Explore Hoorn by foot with a playful scavenger hunt that mixes city history, café games, and social challenges. Ideal for friends, families, or colleagues who want a guided-but-flexible urban adventure.
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You step off the quay and the harbor air nudges you toward the Hoofdtoren, cobbles clicking beneath your shoes as the group huddles around a glowing phone screen. The city opens like a map of small challenges: a riddle at a church door, a pub-game at a canal-side café, a quick photo task beneath a carved gable.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels—expect easy walking on flat, paved city streets with occasional cobbles
Wildlife
History
Hoorn rose to prominence in the 17th-century Dutch Golden Age as a shipping and trading center tied to the VOC; its harbor and merchant houses reflect that maritime past.
Conservation
Respect canal-side habitats and historic facades: stick to paths, avoid littering, and support local cafés rather than using public spaces as impromptu staging areas.
Reserve your spot on the Pub Trail Hoorn: an adventure full of surprises today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Charge your phone and download the app
The experience runs through a mobile app—bring a fully charged phone and portable battery for the 2–3 hour trail.
Wear shoes suited for cobbles
Streets are mostly paved but uneven in historic areas—supportive, grippy shoes improve comfort and safety.
Choose cafés with the group in advance
Picking stops beforehand helps accommodate dietary needs and ensures table space for pub games, especially on busy summer evenings.
Respect local businesses
This is an activity inside operating cafés—order at least a drink when you stop for a game to keep relations friendly.
Smartphone with internet
Required to run the trail app, answer challenges, and track scores.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive footwear for cobbled streets and several kilometers of city walking.
Portable battery pack
Keeps devices powered through photo tasks and app-based dice or timers.
Light rain jacket
Hoorn’s coastal weather can change quickly—carry a waterproof layer in cooler months.
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