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Cultural trip to The Netherlands — Walibi, Giethoorn & Zwolle

This programme takes students to a side of the Netherlands that most visitors never see — opening with a day at Walibi Holland, then slowing right down for Giethoorn's car-free canals and Zwolle's beautifully preserved Hanseatic city centre.

Netherlands 5 days / 4 nights Ages 13–15
Duration
5 days / 4 nights
Group size
15 to 70 pupils
Ages
Ages 13–15
Season
All year

The Netherlands — Walibi, Giethoorn & Zwolle with your class

The contrast between the three experiences is part of what makes the programme work: the high-energy theme park bonds the group on Day 1; the silence of Giethoorn's waterways and thatched farmhouses offers a completely different face of the Netherlands on Day 2; and Zwolle's relaxed, student-friendly city centre rounds off the week with heritage and free exploration time.

On the Move is the officially accredited school trips provider for the European Schools in Belgium — every trip has a dedicated project manager with 24/7 emergency support.

School trip to Giethoorn canal village and Zwolle Hanseatic city in the Netherlands

Trip highlights

01 Walibi Holland

One of the Benelux's leading theme parks, with rides and attractions suited to secondary school groups — a high-energy start that immediately bonds the class

02 Giethoorn by boat

Exploring the famously car-free canal village by boat — one of the most distinctive landscapes in Northern Europe, with thatched farmhouses and silent waterways

03 Zwolle old town

A well-preserved Hanseatic city centre with the Sassenpoort gate, the old harbour, markets, and an easy, student-friendly pace — a city few tourists reach

Curriculum links

Geography & Environmental Studies the Netherlands beyond Amsterdam, canal landscapes, Hanseatic trade cities, car-free villages
Physical Education theme park activities, walking, boating
Citizenship Dutch culture, heritage, and urban life beyond the tourist trail

Practical information

TransportTravel arranged to suit your school's location
AccommodationGroup accommodation or youth hostel in the Zwolle area
  • Local currency is Euro (€); spending money recommended for Walibi and personal purchases
  • Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing essential
  • Programme includes walking and boat activity

A day by day

1
Day 1
Arrival & Check-in — Arrive at the accommodation in the early evening. Settle in and group briefing.
2
Day 2
Walibi Holland — Full day at Walibi Holland theme park. Groups free to explore at their own pace within agreed boundaries. Return to accommodation in the evening.
3
Day 3
Giethoorn — Morning departure to Giethoorn. Boat tour through the canal village, followed by free time to explore on foot or by hired boat. Lunch in the village before returning to the accommodation.
4
Day 4
Zwolle — Morning guided or self-guided walk through Zwolle's historic city centre, the Sassenpoort gate, the old harbour, and the market square. Afternoon free time for shopping and exploration. Evening team activity.
5
Day 5
Departure — Morning free time before departing for home.

✏️ This is an example timetable — we can adapt the destination, programme, duration and budget to suit your group.

Students come home with…

  • A sense of the Netherlands beyond the clichés
  • The kind of shared group experiences that stay with a class long after the trip ends

In pictures

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