Are you ready for a crazy day with your team outside the office walls? Friesland has everything you need for an unforgettable and sustainable team outing! From adventure in nature to relaxed togetherness: here you will experience nature, fun and teambuilding. We have listed a number of sustainable team outings in Friesland for you that will be talked about at the office for a long time to come.
On team outing in Friesland, who's coming along?
In cooperation with Meet in Friesland
Does your team need some action and exercise, but as much as possible outdoors and in harmony with nature? Good news! Friesland, Europe's most circular region, offers plenty of opportunities for sustainable team outings. For sporty types, there are adventurous activities where you can push your limits together. Or are you more of a creative team? Then a culinary workshop might be a better fit. More in need of rest and reflection? Then choose a relaxing evening under the stars or a quiet activity in nature. Green and water galore in Friesland. Whatever your preference, Friesland has a suitable and fun sustainable outing ready for every type of team. Where will your next adventure go?
Cooking workshop in Dokkum
Our first tip is a culinary experience and for that we travel to Dokkum! In this cosy, historic town - known for its old canals and picturesque streets - a cooking workshop awaits that is perfect for teams with a love of good food and who like to get down to business together without having to clamber up trees or hoist the sail. The atmospheric Hotel de Abdij, housed in a listed building dating back to 1300, is a picture-perfect setting for this workshop. Here you will learn to cook together like a real chef, of course with the finest local ingredients and professional cooking techniques. After cooking, you will of course sit down together at the table to enjoy all that deliciousness. This team outing is also a great opportunity to explore this special city together with your colleagues! So why not book a room at Hotel de Abdij? See more about the cooking workshop at Hotel de Abdij. At thegreenlist.nl we have previously been on a city break in Dokkum. And also then we had dinner at Hotel de Abdij one evening. Unforgettable! Also, be sure to check out our Dokkum tips.
Tip: a team outing to the Wadden Islands
Drive, or catch the train, to Harlingen and hop on the boat to Terschelling or Vlieland - the perfect place to spend some time together. Spend the night on Vlieland in the charming Badhotel Brown or Westcord Seeduyn and explore the car-free island by bike, tandem - laughter with your colleagues - or e-bike. Or take the (fast) boat to Terschelling for team days at the stylish Pole 8 or Hotel Schylge and have a culinary experience at Flang in the Pan. Go with chef Flang Cupid wild-picking, mudflat hiking or learn about saline farming. With any luck, he will cook a pop-up dinner in his beautiful backyard. The Wadden combine tranquillity, nature and team building in a bucket list destination close to home!
A cooking workshop as a team outing is always a good idea. In Friesland, you can do this more sustainably, like with chef Flang Cupido of Flang in de Pan. Join him on a wild-picking walk, discover what the island of Terschelling has to offer in culinary terms and then join him in the cooking studio for a workshop or dinner.
On a star expedition with Waddensky
From eating stars to stargazing. You can certainly combine both outings, as this team outing in Friesland is also near Dokkum. In the dark, vast nature of Friesland, far away from city lights, experts will take you on a nocturnal expedition. Learn all about constellations, planets and comets while enjoying the silence and the endless starry sky above the Wadden Sea together. This special outing is perfect for teams looking for tranquillity and a completely different way to experience nature together. If you opt for this outing, an overnight stay is a must though, as the stargazing takes place very late in the evening. Joh - but hey, options galore. Moreover, Friesland is the only province in the Netherlands with two dark sky parks, which makes this outing even more unique. And Dokkum is an awesome city break destination, you have already read. See more on Waddensky.
Adventurous team outing in De Alde Feanen National Park
For the next tip, we go to the De Alde Feanen National Park. This nature reserve, a stunning low moor swamp full of lakes, reed beds and forests, is a must-visit, so why not go there with your colleagues? Because this vast nature reserve is also the perfect setting for your sustainable team outing in Friesland. Get into a canoe or on a supboard together to explore this nature reserve from the water. Or choose a relaxing trip on an e-chopper, e-step or electric sloop. All means of transport that will be right up your greener street... Prefer something bigger? We also have that tip for you: go sailing on a clipper and spend the night on board! See more about De Twirre.
Skûtsjesilen
There it is... because what's a Friesland list without skûtsjesilen? We will stay in De Alde Feanen for a while for this sustainable team outing. Because at Annage and H2Oevents, you and your team can experience the Frisian tradition of skûtsjesilen: a unique and typically Frisian experience. Board an authentic skûtsje together and work as a team to manoeuvre the ship through the water. Under the guidance of an experienced skipper, you will learn the tricks of sailing on a flat-bottomed vessel. Afterwards, you can relax and chat on board or enjoy a snack and drink ashore. A perfect combination of action, Frisian culture and teambuilding!
See more about Skûtsjesilen at Annage.
Find out more about Skûtsjesilen at H2Oevents.
Team outing to the climbing forest in Appelscha
For teams in the mood for action and adventure, Klimbos Appelscha is the perfect place. Located at the edge of the Drents-Friese Wold - still in Friesland, but close to Assen to give you an idea - this climbing forest offers several exciting high-altitude courses. Exciting! Together, you brave rope bridges, ziplining you through the trees and take on challenging obstacles, perfect for boosting team spirit! See more about the Boys from Outdoor.
Mearkás: meeting and culinary enjoyment with your team
In the middle of the nature of Oudega, south-west Friesland, lies Mearkás, the place for a special team outing. This unique location, just twenty minutes from Drachten, offers everything you need for an inspiring and relaxing day with your colleagues. Meetings in peace surrounded by greenery. In the atmospheric greenhouse, also a restaurant with a green Michelin star, you will enjoy delicious dishes prepared with ingredients from its own vegetable garden, picking garden and food forest. Here you will discover pure flavours, straight from Mother Earth. Would you like to stay longer? From May to October, you and your colleagues can spend the night in luxury glamping tents. End the day around a campfire or under an impressive starry sky. Mearkás is the perfect location for a sustainable team outing where work and enjoyment come together perfectly. See more about Mearkás.
For night owls, Dark Sky is a tip for a team outing in Friesland. If you prefer to roll up your sleeves during the day, there are so many options for getting out on the water during a team day.
Sailing with the Golden Fleet to Terschelling
Ai ai, Captain! Our last tip is definitely an unforgettable experience, but one with a price tag. From the port of Harlingen, you will depart on board a historic sailing ship of the Golden Fleet, heading for beautiful Terschelling. This luxury sailing trip, especially for business groups, offers not only the chance to experience Friesland and the Wadden Sea from the water, but also to work together on a sustainable ship sailing purely on wind power. On board, you will enjoy a package, with the possibility of staying overnight on the ship. In short, a special experience for teams who want to invest in a day full of nature, tranquillity and luxury, with the Wadden Islands as a special destination! See more about this trip with the Golden Fleet.
And, where exactly is the team outing in Friesland going?
Hope we have convinced you: Friesland has it all, also for business events. From adventurous trips in nature, on the mud flats and on the water to culinary workshops, stargazing and luxury sailing trips on the Wadden Sea. In Friesland, you really can do anything. And the great thing is, besides these six outings, there are many more possibilities in Friesland. Check Meet's venue finder in Friesland To discover more team outings in Friesland.
More sustainable work and enjoyment in Friesland
- Also see: tips for a great workation in Friesland with colleagues or on your own.
- Also see: great places to host a strategy or heath day.
- Also see: Looking for circular examples? Come to Friesland!
Photo credits: main image: Dokumol (Pixabay), Flang in the Pan: thegreenlist.nl, Dark Sky: VVV Terschelling, sailing: Meet in Friesland.
