Trivia: First mention
Groningen was first mentioned as "villa Cruoninga" in an old charter. In what year was that?
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Beautiful north
Groningen has a canal that wraps around the entire old town, with locks and bridges. Find a canal, stand at the water's edge and take a group photo where everyone points south (as if the rest of Holland is very far away).
Bridge over the Maas
On the Sint Servaas Bridge you have the best view of the Maas and the city. Take a group photo in the middle of the bridge with the water and the city clearly behind you.
Burgundian coronation
Today the guest of honour is king or queen of Mestreech. Crown them with a sash, tiara or other festive accessory and take a photo of the official coronation, ideally with a Burgundian backdrop like a terrace, church or bridge.
Burgundian feast
Maastricht is famous for its Burgundian way of life, with great food and drink. Order a shared snack somewhere (a charcuterie board, fries with satay, anything goes) and take a group photo with everyone tucking in.
Canal selfie
Find a bridge or quay where the canal and the typical Amsterdam canal houses are clearly in shot. Take the team's most picture-perfect canal selfie.
Carnival dance
Maastricht and carnival belong together. Spontaneously break into a group dance on the Vrijthof or another square, with or without music, and capture it in a video or photo.
D'Olle Grieze in frame
The Martini Tower is nearly 100 metres tall and looks centuries old. Take a group photo with the entire tower in frame. Hold your phone in landscape and step back far enough.
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.
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!
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!
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.
Kick-off in Mestreech
The party starts! Find a true Maastricht spot (a square, a small bridge, a cosy alley) 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.
Kick-off with the Stadjers
The party starts! Find a true Groningen spot (a square, a bridge over a canal, a street in the old town) 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.
Korenbeurs pose
The Korenbeurs on the Vismarkt has one of the most beautiful facades in town. Take a group photo with the imposing columns behind you and the whole team in frame.
Limburg vlaai
No visit to Maastricht without a real Limburg vlaai (fruit pie). Buy a slice at a local bakery (cherry, rice, apricot, your call), share it and take a group photo with everyone's mouths full.
Local guide wanted
Convince a random passer-by to share one fun or surprising fact about Deventer with you. Take a photo with your impromptu city guide.
Maas selfie
The Maas gives Maastricht its name (Mosa Trajectum, "crossing of the Maas"). Find a spot at the waterside and take a beautiful group selfie with the river behind you.
Medieval heroes
The Helpoort dates back to 1229. Take a group photo under the gate where everyone strikes a dramatic medieval pose, think knights defending the city or ladies waving to their heroes.
Mestreechter wanted
Convince a random Maastricht local to teach you one fun fact or a word in Mestreechs (the local dialect). Take a photo with your impromptu city guide and practise the word together right away.
Museumplein glamour
The Rijksmuseum as your backdrop. Take the most glamorous group photo possible in front of the impressive facade. It does not get more stylish than this.
OLV terrace cheers
Onze Lieve Vrouweplein is one of the prettiest terrace squares in the country. Find a spot among the trees, order something festive and take a photo of the official toast. To the guest of honour!
On the bike!
Amsterdam and bicycles are inseparable. Take a photo where every team member holds, sits on or stands next to a bike. The more bikes, the better.
Park picnic
In the Noorderplantsoen you just flop down in the grass, the way Groningen students do. Take a group photo on the grass or by a pond with everyone relaxed, lying or sitting. Nobody is allowed to stand up.
Re-enact the wildest story
What is the most legendary party moment the guest of honour ever lived through? Quickly tell the story to each other, then re-enact it with the whole team as one tableau vivant. Capture it in a photo or short video. The more theatrical, the better.
Recreate their wildest moment
Everyone knows that one legendary night out. Imitate the guest of honour at their most wasted moment ever. One person plays them, the rest directs, capture it in a photo or short video. Best impression wins.
Royal Dam Square shot
You are standing on Dam Square, the beating heart of Amsterdam. Strike a royal group pose with the National Monument in the background. Heads up, shoulders back, you are the royals of the day.
Spotlight in Mestreech
The final challenge! Find a beautiful Maastricht spot (the Vrijthof, the Sint Servaas Bridge, one of the basilicas) and take a great closing group photo with the guest of honour at the centre and a true Mestreech backdrop. A photo for the ages, well done everyone!
Spotlight in the Groningen sun
The final challenge! Find a beautiful Groningen spot (the Grote Markt, the Vismarkt, or in front of d'Olle Grieze) and take a great closing group photo with the guest of honour at the centre and a true Groningen backdrop. A photo for the ages, well done everyone!
Spotlight on the guest of honour
This is the final challenge! Take an amazing closing group photo where the guest of honour wears a tiara, sash or other festive accessory. A photo for the ages, well done everyone!
Stadjer wanted
Convince a random Stadjer (Groningen local) to teach you a fun fact or a word in Stadsgronings. Take a photo with your impromptu city guide and practise the word together right away.
Stadjers coronation
Today the guest of honour is king or queen of the north. Crown them with a sash, tiara or other festive accessory and take a photo of the official coronation, ideally in front of a Groningen backdrop like the Martini Tower or a canal.
Stroopwafel challenge
Buy a real Amsterdam stroopwafel and place it on top of a cup of coffee or tea so the syrup melts. Take a photo of the perfect stroopwafel moment, with the whole team in shot.
Student city on bikes
In Groningen there are more bikes than people and almost everyone cycles. Take a group photo where everyone holds, sits on or stands next to a bike. The more bikes, the better.
Terrace cheers
A bachelorette day is not complete without a terrace. Find a cosy terrace, order something festive and take a photo of the official toast. To the guest of honour!
The perfect lift
The adventure begins! Take a group photo where the guest of honour is triumphantly lifted up by the team. The higher and more enthusiastic, the better, this is your starting shot!
To Dam Square
The heart of Amsterdam is calling. Navigate to the National Monument on Dam Square, the historic centre of the city, and check in once you arrive.
To Onze Lieve Vrouweplein
One of the most beautiful terrace squares in the Netherlands. Navigate to Onze Lieve Vrouweplein and check in among the trees and the basilica.
To Sint Servaas Bridge
The oldest bridge in the Netherlands connects both sides of Maastricht. Navigate to Sint Servaas Bridge and check in once you look out over the water.
To the Grote Markt
The beating heart of Haarlem, with the Bavo Church and the city hall as backdrop. Navigate to the Grote Markt and check in among the terraces.
To the Helpoort
The oldest surviving city gate in the Netherlands is waiting. Navigate to the Helpoort and check in beneath the centuries-old arches.
To the Martini Tower
"D'Olle Grieze", the symbol of Groningen, is waiting. Navigate to the Martini Tower on the Grote Markt and check in once it looms above you.
To the Noorderplantsoen
The most beautiful park in town, beloved by students and festivals. Navigate to the Noorderplantsoen and check in among the old trees.
To the Rijksmuseum
Navigate to the most famous museum of the Netherlands on the Museumplein. Check in at the Rijksmuseum.
To the Vismarkt
The Vismarkt sits next to the Grote Markt and is famous for the Korenbeurs and the statue of the three former prime ministers. Navigate there and check in.
To the Vrijthof
The beating heart of Maastricht is calling. Navigate to the Vrijthof and check in among the terraces, with the Sint-Servaas Basilica and Sint-Janskerk in view.
To Vondelpark
Time to recharge in the greenest part of Amsterdam. Navigate to Vondelpark and check in.
Trivia: Canal belt
The Amsterdam canal belt is world-famous. In what year was it added to the UNESCO World Heritage list?
Trivia: D'Olle Grieze
Locals have an affectionate nickname for the Martini Tower in the Stadsgronings dialect. What do the Stadjers call the tower?
Trivia: Forum Groningen
In the centre stands a striking modern cultural building with multiple floors of library, cinemas and rooftop terraces. What is this building called?
Trivia: Islands
The historic centre of Amsterdam is divided into islands. Roughly how many islands are there?
Trivia: Mestreech
Maastricht is one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands. What is the city called in the local Limburgish dialect?
Trivia: Mokum
Locals call Amsterdam by a nickname rooted in Yiddish. What is that nickname?
Trivia: Sint-Pietersberg
Just south of Maastricht lies a natural hill famous for its marl quarries. What is the name of this hill?
Trivia: The Amstel
Amsterdam owes its name to a dam in a river. What is the name of that river?
Trivia: Treaty of Maastricht
In what year was the famous treaty signed in Maastricht that laid the foundation for the European Union and the euro?
Trivia: University of Groningen
The University of Groningen is one of the oldest in the Netherlands. In what year was it founded?
Twin churches pose
The Sint-Servaas Basilica and the Sint-Janskerk stand so close together that locals call them the "twin churches". Take a group photo with both churches in frame, the whole team in front.
Vondelpark picnic pose
Flop down on the grass in Vondelpark, as if you have been chilling all day. Take a casual group photo on the grass. Nobody is allowed to stand up straight.
White for the guest of honour
The guest of honour is the star today! Make sure everyone in the team wears or holds something white, find it on the spot in shops, on the street or in your bag. Take a group photo.