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Bergkwartier fashion shoot

The narrow streets and historic facades of the Bergkwartier are the perfect backdrop for a spontaneous fashion shoot. Take a group photo where everyone poses as if it is a Vogue cover shoot.

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.

Dance on the Grote Kerkhof

On the Grote Kerkhof, the square in front of the Lebuinus Church, a dance is a must. Stage a choreography together and film or photograph it. The cheesier the moves, the better.

Delfshaven dreams

Delfshaven is the most picturesque corner of Rotterdam, with historic warehouses, an old harbour and rustic streets. Take a group photo as if you have lived here for centuries.

Deventer Koek challenge

Buy a real Deventer Koek (spiced cake) at a local bakery, take a bite and snap a group photo with everyone's mouths full. Fuel for the rest of the day!

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!

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.

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.

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 riverside pose

The Nieuwe Maas is the lifeline of Rotterdam. Find a spot along the quay with a view of the water and take a group photo with the river and skyline behind you. The wider the pose, the better.

Markthal bite

The Markthal is packed with fresh produce and street food. Buy something tasty and take a photo where everyone bites in at the same time. Bon appetit!

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.

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.

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.

Skyline royals

You are standing by the Erasmus Bridge with the impressive Rotterdam skyline behind you. Take the most glamorous group photo you can muster, this is the backdrop.

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!

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.

The Cube Houses

Somewhere in the centre of Rotterdam stand houses shaped like cubes tilted on poles, one of the most bizarre buildings in the Netherlands. Find them and take a creative group photo where you pose as angularly as possible yourselves.

The oldest house in the Netherlands

On the Sandrasteeg in Deventer stands the oldest residential house in the Netherlands, built around 1130. Find it, take a group photo in front of the facade and admire centuries of history behind that door.

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 Delfshaven

Navigate to Delfshaven, the only piece of Rotterdam that survived history and still feels truly old. Check in in this picturesque harbour quarter.

To the Bergkerk

In the heart of the Bergkwartier stands the Bergkerk. Navigate there and check in.

To the Erasmus Bridge

The symbol of Rotterdam is calling. Navigate to the Erasmus Bridge, locally known as "The Swan". Check in once you arrive.

To the Euromast

Navigate to the Euromast, Rotterdam's observation tower. Check in at the foot of the tower.

To the Lebuinus Church

The tower of the Lebuinus Church has been the symbol of Deventer for centuries. Navigate to the church and check in once you face the imposing facade.

To the Markthal

Navigate to one of the most striking buildings in the Netherlands: the Markthal. A massive arch full of food, drink and art. Check in once you arrive.

To the Rijksmuseum

Navigate to the most famous museum of the Netherlands on the Museumplein. Check in at the Rijksmuseum.

To the Waag

The heart of Deventer is calling. Navigate to the Waag on the Brink, the oldest museum building in the Netherlands, and check in once you arrive.

To Vondelpark

Time to recharge in the greenest part of Amsterdam. Navigate to Vondelpark and check in.

Top of Rotterdam

The Euromast soars above the city. Take a group photo at the entrance where everyone jumps as high as possible, as if you are trying to reach the top yourselves.

Trivia: Book printing

Deventer is a true book city. A world-famous 15th-century book printer worked here. What was his first name?

Trivia: Canal belt

The Amsterdam canal belt is world-famous. In what year was it added to the UNESCO World Heritage list?

Trivia: City rights of Deventer

Deventer is one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands. In what year did Emperor Henry V officially grant the city its city rights?

Trivia: City rights of Rotterdam

Rotterdam goes back centuries. In what year did Rotterdam first receive city rights from Count John I of Holland?

Trivia: First mention

Groningen was first mentioned as "villa Cruoninga" in an old charter. In what year was that?

Trivia: Islands

The historic centre of Amsterdam is divided into islands. Roughly how many islands are there?

Trivia: Mokum

Locals call Amsterdam by a nickname rooted in Yiddish. What is that nickname?

Trivia: The Amstel

Amsterdam owes its name to a dam in a river. What is the name of that river?

Trivia: The Euromast

The Euromast is the eye-catcher of the Rotterdam skyline. How tall is the Euromast (in metres)?

Trivia: The harbour

Rotterdam has the largest harbour in Europe. Over how many kilometres does the Rotterdam harbour stretch?

Trivia: The IJssel

The IJssel river flows past Deventer and is one of the most important rivers in the Netherlands. From which other river does the IJssel branch off?

Trivia: The Markthal

The Markthal is an iconic piece of modern Rotterdam. In what year did the Markthal open?

Trivia: The Rotte

Rotterdam owes its name to a dam in a river. What is the name of that river?

Trivia: The Waag

On the facade of the Waag on the Brink hangs a striking object. What is it?

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.