
What we’re about
Hike & Pictures is a community for humans and their furry companions who love nature, photography, and meaningful connection. 🌿📸🐾
We organize hikes across the Netherlands while combining this with photography.
Whether you're a seasoned photographer, just love snapping pictures with your phone or just join for a little exercise/exploring, you're welcome here.
This community is a safe place! We respect all genders, sexualities, races and nationalities.
Come for the hikes, stay for the community. Let’s wander, create, and connect, one beautiful trail at a time.
Support Our Hike & Pictures Community
This donation link helps cover organisational costs like Meetup fees (200 a year).
🎒 This is 100% voluntary, so not necessary!
💛 Even small donations are appreciated
📸 Helps us stay community-driven, not commercial
Donate here: https://tikkie.me/pay/ak5vajib7gv6ilr7lbik
Linktree (Including Whatsapp Community) : https://linktr.ee/Hikeandpictures
Upcoming events (3)
See all- NEW DATE - XXL Picnic – Meet New People @WesterparkEntrance Westerpark, Amsterdam
DATE POSTPONED DUE BAD WEATHER!! ALSO THE CITYWALK WONT BE HELD DUE OUR GENERAL HIKE EVENT ONE DAY LATER
Get ready for a fun, laid-back afternoon with awesome people from different communities around Amsterdam! This community is participating in the yearly XXL picnic in Westerpark! Make sure that you are in our WhatsApp group before the event starts, because our live communication will be there.
Every community adds something to the event, so we are organising City Walk before the picnic. Join us from Amsterdam Central Station to walk to Westerpark. It’s a great way to explore the city, take some pictures and warm up for the social vibes ahead. Before heading to the park, we go to a supermarket to grab some drinks and food for the picnic.
bringing a BBQ? let us know: https://forms.gle/PtCWPCtj73BMZ64c7What to expect at the picnic:
- Bring your own drinks & snacks
- Jam session and Singing Circle for musician, so bring your instrument!
- Play fun games (You can bring your cards, sport equipment etc) or just relax in the grass
- A Philosophy corner. Deep topics only!
- Language exchange. Time to practice your Dutch or any other language!
- Most importantly, meet new people and connect across communities
Details:
- City walk meetup: Cancelled
- Picnic start time: 3pm at Westerpark. Live location will be shared in WhatsApp group, so make sure to be on it.
- What to bring: Drinks, snacks, picnic blanket, games, instrument (if you play), and your good vibes!
- This meetup will get crowded (100+ people)! If you would like a smaller group, come early, before the majority arrives (usually little later). After the meetup, people go for dinner or party.
Other Groups particapating (More communities joining soon):
The Amsterdam Expat Meetup Group
Hobbyists Community
Hikes & Pictures
Amsterdam Parties
AmsterdamSocials for Travelers & Locals
Singing Circles NL
TheShadow Community
Amsterdam City Social Meetup
Amsterjamming (Musicians Community)
The Passionate Philosophers
Let's Speak DutchSupport Our Hike & Pictures Community
This donation link helps cover organisational costs like Meetup fees (200 a year).
🎒 This is 100% voluntary, so not necessary!
💛 Even small donations are appreciated
📸 Helps us stay community-driven, not commercial
Donate here: https://tikkie.me/pay/ak5vajib7gv6ilr7lbikLinktree (Including Whatsapp Community) : https://linktr.ee/Hikeandpictures
Live location will be shared here. If you join the citywalk, make sure to join the citywalk group. - Hike & Pictures | Castles & Dunes @Heemskerk - Noordhollands DuinreservaatStation Heemskerk , Heemskerk
Exact route will be confirmed closer to date, because I make the routes myself!🥾
Join us for a special hike combining history and nature! We’ll start at Heemskerk Station and visit two beautiful Dutch landmarks: Kasteel Assumburg (with flower garden!) and Landgoed Marquette. These castles are surrounded by peaceful gardens and charming forest paths, which is perfect for photography and exploring. Lead by Paula, who lives in this area for the majority of her life.
After our castles, we’ll enjoy a relaxed lunch break before heading into the Noordhollands Duinreservaat for those who want a more adventurous route. This area is known for its stunning dune landscapes and wide-open nature.
💡 You have two options:
- 10 km (Easy): Explore the castles and surrounding area, then wrap up after lunch.
- 20 km (Intermediate): Continue with us into the dunes for a longer, more scenic hike. This hike will have a little less stops.
🎟️ A dune ticket (2 euros) is required for entry to the reserve. You can buy this online or on location. (https://www.pwn.nl/duinkaartkopen)
This hike has something for everyone: history lovers, nature enthusiasts, and those wanting a relaxed or more active day out.
Reminder: Hike means long walk. The walk is going to take long, but we will have enough breaks to take pictures and eat.
Details:
- Meeting Point: Amsterdam Central Station (8:56am platform 2) or Heemskerk at 9:45. Free parking! But the hike is not circular, so keep this in mind.
- Final Point: Near the dunes, Heemskerk Duinweg is the road where you can take the bus to the train station.
- What to bring:
- Water and snacks
- A camera (or phone camera) if you’d like to take photos
- Comfortable walking shoes (it can be hilly)
- Sun protection
- A good mood! 😊
Other info:
- Dogs are allowed in the Dunes and first castle area, but not on the second castle. If you are planning to join the dunes, you could do an alternative route to the lunch place with your dog and join us at the entrance of the dunes. Let me know if you would like to bring a dog and which part of the hike you would like to join, perhaps i can help with a solution.
- This is a casual, inclusive, and creative meetup. no photography experience needed.
- Expect easy to moderate walking paths and lots of opportunities to enjoy nature and snap beautiful pictures. But also Dunes and a more challenging (but fun) route.
Let’s explore, create, and connect! We can’t wait to meet you!
Support Our Hike & Pictures Community
This donation link helps cover organisational costs like Meetup fees (200 a year).
🎒 This is 100% voluntary, so not necessary!
💛 Even small donations are appreciated
📸 Helps us stay community-driven, not commercial
Donate here: https://tikkie.me/pay/ak5vajib7gv6ilr7lbikLinktree (Including Whatsapp Community) : https://linktr.ee/Hikeandpictures
- Citywalk for Explorers, Photographers and Models! (Amsterdam Edition!)Amsterdam Central Station, Amsterdam
After a huge success, we're back with the second edition! Put yourself on the waiting list because will manually put people on going to make sure there is a balance between photographers and non-photographers
A casual city photowalk for photographers, models, and explorers looking to connect in a relaxed, social setting. Whether you're into street photography, portraits, or just want to explore Amsterdam with a creative crew (and get some great photos), this is for you!
Bring your camera or phone, a comfy outfit, and an open mind. This isn’t your typical city tour, it’s a walk designed to capture portraits and moments as we explore parks, watersides, and urban spots! Keep this in mind when joining!🔗 Click here to see results of last time
📍 City: Amsterdam
🧑🤝🧑 Open to photographers, models, creatives, and curious explorers: whether you want to be in front of the camera or help out behind the scenes.
📷 Bring a DSLR, mirrorless, film camera, phone or just your energy and creativity.
🐢 No pressure, no experience needed. Just good vibes and a love for visuals.🔥 What to Expect:
- Creative photo challenges to spark inspiration
- Fun, spontaneous route with photogenic backdrops
- Easy collabs between photographers and models
- Welcoming, creative people (and dogs)
- Chill end-of-day drinks together
So in short: Expect spontaneous moments, new connections, and mini creative challenges while getting your steps in.
Support Our Hike & Pictures Community
This donation link helps cover organisational costs like Meetup fees (200 a year).
🎒 This is 100% voluntary, so not necessary!
💛 Even small donations are appreciated
📸 Helps us stay community-driven, not commercial
Donate here: https://tikkie.me/pay/ak5vajib7gv6ilr7lbikLinktree (Including Whatsapp Community) : https://linktr.ee/Hikeandpictures