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ChangeBotanical guest of honour
At the Hortus Botanicus the guest of honour gets to be king or queen of the plants. Take a group photo at the entrance or (inside) among the plants where everyone holds a flower or leaf or wears one in their hair. The greener, the better.
Canal terrace cheers
Along a Leiden canal or in a courtyard you find a terrace that invites you to stay. Find one, order something festive, clink with the whole team and take a photo of the official toast. To the guest of honour!
Citadel view
From the Burcht you have the most beautiful view of Leiden. Climb to the top and take a group photo with the rooftops of the city behind you. Everyone must be clearly in frame.
Key City coronation
Today the guest of honour is king or queen of the Key City. Crown them with a sash, tiara or other festive accessory and take a photo of the official coronation, ideally in front of a Leiden backdrop like a canal, courtyard or stately gable.
Kick-off in the Key City
The party starts! Find a true Leiden spot (a canal, a small bridge, a courtyard) and take a group photo where everyone jumps in the air at the same time with the guest of honour in the middle. Everyone off the ground, otherwise it does not count.
Leiden local wanted
Convince a random Leiden local or student to share one fun fact or hidden spot in the city. Take a photo with your impromptu city guide and remember the tip, you might go there next.
On the Leiden bike
Leiden is a true cycling and student city. Take a group photo where everyone holds, sits on or stands next to a bike. The more bikes, the better.
Pilgrim pose
At the Pieterskerk, the Pilgrim Fathers gathered for their journey to the New World. Take a group photo at the church where everyone points "into battle" as if you are about to set off too, to America, or to the next bar.
Rapenburg glamour
The Rapenburg with its stately canal houses and small bridges is the postcard view of Leiden. Find a pretty bridge, pose with the canal behind you and take a stylish group photo.
Spotlight in the Leiden sun
The final challenge! Find a beautiful Leiden spot (the Rapenburg, the Burcht, a canal or courtyard) and take a great closing group photo with the guest of honour at the centre and a true Leiden backdrop. A photo for the ages, well done everyone!
Student photo
Leiden is THE student city. Find a group of students on a terrace, at a society or on the Rapenburg and ask if you can take a group photo with them. Mention you are on a bachelorette day, that helps.
To the citadel
The motte-and-bailey castle in the heart of Leiden sits on a hill between two arms of the Rhine. Navigate to the Burcht and check in once you spot the gate.
To the Hortus Botanicus
The oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands sits just behind the Rapenburg. Navigate to the Hortus Botanicus and check in at the entrance.
To the Pieterskerk
The largest church in Leiden and the place where the Pilgrim Fathers gathered before sailing to America. Navigate to the Pieterskerk and check in on the Pieterskerkplein.
To the Rapenburg
The most beautiful canal in the Netherlands, according to many. Navigate to the Rapenburg and check in once you see the stately facades and the Academy Building.
Trivia: City rights of Leiden
Leiden received its city rights in the 13th century. In what year were they officially confirmed?
Trivia: Key City
Leiden carries the nickname "Key City" because of two crossed objects in its coat of arms. What is crossed on the Leiden coat of arms?
Trivia: Leiden University
Leiden has the oldest university in the Netherlands. In what year was it founded?
Trivia: Rembrandt
One of the greatest painters in the world was born in Leiden. What is his first name?
Wall poem hunt
Leiden is famous for poems painted on house walls, more than a hundred in total. Find one and take a group photo where everyone points at it or reads it. Read the poem aloud in a video if you like.