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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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
Studentenstad Groningen
Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Ontdek de rijke universitaire geschiedenis van Groningen. Wandel langs eeuwenoude universiteitsgebouwen, de levendige G…
Nederland
15-16 year
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
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
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
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
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
Featured this week: example questions for Sinterklaas
New example questions from the library every Monday. Updated on 12 October 2026.
On which boat will Sinterklaas arrive?
A steamer
A sailboat
A speedboat
A dinghy
How do the Pieten go from roof to roof?
They jump
They fly
They climb
They run
What does Black Pete wear around his waist?
A gold belt
A rope
A necklace
Nothing
Which letter is on chocolate?
The first letter of your name
The letter S
The letter Z
No letter
When do presents come in the shoe?
At night
In the morning
In the afternoon
In the evening
What do children eat for breakfast at Sinterklaas?
Chocolate letter
Sandwich
Fruit
Yoghurt
What gift will children get in their shoe?
Small gifts
Great gifts
Money
Clothes
Which country does Sinterklaas live in?
Spain
Belgium
France
Germany
What happens when it turns 6 December?
St Nicholas leaves
St Nicholas arrives
It will be Christmas
Children go to school
What colour shoes do Pieten wear?
Black
Brown
Red
White
What colour is Sinterklaas's beard?
White
Grey
Black
Brown
How do children say hello to Sinterklaas?
By waving
By crying
By walking away
By sleeping
What is the difference between St Nicholas and Christmas?
St Nicholas is earlier than Christmas
St Nicholas is later than Christmas
It is the same party
Sinterklaas is only for big people
According to the story, what do naughty children get?
An oar
A stone
A stick
Nothing
What do children like most about Sinterklaas?
The presents
Going to bed
Doing homework
Washing up
What do the Pieten have on their heads?
A beret
A crown
A cap
A hat
What is the name of Sinterklaas's beard?
A white beard
A grey beard
A blonde beard
A black beard
What letter do children traditionally get from chocolate?
The first letter of their first name
Always the letter S
The first letter of their surname
Always the letter N
In which month does Sinterklaas arrive in the Netherlands?
November
October
December
September
What colour shoes does Zwarte Piet traditionally wear?
Black
Red
White
Brown
In which city does Sinterklaas usually arrive in the Netherlands?
It changes every year
Always in Amsterdam
Always in Rotterdam
Always in The Hague
What does Sinterklaas use to look down the chimney?
Binoculars
A magic wand
A light
A mirror
What is the difference between a pepernoot and a kruidnoot?
Peppernuts are tough, spiced nuts are crunchy
Peppernuts are bigger
There is no difference
Peppernuts are sweeter
What is the real name of St Nicholas?
Saint Nicholas
Saint Peter's
Saint George
Saint Martin
What is the most famous St Nicholas march?
See yonder comes the steamboat
Sinterklaas kapoentje
Hello St Nicholas
Oh come and have a look
What is traditionally NOT in Sinterklaas's big book?
Wish lists
Names of children
Children's behaviour
Addresses
In which city is it said that St Nicholas lived as a bishop?
Myra
Byzantium
Antioch
Constantinople
Which Dutch city has the largest Sinterklaas parade in the Netherlands?
Amsterdam
Rotterdam
The Hague
Utrecht
Which properties does Sinterklaas's staff NOT have?
He can do magic
He is made of gold
He has curls
He is tall
Which Dutch bakery chain is famous for its pepernoten?
Verkade
De Ruijter
Peijnenburg
Ball
What is the traditional way Sinterklaas walks across rooftops?
Through the chimneys
About the roof tiles
Through the gutters
Through the window
Which Dutch city has the biggest Sinterklaas entry?
This changes every year
Always Amsterdam
Always Rotterdam
Always Utrecht
What do they call Sinterklaas in Belgium?
Saint-Nicolas
Sinterklaas
St Nicholas
Saint Nicholas
What is the traditional sweet made from sugar and almonds called?
Marzipan
Almond paste
Nougat
Sweets
What is the name of the traditional sweet that looks like small kruidnoten?
Pepernoten
Kruidnoten
Sinterklaaskoekjes
Specuibolletjes
What is the name of the staff Sinterklaas wears?
Bishop's staff
Shepherd's staff
Sceptre
Stick of Nicholas
In which Dutch city is the largest Sinterklaas parade held every year?
Amsterdam
Rotterdam
The Hague
Utrecht
What does the name 'Nicholas' originally mean?
Conqueror of the people
Guardian of children
Giver of gifts
Saint of the north
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 Dutch Sinterklaas film won an international film award?
Saint
St Nicholas and the Flight through the Air
The Horse of St Nicholas
Sinterklaas and the Secret of the Big Book
Which Dutch actress played head Pete Berenpiet for many years?
Beryl van Praag
Monique van de Ven
Sylvia Millecam
Karin Flowers
Which Dutch city hosts the annual Sinterklaas World Cup?
Apeldoorn
Nijmegen
Tilburg
Breda
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 was the original colour of Sinterklaas' robe before red became dominant?
White or yellow
Blue
Green
Purple
In which Dutch region did the tradition of 'Sinterklaas on his white horse' originate?
North Holland
Zeeland
Limburg
Brabant
What is Sinterklaas called in Frisian tradition?
Sinteklaes
Saint Niklaes
Saint Klaes
Saint Nicolas
What is the name of the traditional bag in which St Nicholas carries his presents?
Jute bag
Velvet pocket
Linen bag
Wool bag
In which year was the first nationwide St Nicholas parade televised?
1952
1948
1956
1960
What is the name of the traditional Sinterklaas treat made from sugar and shaped like a bishop's hat?
Candy in miter form (no specific name)
Mint candy
Bishop sugar
Mutineer candy
Which Dutch municipality organised the first international Sinterklaas conference in 1969?
No such conference has ever taken place
Nijmegen
Maastricht
Breda
In which year did Jan Schenkman write the book 'Saint Nicholas and his servant'?
1850
1845
1855
1860
What is the traditional way Black Pete travels through chimneys?
He jumps from roof to roof
He flies like a bird
He uses a ladder
He teleports himself
Which Dutch writer wrote the famous Sinterklaas poem 'See ginds komt de stoomboot'?
K. Schippers
Annie M.G. Schmidt
Godfrey Bomans
Toon Tellegen
Which Dutch city organises the annual Sinterklaas Spektakel?
Enschede
Groningen
Zwolle
Arnhem
What traditionally happens to children who have been naughty according to Sinterklaas tradition?
They will be taken to Spain
They don't get presents
They have to do extra homework
They are locked in the attic
Which Dutch city hosts the oldest known Sinterklaas celebration?
Utrecht
Amsterdam
The Hague
Maastricht
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