Geocaching

In the Netherlands, geocaching, the search for treasure with a GPS using geographic coordinates, is a rapidly growing and popular outdoor activity. The coordinates of the hiding place are published on the Geocache website: http://www.geocaching.com/. 

The municipality of Tytsjerksteradiel likes to make it possible to practice geocaching, but wants to prevent nuisance and unsafe situations in public areas, neighborhoods or nature. The municipality has therefore adopted a list of additional conditions. 

What are the conditions around Geocaching?

For placing and searching for a cache, the organization of geocachers has established guidelines. These guidelines can be found on the website of geocaching Netherlands. In the municipality of Tytsjerksteradiel, there is no notification requirement for placing a cache. This means that you have permission to place a geocache if you meet the following additional conditions:

• no damage or disturbance is caused to nature or municipal property;
• no lids may be lifted in public spaces;
• no paving may be removed from the public space, even if it is re-laid;
• the site is accessible by beaten paths;
• the efficiency and safety of the public roadway is not impaired;
• there will be no digging in municipal land;
• users of surrounding properties are not affected by geocaching;
• the object has a maximum dimension of 3375 cm3, where the longest side does not exceed 15 cm;
• objects are not placed on structures, poles, brackets, standards, furniture, etc;
• the objects are not placed on, in and above public water.

If placing a geocache does not meet the above conditions, it is not allowed.

The Municipality of Tytsjerksteradiel is not liable for removal or damage to the cache and reserves the right to remove the geocache if warranted.

If you have further questions, please contact the Public Space Management Department at the general telephone number 14 0511.