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!
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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 Neude
One of the cosiest squares in town. Navigate to the Neude and check in among the terraces and street musicians.
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 Wilhelminapark
Time for a green pause. Navigate to Wilhelminapark, the most beautiful park in Utrecht, and check in among the old trees.
Trivia: Carnival name
During carnival, Utrecht changes its name. What is the city called then?
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: 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: 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: Utrecht University
Utrecht University is one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands. In what year was it founded?
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.
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.