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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 1.916 questions Provinces 1.525 questions Windmills 2.480 questions Tulips & Flowers 2.258 questions Dutch Art & Culture 2.026 questions Dutch Traditions 2.297 questions Famous Dutch People 1.861 questions Sinterklaas 2.489 questions Water Management & Dykes 1.887 questions Rivers & Waterways 1.759 questions Cheese & Dairy 2.515 questions King's Day 1.972 questions Wadden Islands 1.593 questions Royal Family 1.736 questions Sports in the Netherlands 2.081 questions Dutch Inventions 2.377 questions VOC & WIC 2.381 questions Dutch Language 2.117 questions Colonial History 2.010 questions Dutch Politics 1.860 questions

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With which letter does the word 'rainbow' begin?
r e g b
Who makes funny programmes on TV?
Arjen Lubach Jeroen Pauw Matthijs van Nieuwkerk Beau van Erven Dorens
What do you often see on a bridge?
Cars Clouds Stars Bergen
What do cows have on their heads?
Horns Wings Tail Fins
Which province has a bird?
Zeeland Utrecht Limburg Brabant
What's in peppercorns?
Herbs Sand Water Grass
What makes bubbles in water?
Air Stone Sand Wood
What is in front of the palace?
Soldiers guarding it Play equipment Cars Shops
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Which animal do we often see on King's Day?
Orange lion Blue elephant Green frog Red bird
Which building stands in Amsterdam and is very well known?
The Rijksmuseum The Eiffel Tower Big Ben The White House
Where are the sails on a mill?
On the blades At the door On the ground On the roof
What did Dutch people make to keep money?
Bank Coffin Bag Box
When do tulips close?
In the evening In the morning In the afternoon Never
What's on the Dutch flag?
Red, white and blue Orange only Green and yellow Purple and pink
What happens on King's Day?
We celebrate the king's birthday We celebrate St Nicholas We celebrate Christmas We celebrate Easter
What's on the Dutch coins?
King's head A tulip A cow A mill
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What do children watch television during Sinterklaas?
The Sinterklaas News The Sinterklaas News The Sinterklaas show St Nicholas TV
What do children like most about Sinterklaas?
The presents Going to bed Doing homework Washing up
What flavour does an orange tompouce have?
Same as a pink tompouce Orange Carrot Pumpkin
Which province is the newest?
Flevoland Utrecht Zeeland Drenthe
What is a barrier?
Protection against water A kind of fish A playground A birthday cake
In which month is King Willem-Alexander's birthday?
April March May June
What is a tulip field?
A field of tulips A playing field A football pitch A lawn
How do you know if a mill is still working?
The blades turn A light is burning A flag hangs There is a car
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What is the name of the previous queen of the Netherlands?
Beatrix Juliana Wilhelmina Máxima
Which sport is commonly played in Dutch gymnasia?
Volleyball Football Hockey Rugby
Which river flows through the city of Utrecht?
The Vecht The Amstel The Linge The Hollandse IJssel
Which Dutch invention is used to measure time at sporting events?
The sports chronometer by Omega-Tissot The whistle The flag The scoreboard
On which day is Kings Day in the Netherlands?
27 April 30 April 5 May 25 April
How many days a week did millers used to work?
6 days (Sunday was rest day) 7 days a week 5 days a week 3 days a week
What happened to Manhattan?
The WIC bought it from the Indians The WIC was given the gift The WIC found it empty The WIC built it itself
What traditional Dutch activity do we do in spring?
Picking flowers Making snowmen Setting off fireworks Skates
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Which part of a mill ensures that power is transmitted?
The cog The blades The hood The fuselage
Which Dutch trading company was the most powerful in the 17th century?
VOC WIC NHM KNSM
What type of ships did the VOC mainly use?
Return ships Merchant ships Warships Fishing vessels
What tools do cheese carriers use at the cheese market?
Cheese spoon Cheese knife Cheese Berry Cheese trolley
Which flower is also known as the 'Dutch rose'?
Peony Tulip Dahlia Lily
Which Dutch dairy product naturally has probiotic bacteria?
Yoghurt Butter Room Milk powder
Which punctuation mark belongs at the end of a question?
point (.) comma (,) question mark (?) exclamation mark (!)
What was the name of the Dutch governor-general who founded Castle of Good Hope in South Africa?
Jan Pieterszoon Coen Piet Heyn Jan van Riebeeck Abel Tasman
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Which Dutch word has the most different meanings?
Walking Its Have Go
From which country did the first tulip bulbs come to the Netherlands?
Turkey China Iran India
What is a 'water mill'?
A mill powered by running water A mill producing water A mill standing in the water A mill that cleans water
What do you call words like 'boom', 'crackle' and 'zoof'?
Onomatopoeia (sound imitation) Declare Verbs Adjectives
Which Dutch province is most associated with pepernoten?
Limburg North Holland Zeeland Friesland
What colour does Sinterklaas traditionally wear as the main colour of his robe?
Red Purple Blue Green
At what time of year do the most tulips bloom at Keukenhof?
March to May June to August September to November December to February
In which sport did Max Verstappen become world champion?
Formula 1 Formula 2 IndyCar DTM
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Which Dutch colony became the centre of the textile trade in Asia?
Malacca Batavia Colombo Ambon
What is the Dutch contribution to modern weather forecasting?
The numerical weather model The barometer The thermometer The wind gauge
Dutch physicist Pieter Zeeman discovered an effect that bears his name. What does it involve?
Splitting of spectral lines into magnetic fields Acceleration of particles in electric fields Bending of light by gravitation Interference of light waves
In which Dutch province is Sinterklaas also called 'Sunneklaas'?
Friesland Groningen Drenthe Overijssel
How long did a typical VOC voyage to Asia last?
8-10 months 4-6 months 12-14 months 2-4 months
What is the nickname of the Dutch royal family?
The Oranges The Blues The Golden The Kings
In which year did tulip mania reach its peak?
1637 1635 1640 1642
Which weather conditions make King's Day especially popular?
Sunny and warm weather Rain Snow Storm
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What is the difference between fresh cheese and ripened cheese?
Fresh cheese has not yet undergone bacterial ripening Fresh cheese contains more water Ripened cheese is artificially coloured There is no difference
What was the name of the main VOC fort on Ceylon?
Fort Colombo Fort Galle Fort Jaffna Fort Kandy
Which Dutch tradition is meant by 'Handing out apples and nuts' in December?
St Nicholas celebration Christmas celebration New Year celebration Winter festival
What is the traditional filler filling for a chocolate letter?
Marzipan Nougat Caramel Hazelnut spread
Which Dutch nature reserve is known for its pink flamingos?
Zwillbrock (Germany, but near Dutch border) Oostvaardersplassen Zwin (Belgium/the Netherlands) Biesbosch
What traditional event is held annually on Schiermonnikoog?
Festival Njuul North Cape Festival Seal Day Storm Festival
Which Dutch artist painted 'The Night Watch'?
Rembrandt van Rijn Johannes Vermeer Frans Hals Jan Steen
Which Dutch city claims to have the oldest Sinterklaas parade in the Netherlands?
Dokkum Amsterdam Utrecht The Hague
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Which Dutch gymnast won the first Olympic medal for the Netherlands in gymnastics?
Sanne Wevers Verona van de Leur Suzanne Harmes Renske Endel
In which year was the current Dutch spelling officially adopted?
1995 2005 1985 2015
Which politician was known for his 'Farmer's Mind' approach to political issues?
Jan Peter Balkenende Sybrand van Haersma Buma Gert-Jan Segers Kees van der Staaij
Which princess of Orange died in 2004?
Princess Juliana Princess Wilhelmina Princess Irene Princess Margriet
What is the name of the traditional Sinterklaas cake eaten mainly in the northern Netherlands?
Duivekater Banquet letter Speculoos Peppermint
What is the difference between 'young cheese' and 'matured cheese' in terms of ripening time?
Young cheese: 4 weeks, mature cheese: 16-18 weeks Young cheese: 2 weeks, mature cheese: 12 weeks Young cheese: 6 weeks, mature cheese: 24 weeks Young cheese: 8 weeks, mature cheese: 20 weeks
Which prime minister was known for his 'lead pipe approach'?
Jan Peter Balkenende Wim Kok Ruud Lubbers Mark Rutte
What is the name of the traditional Sinterklaas cake made with cloves and cinnamon from the province of Zeeland?
Zeeuwse bolus (not a specific Sinterklaas cake) Zeeland speculaas Zeeuwse pepernoten Zeeland spice cake
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