An active company outing in Amsterdam without the hassle

An active company outing doesn't have to mean a full day of running through the rain. You want people moving, doing something together and coming away energised, not worn out and checked out. Here are options in Amsterdam that hit that balance.

Active means joining in, not suffering

The best active outing is one where the athlete and the colleague with two left feet both have fun. So pick something with a low threshold, where playing together matters more than who's fastest. That way everyone joins in and it stays enjoyable.

VR free roam and racing: moving without needing to be fit

In the free-roam arena at A'DAM VR you actually move around, dodge and work together, but you don't need to be a marathon runner. In the F1 simulator you race your colleagues with a live leaderboard that shows straight away who's on top. Active enough to tire you out, easy enough for everyone. Large groups welcome, from €45 per person on weekdays.

Active outdoors: if the weather cooperates

Canoeing through the canals, a city walk with challenges or a bootcamp in the Amsterdamse Bos are fun, but they hinge on one thing: dry weather. Always keep an indoor plan in reserve, because it rains in Amsterdam more often than you'd like.

Combine it with food and drinks

An active outing is only complete with drinks or a bite afterwards, because that's where the stories land. At A'DAM VR you add a drinks package for €15 per person or bar bites for €20, so you can stick around straight away without moving on somewhere else.