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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

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What can a mill make from grain?
Flour Milk Juice Soup
Where can children see windmills?
All over the Netherlands Only on TV Only in books Nowhere
What else can a windmill help with?
Keeping your feet dry Making rain Stopping the wind Making snow
What sits on top of a windmill?
A cap A bird A flower A car
What shape do windmill sails have?
Long and narrow Round Square Like a star
What do people do when they visit a mill?
Look around and learn Sleep Swim Fly
What is the most fun thing about windmills?
They move in the wind They are very small They are invisible They make noise
What turns on a windmill?
The sails The door The roof The wall
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Where can you learn the most about mills?
By visiting them By watching TV By sleeping By eating
What is often next to a mill?
The miller's house A swimming pool A playground A car park
Which people work in mills?
Millers Doctors Firefighters Postal workers
What shape do many mills have?
Round Triangular Heart-shaped Star-shaped
How many different types of mills are there?
Lots of different Only one species Only two types None
Approximately how many mills are there in Kinderdijk?
19 mills 5 mills 100 mills 2 mills
Which Dutch province has a lot of windmills?
South Holland Limburg Drenthe Zeeland
Why are there mills in the polder?
To pump away water To catch birds To block the sun To make music
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Which animals do you often see around mills?
Ducks Elephants Penguins Lions
What is written on the mill sometimes?
The name of the mill The recipe for pancakes A narrative Shopping hours
What do new wind turbines make?
Electricity Bread Water Toys
What can you buy in some mills?
Flour Cars Televisions Shoes
What kind of animals often graze around mills?
Cows Lions Sharks Snakes
What makes a mill turn?
Wind Rain Snow Sunlight
Where is the best place to view mills?
In an open-air museum At the supermarket At the cinema In the pool
Approximately how many mills are there at Kinderdijk?
19 mills 5 mills 50 mills 100 mills
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What material are mill wings usually made of?
Wood Stone Metal Plastic
What do you call someone who operates a mill?
Miller Mill builder Miller Mill driver
What is a grist mill?
A mill grinding grain into flour A mill that counts corn A mill that is yellow A mill that makes oil
What were mills doing in the Zaanse Schans?
Various craft tasks Milling grain only Pumping out water only Entertaining tourists
How many mills are there at Kinderdijk?
19 mills 12 mills 25 mills 8 mills
What happens when the wind blows too hard for a mill?
The mill is shut down Mill turns faster The mill goes flying The mill changes colour
What was made in paint mills?
Powder for paint Tassels Paint cans Painting cloths
What are the sails of mill wings called?
Breeding Cloths Rags Sheets
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What happens when a windmill turns too fast?
The miller applies the brake or takes in some sails The mill stops automatically The mill slows down by itself Nothing happens at all
What are breeding wicks?
Blades that automatically adjust their sailcloth Extra small blades Blades for young mills Blades that are broken
How many people could usually live in a windmill?
A family of 4 to 6 people Usually only the miller 10 to 15 people Nobody could live in one
Which wind direction was best for Dutch windmills?
Southwest wind Northeast wind Northwest wind Southeast wind
What is the Zaanse Schans famous for?
Its many industrial windmills The most beautiful grain mills The largest polder mills The oldest mills in the Netherlands
How did millers communicate with each other in the past?
By the position of the sails By firing rockets By writing letters By shouting from the mill
Why were mills often built on dykes or hills?
To catch more wind To look more beautiful To stay dry To be able to see further
What does a miller use to cover the blades of a windmill?
Sails Plastic bags Wooden planks Metal plates
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Which part of the mill is called the 'cap'?
The upper swivel part The miller's hat Covering the flour The roof of the mill house
What is the Dutch name for a miller?
Miller Millmaster Mill manager Mill worker
Which part of a mill is called the 'bonkelaar'?
A large gear The clock in the mill The storage bin The roof of the mill
What type of mill was used for making paper?
Paper mill Wood sawmill Corn mill Paint mill
How many mills are still working in the Netherlands (approximately)?
1000 500 1500 2000
Which city has the nickname 'Gin City' thanks in part to its historic mills?
Schiedam Dordrecht Rotterdam Delft
In which year was Kinderdijk added to the UNESCO World Heritage List?
1997 1995 1999 2001
What is the function of an 'upper mill'?
A mechanism to rotate the hood The top floor of a mill A type of millstone A kind of wick
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Which Dutch province has the most windmills from the Golden Age?
South Holland North Holland Friesland Utrecht
What is a 'wipster'?
A small polder mill that can move up and down A part of the mill sail A female miller A mill that only turns during storms
What color were the sails of Dutch windmills traditionally?
Untreated gray wood White Brown Black
What is the function of the 'kruiwerk' (winding gear) in a windmill?
Turning the cap into the wind Setting the sails in motion Collecting the flour Pumping out water
What does it mean when the sails of a mill are in the shape of a cross?
The mill rests for an extended period The miller is ill There is celebration in the village The mill is malfunctioning
What is the name of the technique whereby mill sails are covered with sails?
Sailing up Clad Sail catching Cradle Gear
Which famous Dutch painter made many paintings of windmills?
Jacob van Ruisdael Johannes Vermeer Rembrandt van Rijn Pieter Bruegel
What does it mean when a windmill is 'in mourning'?
The sails are stopped in a cross position The mill is painted black A black flag is hanging The sails have been removed
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What is a 'cold mill'?
A mill for making mustard A mill for processing leather A mill for husking barley A mill for grinding coal
Which mill in the Netherlands has the largest wing span?
The Noordmolen in Groningen The Rietveld Mill The Great Mill in Petten The Giant Mill in Kinderdijk
What is the 'mill mountain' at Kinderdijk?
An artificial hill on which a mill stands The name of the highest point in the area A collection of millstones The foundation of the largest mill
Which Dutch mill is known for its unique 'tjasker' construction?
Mills in Friesland and Overijssel Mills in Zeeland Mills in North Brabant Mills in Limburg
What is a 'corn mill' as opposed to other mill types?
A mill specifically for grinding grains into flour A mill that grinds only maize A mill with corn-shaped sails A mill owned by a corn exchange
What is the difference between an 'upper mill' and a 'lower mill'?
Where the wheelwork is located to turn the hood The height at which the blades are mounted Whether the mill is above or below ground The position of the millstone
Which province has the most historic windmills in the Netherlands?
South Holland North Holland North Brabant Gelderland
Which Dutch expression relates to windmills?
Keeping someone ahead of the wind Taking the chickens for a walk Taking the bull by the horns Coming home from a cold spell
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