A seasonal tradition: Holiday & winter geocache trails

Geocachers celebrate the holidays in many ways—from earning souvenirs and hosting Events to finding “just one more cache” before the year ends. In many places, a popular tradition is holiday and winter geocache trails.

Throughout fall and winter, local geocachers create seasonal series to give back to the community. Some trails release one cache per day like an advent calendar, while others publish all at once for a planned outing. No matter the format, they share the same spirit: creativity, generosity, and community.

Check out some winter geocache series from around the world:

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Kijkhut ‘It Gemaaltsje’: Van wol naar weidevogels – Geocache of the week

Letterbox Hybrid
GCBAHBK
by NTM27
Difficulty:
2
Terrain:
3.5
Location:
Friesland, Netherlands
N 52° 59.140′ E 005° 31.124′

Some geocaches transport you somewhere new, not just geographically, but into a story shaped by the people who care for a place. Kijkhut ‘It Gemaaltsje’: Van wol naar weidevogels (GCBAHBK) is one of those hides. Blending creativity, community spirit, and nature, this birdwatching hut transforms an old pumping station into a peaceful haven for birdwatchers and geocachers alike.

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SAGRADA FAMÍLIA – Mimetic – Geocache of the Week

Traditional
GCA83B8
by alfonsgf
Difficulty:
1.5
Terrain:
1.5
Location:
Cataluña, Spain
N 41° 24.234 E 002° 10.536

A sneaky lock near Barcelona’s famous Sagrada Família.

Barcelona’s Sagrada Família is one of the world’s most celebrated architectural masterpieces. Just steps from Gaudí’s soaring towers, a clever 3D-printed geocache hides in plain sight, ready to surprise visitors.

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