Discover Amsterdam Scavenger Hunt

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.

Dam Square pose Amsterdam EN

On the Dam: take a group photo with the Royal Palace and the National Monument visible behind the team.

Trivia: Amsterdam river origin

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

Answers: Amstel / amstel / the Amstel

Discover checkpoint: Rijksmuseum

Navigate to the Rijksmuseum on Museumplein and check in.

Rijksmuseum Rembrandt pose

In front of the Rijksmuseum: take a group photo where the team imitates a Rembrandt painting (dramatic light, peering eyes, peaceful old-master vibe).

Trivia: UNESCO canal year

In what year did the Amsterdam canal belt become a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

Answer: 2010

Discover checkpoint: Vondelpark

Time for greenery. Navigate to Vondelpark and check in.

Vondelpark grass pose

In Vondelpark: take a group photo flat on the grass, like you have been chilling there all afternoon. No one allowed to stand straight.

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.

Trivia: Amsterdam first mention

In what year was Amsterdam first mentioned in writing?

Answers: 1275 / October 1275 / 27 October 1275

Bike photo Amsterdam EN

Amsterdam and bikes are inseparable. Take a group photo where everyone is holding, sitting on or standing next to a bike. The more bikes in shot, the better.

Stroopwafel ritual

Buy a real Dutch stroopwafel and rest it on a hot drink to soften the syrup. Take a group photo of the perfect stroopwafel moment.

Trivia: Amsterdam Mokum

Amsterdammers also call their city by a Yiddish nickname. What is it?

Answers: Mokum / mokum

Bloemenmarkt tulip shot

Visit the Bloemenmarkt on the Singel (or any flower stall in town). Buy a bunch of tulips or a colorful bouquet and take a cheerful group photo.

Local Amsterdammer tip

Convince a real Amsterdammer to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide.

Cheese shop hunt

Find a cheese shop (Old Amsterdam, Henri Willig, Gouda specialist). Take a group photo at the counter or with a cheese sample in hand.

Skyline cheers Amsterdam

Find a spot with a view (a rooftop, a canal-side terrace, A'DAM Lookout), grab a drink and take a group toast photo.

Discover Amsterdam finale

Final challenge. Find a beautiful Amsterdam spot (a bridge, a canal corner, a sunset terrace) and take an amazing group photo.