is the name of the river that flows through Zwolle?
The Black Water The river IJssel The Overijsselian Vecht The Regge
What is the name of the famous bridge near Moerdijk?
The Moerdijk bridges The Holland Bridge The Brabant Bridge The South Bridge
Besides flowers, what is the Keukenhof best known for?
It is in an area with many ditches and water features It has the largest lock in the Netherlands It lies on a large river It has the oldest bridge in the Netherlands
What is the name of the artificial island off the coast of The Hague?
The Sand Motor project Maasvlakte IJburg Water square
What is the Hollandse IJssel?
A river flowing from Nieuwegein to the New Maas River A canal in North Holland A lake near Amsterdam A port in Rotterdam
What is the name of the waterway connecting Utrecht and Amsterdam?
The Amsterdam-Rhine Canal The North Sea Canal The river Vecht The Merwede Canal
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In which city is Waterplein, a major hub of Dutch waterways, located?
Rotterdam Amsterdam Gorinchem Utrecht
Which canal connects the Overijsselse Vecht with the Zwarte Water?
Overijssel Canal Dedemsvaart Twente Canal Almelo-De Haandrik canal
Which canal was built to drain peat from south-east Drenthe?
Dedemsvaart Coevorden-Piccardie Canal Overijssel Canal Orange Channel
What is the name of the point where the Rhine splits into the Lower Rhine and the Waal?
Pannerdens Head Lobith Arnhem Nijmegen
What is the name of the waterway connecting Groningen to the Wadden Sea?
Reitdiep Winschoterdiep Damsterdiep Ems Canal
Which Dutch province has the most kilometres of canals?
South Holland North Holland Friesland Utrecht
What is the name of the artificial island in the Nieuwe Waterweg near Rotterdam?
Rozenburg Maasvlakte Europoort Botlek
What is the name of the water between Ameland and Terschelling?
Borndiep Amelander Zeegat Westgat Pinkegat
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What is the name of the main waterway between Amsterdam and Utrecht?
Amsterdam-Rhine Canal Fight Dutch IJssel Old Rhine
What is the width of the Afsluitdijk?
90 metres 120 metres 60 metres 150 metres
What is the main function of the Twente Canal?
Freight transport to Germany Drinking water supply Recreation and tourism Flood discharge
What water was created by damming an estuary in 1970?
Lake Veere Grevelingenmeer Brielse Meer Haringvliet
Which city lies at the intersection of four different bodies of water?
Kampen Deventer Zwolle Harderwijk
Which river has the most locks on Dutch territory?
Maas IJssel Waal Fight
What is the main function of the Maeslant barrier?
Protection against storm surge from the sea Regulation of water levels in the New Maas River Enabling passage for large ships Preventing salinisation
What is the name of the main river flowing through Limburg?
Maas Rudder Gully Niers
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What is the name of the waterway connecting Belgium and the Netherlands via Terneuzen?
Ghent-Terneuzen Canal Westerschelde Zeeland Canal Flemish-Dutch Waterway
Which work of art is located in the Eastern Scheldt storm surge barrier?
Neeltje Jans Stingray plate North Plate Swallows of Flakkee
What is the name of the river that flows through Utrecht?
The river Vecht The Kromme Rijn The Merwede Canal The Lek
Where is the source of the river Vecht?
Germany (near Darfeld) Utrecht (near Nieuwegein) Overijssel (near Hardenberg) North Holland (near Muiden)
What is the name of the nature reserve where the Zwartewater merges with other rivers?
Weerribben-Wieden Salland Ridge Veluwezoom The Wieden
What is the length of the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal?
72 kilometres 65 kilometres 80 kilometres 58 kilometres
In which year was the Markermeer separated from the IJsselmeer?
1976 1932 1968 1984
What is the original meaning of the word 'IJssel'?
Iron water Fast flow Cold river Sacred River
Create a rivers & waterways treasure hunt for Ages 18+

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