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What's fun to do for a staff outing?

Mitchell Jansen ·
Colleagues cheer enthusiastically around a pub quiz table with answer paddles and scorecards, atmospheric lighting in the background.

A fun staff outing is an activity where colleagues laugh together, collaborate, and step out of the daily work environment for a while. The best outings combine accessible participation with a healthy dose of competition or creativity, ensuring everyone, from the quiet employee to the outgoing team leader, feels involved. In this article, we answer the most frequently asked questions about staff outings, from popular ideas to practical planning.

A fun staff outing is an activity where colleagues laugh together, collaborate, and step out of the daily work environment for a while. The best outings combine accessible participation with a healthy dose of competition or creativity, ensuring everyone, from the quiet employee to the outgoing team leader, feels involved. In this article, we answer the most frequently asked questions about staff outings, from popular ideas to practical planning.

What activities create real connection during a staff outing?

Activities that foster genuine connection are interactive, accessible, and focused on collaboration rather than individual achievement. Think of shared experiences where everyone plays a part, regardless of background, fitness, or seniority. It's not about what you do, but about how the activity brings people together and creates shared moments.

Connection arises when colleagues can laugh at something together. A quiz night or an interactive bingo show works so well because the activity naturally sparks conversations, ignites team spirit, and adds a playful competition that everyone can join. No level of knowledge or physical skill is required to participate.

Other activities that encourage connection include cooking workshops, escape rooms, and creative workshops. The common feature: everyone participates actively, no one is passively watching, and there is a shared goal or a shared result. That shared moment is what people still discuss months later at the coffee machine.

De populairste personeelsuitje ideeën in Nederland zijn onder andere: * **Actieve uitjes:** * Paintball * Karten * Lasergamen * Klimmen/klimbos * Wateractiviteiten (kajakken, waterfietsen, sloepvaren) * Fiets- of wandeltochten * **Creatieve/culinaire uitjes:** * Kookworkshop * Workshop cocktailmixen * Happen en stappen (stadswandeling met proeverijen) * Proeverij (bier, wijn, kaas) * Workshop schilderen of pottenbakken * **Ontspannende/sociale uitjes:** * Borrelen/dineren in een restaurant * Escape room * Themapark of dierentuin * Quiz- of spelshow * Karaoke * **Thematische uitjes:** * Historische stadswandeling * Murder mystery diner * GPS-tocht De keuze is vaak afhankelijk van de grootte van het team, het budget, de gewenste sfeer en de interesses van de medewerkers.

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The most popular staff outings in the Netherlands in 2026 will be interactive quiz shows, escape rooms, cooking workshops, sporting team activities, and dinners with a programme. Quizzes and bingo shows have grown significantly in popularity in recent years, as they work for smaller teams to large company events with hundreds or even thousands of participants and require no physical exertion.

Below is an overview of popular activities for colleagues:

  • Interactive quiz show on location — suitable for approximately 20 to 5,000 participants, fully customisable to the theme or company culture
  • Bingoshow — accessible and with lots of laughter and interaction, ideal as a finale to a staff party or conference
  • Escape Room — popular with smaller teams who enjoy problem-solving and collaborating
  • Cooking workshop or wine tasting — atmospheric and great for a chat, but less suitable for large groups
  • Sporty outing (bowling, climbing, golfing) — great for sporty teams, but less inclusive for colleagues who aren't as keen on sports activities
  • Dinner with entertainment programme — combines relaxation with an immersive experience and works well as a formal closing event

The choice strongly depends on the group size, budget, and team diversity. An activity suitable for groups that prefer not to do physical or sporting activities, such as a quiz or bingo, consistently scores high on satisfaction because no one is excluded.

How to choose a fun group activity?

Not every activity is suitable for every group. Ask yourself the following questions to arrive at the best choice for your staff outing.

  • Are you looking mainly for lots of laughter and a relaxed atmosphere, or rather collaborative, in-depth work?
  • Must everyone be able to participate actively at the same time?
  • Is the group mixed in age, language, or function?
  • Is a table-based activity better than something active or sporty?
  • How much time is available: 45 minutes, an hour and a half, or a full programme?
  • Should the activity be linked to a company party, dinner, drinks reception or team day?
  • Would you like a bespoke solution, such as your own questions about colleagues, a specific theme or the company’s corporate identity?

How do you choose a staff outing that suits everyone?

A staff outing that suits everyone meets three criteria: it’s easy to take part in, it doesn’t require any specific skills or fitness levels, and it allows for both serious and light-hearted moments. Start by considering the team’s composition, not the activity itself.

Ask yourself the following questions before you make a choice:

  1. How diverse is the team? — Age, physical abilities and interests vary widely within most organisations.
  2. How big is the group? — Some activities work well for small teams; others scale effortlessly to hundreds of participants.
  3. What is the purpose? — Do you primarily want energy and a relaxed atmosphere, or also team building and connection?
  4. Is there an international or hybrid team? — Their language and accessibility are an added consideration.

An interactive quiz scores on all these points. Via a quiz on location Do all colleagues participate equally, regardless of background or condition. Depending on the concept and group size, we use our own interactive techniques, such as voting devices or smartphone participation. This keeps everyone involved, even in larger groups. Fully tailored, including your own questions and company branding, also ensures an experience that aligns with your organisation's identity.

What are some good ideas for an online or hybrid staff outing?

Good ideas for an online or hybrid staff party are activities that function completely digitally without the need for physical presence. Think of live online quiz shows, virtual escape rooms, digital bingo sessions, and interactive workshops via video. The key point: the activity must fully include everyone equally, regardless of location.

Hybrid outings, where part of the team is in the office and part is at home or elsewhere, are the most challenging variant organisationally. The pitfall is that remote workers feel like spectators rather than participants. Therefore, opt for a format where everyone actively participates on their own screen, rather than a livestream that is passively watched.

An online quiz show via a professional TV studio offers a strong solution here. Quizzzit organises these types of events with its own production environment, including an experienced Quizmaster which actively engages the online group. The quizzes are available in four languages — Dutch, German, English and French — making online team-building activities accessible to international teams and expats too. This ensures that a hybrid staff party is not a compromise, but a fully-fledged experience for everyone.

When is a quiz the best idea for a staff outing?

A quiz is the best idea for a staff outing when you have a large, diverse group, when everyone needs to be able to participate equally, or when you're looking for an activity that combines both entertainment and team building. A quiz also works excellently as a closing event for a conference, kick-off, or company party.

In particular, a quiz is the best choice in the following situations:

  • You have colleagues who become less enthusiastic about sporting activities or for whom physical activity is not suitable.
  • The group consists of more than 50 people and you want to actively involve everyone
  • The team is international or works in multiple languages
  • You’re looking for an activity that’s suitable for a formal or semi-formal business setting
  • You have limited time for organisation and are looking for a completely hassle-free solution.

Quizzzit works with professional quiz masters who are selected for their reliability, flexibility and entertainment value. With an average customer satisfaction score of 4.9 out of 5, based on more than 1,750 reviews, the quality of the experience is guaranteed. Depending on the concept and group size, we use our own interactive technology, such as voting devices or participation via smartphone, to ensure everyone stays engaged. View our range via the Over ons for more background on the methodology and the team.

One bingo on location is a strong addition or alternative when you're looking for a lighter, even more accessible activity. Bingo works particularly well as a warm-up, a closing, or a surprise element within a larger programme.

Hoe organiseer je een personeelsuitje zonder alles zelf te hoeven regelen?

You're planning a staff outing without having to arrange everything yourself by opting for a supplier who takes complete hassle-free organisation as their starting point: from location selection and technical aspects to the programme and on-the-day support. This way, as the organiser, you'll have more time for your guests instead of the logistics.

Most of the stress surrounding staff events isn't in the activity itself, but in everything surrounding it: finding a suitable venue, arranging technology, ensuring the programme starts on time, and that there are no surprises. An inexperienced supplier, or one that doesn't communicate, can ruin an entire event.

Wat moet een goede eventpartner regelen?

A reliable event partner will take at least the following off your hands:

  • Location advice or full location coordination
  • Technical setup and dismantling, including screens, sound system, and software
  • An experienced presenter or quizmaster to run the programme
  • Bespoke questions and corporate identity at no extra cost
  • Present well before the start, so that everything is ready before the first guest arrives.

How quickly can you book a staff outing?

A professional partner responds quickly to quote requests and confirms availability without lengthy feedback. Quizzzit adheres to the principle of “a promise is a promise” and is rarely forced to reject a request, partly due to a large network of over 250 locations in the Netherlands and Belgium and an experienced team that can be deployed flexibly.

Would you like a quote directly or no-obligation advice? Via the application page You can submit an application quickly and easily. With 18 years of experience organising interactive quizzes and bingo shows, Quizzzit knows exactly what it takes to make your staff outing an unforgettable experience, without you having to worry about it.

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