Dokkum attractions

On this cruise through Groningen's canals, you will enjoy interesting information and unlimited free drinks as you glide past the city's waterfront and historic sights. A skipper on duty will tell an animated story about Groningen and its landmarks, giving context and local colour as you travel. Along the way you will pass the Old Museum (Westerhaven), the warehouses Hoge and Lage der A, the AA Church and the corner of Ameland. You'll also move through Noorderhaven and see De Prinsenhof, before heading past the Martinitoren and the Stadsschouwburg. The commentary will link these places together so you can learn about their history and significance while taking in the views from the water.

On the first floating terrace in Groningen, you will enjoy a relaxed terrace atmosphere combined with the movement and views of a boat trip. As you glide along the waterways, you will see Groningen from the water and take in the cityscape while sitting comfortably on board. The boat has a cabriolet roof that can be opened on sunny days for an unobstructed view of the sky, and closed quickly to keep you dry and comfortable if an unexpected shower arrives. A bar on board will offer a selection of drinks and snacks, from summer beers and refreshing wines to warm (vegetarian) snacks. There is also a clean, accessible toilet on board to make your time on the floating terrace more convenient.

The first floating terrace in Groningen offers a relaxed mix of a waterside terrace and a boat trip, so you’ll experience the city from the water. You’ll enjoy open views on sunny days thanks to a cabriolet roof that can be opened for an unobstructed sky and closed quickly if a shower arrives. In colder months, heating on board will help keep you comfortable. On board you’ll find a bar with a wide selection of drinks and snacks, from summer beers and refreshing wines to warm (vegetarian) snacks, all available for a pleasant time on the water. A clean, accessible toilet is provided for your convenience. Along the way, you’ll be able to take in the sights of Groningen as you relax on this unique floating terrace.

An app-led scavenger hunt guides you on foot through Groningen, using phone-based riddles to lead you from one landmark to the next. Along the way you will reach the Martinitoren, the Groninger Museum and the medieval Papengang, so the route brings together sites from many different eras of the city's history. As you move through the city, the riddles point you to each next stop without a guide or a fixed start time, so you can set your own pace. The Martinitoren has been part of Groningen's skyline for about 600 years, while the Papengang is a hidden alleyway that dates back to the 1400s. The experience is suitable for families, groups of friends or curious solo explorers. The game is available in 24 languages, including English, French, German, Spanish and Italian, and you select your preferred language in the app. The app format keeps the focus on the streets and sights of Groningen as you solve clues and learn about the places you pass.

On this party boat in Groningen you will cruise through the city’s canals and see the city from the water. Along the way you will pass canal-side buildings and get a different perspective of Groningen’s streets and waterfront. The onboard atmosphere will be driven by music and vibrant party lighting, creating a relaxed, social setting as you move through the canals. The experience includes unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks, and a fully stocked bar is available for additional choices. The boat is set up for groups of up to 75 people and has toilet facilities on board. It is suitable for guests aged 18 and over. This outing is aimed at friends, birthdays or casual get-togethers who want an informal, music-led canal cruise around Groningen.

The Sherlock Holmes City Game lets you step into the world of Sherlock Holmes as you solve a mysterious case in your own time. This self-guided adventure uses the Loquiz app and combines story-driven gameplay with puzzles, plot twists and hidden clues. As you move through the city, you will follow an engaging narrative and work together to piece evidence and unravel the mystery. This experience suits friends, families, colleagues or solo players who enjoy detective games and a challenge. You may play alone or split into teams, and the game turns the city into a crime‑solving playground where you connect, play and make memories while hunting for answers. Along the way, immersive mystery solving and clever puzzles will drive the story forward and keep your group involved from start to finish.

On this cruise along the canals of Groningen, you'll glide through a city where history and contemporary life sit side by side. As you relax on board, you'll enjoy a selection of different cheeses and a glass of wine while taking in the calm waters and urban scenery. The small-group setting, with a maximum of 15 participants, keeps the atmosphere comfortable and unhurried. Please note that alcohol is not served to anyone under 18. Along the way, you'll pass the city's main highlights, including Central Station, the Hoge and Lage der Aa and the Noorderhaven. The commentary will provide insight into Groningen’s history, architecture and a few hidden gems, so you’ll leave with a clearer sense of how the city developed and what makes its canals special. The cruise balances gentle sightseeing with moments to savour the view and the local flavours included on board.

In the city of your choice in the Netherlands, an Urban Escape Game will take you on a different kind of walking adventure with family or friends. You will be guided by a mobile app as you move through streets, squares and neighbourhoods, following clues and completing several missions. The app will present puzzles and challenges that use the city itself as your game board. Along the way you will need sharp observation and teamwork. Tasks will ask you to look closely at your surroundings to find answers, so you may notice details you would otherwise miss. As you solve each puzzle and progress through the missions, the route will unfold naturally and the experience will feel like a self‑guided urban exploration. Your adventure starts when you set off and engage with the app.

The Sherlock Holmes City Game invites you into a self-guided, story-driven mystery where you must solve a mysterious case using puzzles, plot twists and hidden clues. As you move through the city, you will follow a captivating narrative and piece together evidence at different locations. The experience focuses on immersive mystery solving, asking you to decode riddles and connect clues to progress the story. Suitable for friends, families, colleagues or solo players who enjoy a challenge, the game is flexible and works whether you play alone or in teams. Along the way you will test your observation and problem‑solving skills while the urban landscape becomes your crime‑solving playground. The experience is delivered through the Loquiz app, and it emphasises shared storytelling and teamwork as you uncover the outcome of the case.

In Sneek you can take a 3‑kilometre city walk that also works as an escape game. The route mixes a relaxed stroll with an interactive story, so the experience will suit a family or a group of friends. Along the way you will have plenty of opportunities to pause and sit on one of the town’s terraces. The plot centres on a woman who calls herself the Sneek Snake and who has been seen by several people in town with a snake around her neck. She threatens to poison Sneek’s water, and as you move through the streets you may be invited to help the city by following the story and its clues. The walk will let you explore Sneek’s streets and atmosphere while you work together to piece things together and find out what the Sneek Snake is planning.

On this self-guided city walking tour, you’ll get the opportunity to discover Sneek and its reputation as a vibrant hub for water sports. Apart from its aquatic charms, you’ll also learn more about this city’s rich heritage, historic landmarks and variety of experiences. You’ll start your discovery journey at Market Street before meandering through charming Schaapmarktplein to see its shops and cafés. You’ll also be able to visit the Watergate, that was constructed in 1613. Additionally, you can make a stop at the neo-Gothic Sint-Martinuskerk cruciform church before returning to Market Street. Finally, you’ll finish the tour at the Town Hall that features one of the most exquisite rococo facades in northern Holland.

In Heerenveen you'll follow a 3-kilometre city walk that doubles as an escape game. The route is aimed at families or groups of friends and blends light-hearted storytelling with local sights. The mystery centres on Abe Lenstra and Heerenveen's Heertje: the game asks whether Abe is truly the town's greatest footballer, while the Heertje loudly disagrees. Heertje is portrayed as megalomaniacal and has stolen Abe’s statue. In a local newspaper he wrote, “Only the greatest are worthy of finding me.” As you move through the town you will follow the story and work out clues to locate the missing statue. Along the way there will be plenty of opportunities to pause and sit on one of the terraces. The experience mixes local colour, a playful rivalry about a famous footballer, and outdoor exploration as you attempt to solve the case and find the Heertje’s hiding place.

In Sneek, a Pub Trail combines a city scavenger hunt with short pub games in cafés you choose. It’s designed for friends, colleagues and families who want to explore without feeling like tourists. You will walk together through the city, complete challenges and play quick games in the cafés along the way, keeping the group together as you move from place to place. There are no fixed bars or set routes, so you will have the freedom to pick the cafés you want to visit. Points are awarded for the challenges and games, and the player with the most points will win a prize. This is presented as an activity rather than a traditional pub crawl, offering a playful, active alternative to a standard walking tour.

The Rally De Zeven Wouden Car Puzzle Tour takes you on an engaging, self‑driven exploration of De Zeven Wouden in Friesland. You will follow a detailed map‑based route with GPS clues and map‑reading puzzles that steer you off the usual roads into peaceful countryside. Along the way you'll travel through meadows, wooded banks, forested lanes and old towns, using the clues to uncover local stories and scenic spots. As you move through the region, the route passes through Tijnje, Gorredijk and Veenhuizen and offers plenty of lake and woodland views. The experience is interactive and flexible: you may pause for a picnic, stop for photos or explore a village at your own pace. It is well suited to curious visitors who enjoy nature and history and works equally well for couples, families or teams of friends. The format keeps things light and playful while encouraging you to notice the hidden charms of Friesland’s legendary landscape. You will use your map and GPS checkpoints to piece together the puzzle, and each turn will reveal another aspect of the region’s character and scenery.

This is a gamified, self-guided walking tour through Leeuwarden that blends a crafted story with hands-on puzzles. As you move through the city you'll follow a narrative that highlights its history and noteworthy sights. Along the way you'll learn about hidden spots many locals may not know and see familiar streets in a new light. When you study the street art displayed around Leeuwarden, you may spot messages hidden in the artwork that tie into the clues. Rally your friends and put your problem-solving and exploration skills to the test. The experience is suitable for a team of up to 5–6 players aged 15 and older (supervision is recommended for younger players). You can start whenever you choose, and all you need is a smartphone with a mobile data plan.