Re-enact the wildest story

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).

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.

Bike city Utrecht

Utrecht is one of the biggest cycling cities in the world and has the largest bicycle parking on earth at Utrecht Central Station. Take a group photo where everyone holds, sits on or stands next to a bike. The more bikes, the better.

Botanical 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.

Brabant sausage roll

In Brabant, sausage rolls (worstenbroodjes) are a staple. Buy one at a local bakery or supermarket, share it and take a group photo with everyone holding a piece or mid-bite.

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.

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!

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.

Cheers on the Plein

The Plein is famous for its lively terraces, even politicians come here for a drink. Find a cosy terrace, order something festive 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.

City of Light coronation

Today the guest of honour is the star of the City of Light. Crown them with a sash, tiara or glowing accessory (lights, glow sticks, anything goes) and take a photo of the official coronation, ideally with a hip Eindhoven backdrop.

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.

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.

Design detail

Eindhoven is THE design centre of the Netherlands (Design Academy and Dutch Design Week). Find a striking design detail in the city (a chair, a lamp, a facade, a sculpture) and take a group photo around it as if you designed it yourselves.

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!

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.

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 in the City of Light

The party starts! Find a true Eindhoven spot (a terrace, a design facade, the 18 Septemberplein) 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 in the Dom city

The party starts! Pick a Utrecht spot of choice (a canal, a square, a wharf) 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 in one shot, otherwise it does not count.

Kick-off in the flower city

The party starts! Find a true Haarlem spot (a canal, a courtyard, a bridge over the Spaarne) 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 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.

Kick-off in the royal city

The party starts! Find a typical Hague backdrop (a canal, a stately building, the Plein square) 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.

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.

Lights pose

City of Light obliges. Find a striking light object in the city (a neon sign, a lamp facade, a light artwork) and take a group photo with the light clearly in frame. Bonus if everyone has a sparkle in their eyes.

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 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.

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.

Madurodam giants

The Hague is known for Madurodam, the miniature Netherlands. Flip it around: find a small object on the street (a bollard, a planter, a bicycle bell) and take a photo where you appear to walk over it as giants, as if you yourselves are inside Madurodam.

Markt style

The Markt is the launch pad for any Eindhoven outing. Take a group photo on the square with the terraces and the Catharina Church in frame, and pose as if you just walked out of a long lunch.

Markt terrace cheers

The Markt has the cosiest terraces in town. Order something festive, clink with the whole team and take a photo of the official toast with the Catharina Church or another Eindhoven backdrop in frame. To the guest of honour!

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!

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.

On the Haarlem bike

Haarlem is a true cycling town, with narrow streets full of bicycles. Take a group photo where everyone holds, sits on or stands next to a bike. The more bikes, the better.

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.

Painter's light

The Grote Markt has appeared in paintings of the Dutch Masters for centuries. Take a group photo on the square with the Bavo Church or city hall clearly in frame, and pretend you are posing for Frans Hals himself.

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.

Park pose for the guest of honour

In Wilhelminapark the guest of honour gets to be royalty for a moment. Build a living throne with the team (linked hands or just a bench) and place them in the middle. Take the most regal photo of the day.

Peace & friendship

No room for arguments in front of the Peace Palace gates. Take a group photo where everyone hugs each other or makes the peace sign, with the palace clearly behind you.

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.

PSV celebration

You cannot stand quietly in front of the Philips Stadium. Take a group photo where everyone celebrates as if PSV just scored, with the stadium clearly behind you. The louder the pose, the better.

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.

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 city coronation

Today the guest of honour is royalty in the royal city. Crown them with a sash, tiara or other festive accessory and take a photo of the official coronation, ideally in front of a stately Hague building or palace.

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.

Spaarne selfie

The Spaarne is the lifeline of Haarlem and has been painted for centuries. Find a beautiful spot at the water (a bridge, a quay) and take a group photo with the Spaarne and ideally a windmill or warehouse behind you.

Spaarne terrace cheers

Along the Spaarne or on the Grote Markt you sit on one of the prettiest terraces in the country. Order something festive, clink with the whole team and take a photo of the official toast. To the guest of honour!

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 City of Light

The final challenge! Find a beautiful Eindhoven spot (the Markt, Strijp-S or the Stratumseind) and take a great closing group photo with the guest of honour at the centre and a true Eindhoven 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 in the Haarlem sun

The final challenge! Find a beautiful Haarlem spot (the Bavo Church, the Spaarne, a canal) and take a great closing group photo with the guest of honour at the centre and a true Haarlem backdrop. A photo for the ages, well done everyone!

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!

Spotlight in the royal city

The final challenge! Find a beautiful Hague spot (the Hofvijver, the pier, the Plein) and take a great closing group photo with the guest of honour at the centre and a true Hague backdrop. A photo for the ages, well done everyone!

Spotlight in the Utrecht sun

The final challenge! Find a beautiful spot with the Oudegracht, a wharf cellar or the Dom Tower behind you and take a great closing group photo with the guest of honour at the centre. 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.

Stratumseind tour

The Stratumseind has more than fifty pubs in a row. Take a group photo in the middle of the street (mind cyclists) where everyone points at as many different pubs at once as possible.

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.

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.

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 bridge leaner

In Utrecht, locals who used to lean over bridge railings staring at the water were called "baliekluivers". Find a bridge over the Oudegracht, lean over the railing as a team and gaze dreamily at the water. Take the most theatrical baliekluiver photo you can pull off.

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!

The sea breeze pose

There is always wind on the Scheveningen Pier. Take a group photo where everyone poses against the wind, hair flying, with the North Sea clearly behind you.

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 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 St. Bavo's Church

The Grote of Sint-Bavokerk is the icon of Haarlem. Navigate to the church and check in once you stand in its huge shadow.

To Strijp-S

The former Philips factory site, now Eindhoven's coolest neighbourhood. Navigate to Strijp-S and check in among the old factory buildings.

To Teylers Museum

The oldest museum in the Netherlands sits along the Spaarne. Navigate to Teylers Museum and check in once you face its facade.

To the Bergkerk

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

To the Binnenhof

The political heart of the Netherlands is waiting. Navigate to the Binnenhof on the Hofvijver pond and check in once you spot the Ridderzaal hall.

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 Dom Tower

The tallest church tower in the Netherlands is waiting. Navigate to the foot of the Dom Tower and check in once it looms above you.

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 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 Haarlemmerhout

The oldest park in the Netherlands sits on the south side of town. Navigate to the Haarlemmerhout and check in among the old trees.

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 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 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 Markt

The beating heart of the centre. Navigate to the Markt and check in among the grand cafes and terraces.

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 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 Neude

One of the cosiest squares in town. Navigate to the Neude and check in among the terraces and street musicians.

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 Oudegracht

The most famous canal in Utrecht is calling. Navigate to the Oudegracht and check in once you spot a wharf cellar.

To the Peace Palace

Home to the International Court of Justice. Navigate to the Peace Palace and check in once you face the imposing gates.

To the Philips Stadium

Home to PSV and the heart of red-and-white Eindhoven. Navigate to the Philips Stadium and check in in front of the imposing facade.

To the Pier

Time for some salty sea air! Navigate to the Scheveningen Pier and check in once you feel the beach below you.

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 Plein

One of the cosiest squares in town, right next to the Binnenhof. Navigate to the Plein and check in among the terraces.

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.

To the Rijksmuseum

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

To the Stratumseind

The longest pub street in the Netherlands is waiting. Navigate to the Stratumseind and check in among the dozens of bars.

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 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.

To Wilhelminapark

Time for a green pause. Navigate to Wilhelminapark, the most beautiful park in Utrecht, and check in among the old trees.

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.

Tram spotters

The Hague has had a wide tram network running through the city for over 150 years. Find a tram, get as close as safely possible (on the platform or the pavement) and take a group photo with the tram clearly in shot.

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: Carnival name

During carnival, Utrecht changes its name. What is the city called then?

Trivia: City nickname

The Hague has a well-known nickname because of the court, parliament and government here. What is the city often called?

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 Eindhoven

Eindhoven received its city rights in the 13th century from the Duke of Brabant. In what year was that?

Trivia: City rights of Haarlem

Haarlem received its city rights early in the 13th century from Count William II. In what year was that?

Trivia: City rights of Leiden

Leiden received its city rights in the 13th century. In what year were they officially confirmed?

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: City rights of Utrecht

Utrecht is one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands. In what year did Utrecht receive its city rights?

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: Dom Tower height

The Dom Tower is the tallest church tower in the Netherlands. How many metres tall is the tower (rounded to the nearest whole metre)?

Trivia: Eindhoven nickname

Eindhoven has a nickname thanks to Philips and the GLOW light festival. What is the city often called?

Trivia: First mention

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

Trivia: First train

In 1839 the very first Dutch train ran, between Amsterdam and Haarlem. Roughly how many years ago was that (rounded to tens)?

Trivia: First tram line

The Hague had the very first tram line in the Netherlands, connecting the city with Scheveningen. In what year did this tram first run?

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: Frans Hals

One of Haarlem's most famous painters even has a museum named after him. What is his first name?

Trivia: Ice palace

The Hague city hall is famous for its enormous white facade. What nickname does this building carry as a result?

Trivia: Islands

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

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: Longest pub street

The Stratumseind is famous for something special. Fill in: it is the longest ___ in the Netherlands.

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: Peace Palace

The Peace Palace was solemnly inaugurated and has hosted international justice ever since. In what year was the Peace Palace officially opened?

Trivia: Philips

Philips is the company that shaped Eindhoven forever. In what year was the Philips lightbulb factory founded?

Trivia: Rembrandt

One of the greatest painters in the world was born in Leiden. What is his first name?

Trivia: Roman roots

Utrecht grew out of a Roman castellum on the Rhine around the year 50. What was the Roman settlement called (the Latin name from which Utrecht is derived)?

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: The Euromast

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

Trivia: The girl with the pearl

In the Mauritshuis hangs a world-famous painting by Johannes Vermeer. What is the English title of this painting?

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 oldest museum

Teylers Museum is special because it is the oldest museum in the Netherlands. What other superlative does it carry, beyond "oldest in the Netherlands"? Fill in: the oldest ___ museum in the Netherlands still in its original state.

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?

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?

Trivia: Utrecht University

Utrecht University is one of the oldest universities 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.

Under the Bavo

St. Bavo's towers above the city. Take a group photo with the entire church in frame, hold your phone in landscape and step back far enough. Nobody is allowed to duck.

Under the Dom

The Dom Tower is the symbol of the city. Take a group photo with the entire tower in frame, from base to spire. Hold your phone in landscape and step back far enough.

Utrecht local wanted

Convince a random Utrecht local to share one fun or surprising fact about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu city guide, and remember the fact, you might need it later.

Utrecht sweet treat

Buy a typical Utrecht treat at a local bakery or shop, think a sugar bread (suikerbrood), coffee bean (koffieboon) or chocolate Dom Tower. Share it and take a group photo with everyone's mouths full.

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.

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.

Wharf cellar worlds

Utrecht is world famous for its wharves with wharf cellars, unique sub-street homes below pavement level. Walk down the steps to the wharf and take a group photo with the water beside you and the stone walls behind.

Wharf terrace cheers

A bachelorette day is not complete without a terrace, and in Utrecht you do that on a wharf. Find a cosy terrace along the Oudegracht or on a square, order something festive and take a photo of the official toast. To the guest of honour!

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.