The Netherlands has a lot to offer the thrill-seekers among us in addition to cheese and wine. Do you count among them? Here are some activities you can engage in to keep your pulse rate at the average drum and bass song’s BPM while you’re in the Netherlands.
1. Drop from the Euromast tower
This one is a risky endeavor and will cost you €62.50 each person. You may learn more about abseiling in Rotterdam at the Euromast tower if you don’t already know what it is (think of mission impossible).
In essence, you descend a giant tower (backward) until you reach the ground. You steer steadily downward along a single rope that supports your entire body weight.
Make a reservation even if you’re terrified of heights (who are we kidding, you’re not afraid of anything!). The Euromast can only be abseiled down between the months of May and September. Beginning in March, reservations can be made.
2. Consider visiting a theme park in the Netherlands
The Netherlands has a ton of theme parks just to keep the inner eight-year-old alive. You can consume excessive amounts of cotton candy, bitterballen, expensive beers, and rides to the point when you vomit on someone else’s child.
The Efteling, which is adored throughout Europe, is one fantastic example. It is available every day of the week, all year long. Children primarily visit theme parks (but hey, rollercoasters are for everyone).
Group tickets are available, and kids under three are admitted free! Nonetheless, I strongly advise against ever taking a baby on a roller coaster.
3. Skydive over the Netherlands after jumping out of an airplane
In the Netherlands, there are many alternatives for skydiving. On Texel Island there is a jump site, and there is another one close to Rotterdam. If you’ve ever had a cardiac ailment, don’t try it because you’ll be falling at 200 km/h. Nevertheless, if you want to push your body to the maximum and feel as though you’ve just played the newest online slot machine, check it out.
Regardless of the jump location or package you select, you’ll be throttling at breakneck speeds, and after you safely touch down on the ground, you’ll be itching for another go.
Costs for two persons and a video capture of the experience might reach €344.00. If you want to take your sweetheart to a skydive in the Netherlands on their special day, make reservations well in advance, as spaces must be reserved.
The Flying Dutchman Club is a group that oversees the Rotterdam experience. Remember to arrive 45 minutes before your scheduled jump when you make a skydive reservation with them.
4. Ride the rides at Walibi – Biddinghuizen
If you don’t enjoy riding roller coasters, you’re no longer a child. We understand that you’re a little queasy and don’t want to push yourself too far. For those of us who adore the ascent and descent of rollercoasters and do want to push ourselves to the limit… You must not miss this one.
Walibi was once a six-flags before being changed into something far superior. Walibi, it just takes three seconds for the roller coaster to accelerate from 0 to 90 km/h! It’s a fun site to visit with a group, the tickets are reasonably priced, and after a full day, you’ll have goosebumps and wonderful memories.
5. Lock yourself inside several Dutch escape rooms
You have undoubtedly heard about the “escape rooms” that are opening up all over the world. It combines physical problem-solving with a race against time to win your freedom.
Escape rooms provide everything, whether you’re looking to achieve a high score or just want to push yourself physically. You never know what you’ll find when you enter some doors. Some may lead to a basketball game, while others may lead to a rock-climbing challenge.
Just to mention a few, there is a “Zombie Escape Room,” another one named “Sherlocked,” and another one called “Mysterium” (near Utrecht). Family-friendly escape rooms like this may be found everywhere. You won’t have any trouble locating one. The cost depends on how many members are on your escape team and can range from €30 to €130.
6. Occupy a seat on the A’dam lookout
This one will have you on the absolute edge of your seat, as well as perched on a northern Amsterdam building. The A’dam lookout is essentially a giant swing, but unlike other giant swings, which are perched atop tall buildings, it is elevated between two poles.
A ticket costs €16.50 for an adult and €10.50 for a child, with a view to killing for if you should book right away!
7. During a paintball game, duck and dive
So let’s talk about paintball, which you may have been thinking about for a long. There are places where you can play laser tag if you’re one of those folks who think that shooting with lasers is better because it hurts less.
If you don’t enjoy shooting at all, Zoetermeer’s Prison Island is an option. So, supposing you’re a total badass and going paintballing, what follows?
It’s a well-liked choice for gatherings, bachelor parties, or if you want to lob some pellets at a friend who has been grating on your nerves. It is the only paintball location with a safety certificate in North Holland (safety is assured). This paintball adventure, which is close to Amsterdam and Haarlem, is only for thrill-seekers and adrenaline junkies.
