Scavenger hunt in the Netherlands

Discover Amsterdam kick-off

The hunt begins! Find a typical Amsterdam backdrop (a canal, a bike rack, a tilting townhouse) and take a group photo with everyone striking a casual Dutch pose.

Discover checkpoint: Dam Square

The historic heart of Amsterdam. Navigate to the Dam Square and check in at the National Monument.

Discover checkpoint: Rijksmuseum

Navigate to the Rijksmuseum on Museumplein and check in.

Discover checkpoint: Vondelpark

Time for greenery. Navigate to Vondelpark and check in.

Dom city coronation

Today the guest of honour is in the spotlight. Crown them with a sash, tiara or other festive accessory and take a photo of the official coronation, ideally with a Utrecht backdrop like a wharf or the Dom Tower in shot.

Eierbal challenge

A real Groningen treat: the eierbal, a hard-boiled egg coated in ragout and deep fried. Buy one at a snack bar or cafetaria, share it and take a group photo with everyone holding a piece or mid-bite.

Eindhoven local wanted

Convince a random Eindhoven local to share one fun fact or design tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu city guide and remember the tip, you might go there next.

Fake wedding shot at the Lebuinus

The Lebuinus Church is the perfect backdrop for a fake wedding photo. One team member plays the partner and together with the guest of honour you stage a dramatic wedding photo in front of the church. Bonus for confetti.

Floating flower market

The Bloemenmarkt on the Singel is the only floating flower market in the world. Buy a bouquet of tulips or another colourful bunch and take a cheerful group photo. The brighter, the better!

Flower coronation

Haarlem is THE flower city. Crown the guest of honour with a sash, tiara or bunch of flowers you find or buy along the way, and take a photo of the official coronation. The more flowers, the better.

Flower photo

Haarlem sits in the heart of the bulb region and flowers are everywhere. Buy a bunch of flowers or find a flower stall at the market and take a cheerful group photo where everyone holds a flower or wears one in their hair.

Grote Markt cheers

The Grote Markt is famous for its lively terraces, also packed with Groningen students. Find a cosy terrace, order something festive and take a photo of the official toast. To the guest of honour!

Haarlem local wanted

Locals say Haarlemmers speak the most beautiful Dutch in the country. Convince a random Haarlemmer to share one fun fact about the city, and take a photo with your impromptu city guide.

Hague local wanted

Convince a random local (a Hagenaar or Hagenees) to share one fun or unknown fact about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu city guide and remember the fact.

Hidden courtyard

Haarlem has dozens of hidden almshouse courtyards (hofjes) with green inner gardens. Find one (an open gate, a sign saying "hofje") and take a quiet group photo inside. Mind your volume, people still live there.

High above the city

Find a high vantage point in Groningen, think the rooftop terrace of the Forum, an elevated bridge or a stepped gable to lean against. Take a group photo with the city or a canal visible far below you.

Hofvijver pose

The Hofvijver pond with the Binnenhof reflected in it is one of the iconic images of the Netherlands. Find a good spot at the water and take a polished group photo with the Mauritshuis tower or the Binnenhof facades in frame.

Hollandse Nieuwe

The Scheveningen coast calls for a real Dutch herring or a portion of kibbeling. Buy a fish, take a bite (do you dare to eat it the proper Dutch way, holding it by the tail?) and take a photo of the whole team in action.

Hout picnic for the guest of honour

In the Haarlemmerhout the guest of honour can take a break. Build a living throne with the team (a bench or linked hands) and place them in the middle. Take the most regal photo of the day under the trees.

Human pyramid on De Brink

The Brink is large enough for a real stunt. Build a human pyramid with the whole team in the middle of the square and take a photo. Safety first, beauty second.

IJssel quay glamour

The IJsselkade offers the most beautiful view of the river and the opposite bank. Take a group photo with the whole team posing on the quay, with the IJssel clearly in frame.

Industrial chic

Strijp-S is design, brick and steel canopies. Take a group photo with a real factory hall or a giant letter "S" behind you, and pose as if you run a design studio.

Insider tip from a shopkeeper

Walk into a random shop and ask the shopkeeper for their absolute favourite spot in town. Take a photo with them in it.

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.