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Scavenger hunt Cologne

Our scavenger hunt Cologne is an interesting mix of puzzle tour, outdoor escape game and guided city tour. Solve puzzles as you move through the city together and experience an exciting story based on a German legend! Discover the city with its most important sights as well as unknown places in a completely new way. This makes your self-guided city tour a delightful adventure.

Highlights of the scavenger hunt Cologne

  • for 2 to 6 players per group with a playing time of about 2 to 3 hours
  • with lovingly researched story and connection to Cologne
  • with exciting puzzles at the buildings and locations - not at uninteresting GPS points
  • along the most beautiful and famous sights of the old town
  • you are part of the story and have the goal to solve the final puzzle
  • with interactive websites with app character for smartphones or tablets
  • whole game in english language
  • also wonderful as a gift idea or for time together
  • the game is also available in German (click here)

!!! Discount promotion !!!

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Until 30 April instead of 49,- € pay only 29,- €! All you have to do is enter the discount code "Spring" at first when ordering at "Discount code" and save 20,- €!

You have 1 year from the date of purchase to play the game.

The price applies per group of up to 6 players. If there are more players, simply book several tickets.

Scavenger hunt Cologne

Scavenger hunt Cologne

"Mystery - Magic or spook" - The Story

1800 in Cologne: A disaster has happened! It was so wonderful after all! While people were blissfully slumbering at night, strange things were happening: clothes were being sewn ready, beer brewed, bread baked, horseshoes forged.... No one ever saw who performed these mysterious deeds. They were taken with relish as a matter of course. But for a few days now, the magical haunting has been over! The city is in danger of descending into chaos! Will you be able to solve the mystery?

Scavenger hunt Cologne: 2 to 3 hours of fun in the old town of Cologne

Gameplay:


You will get access data to our secret websites. They are interactive like an app. With this you can start the game as soon as you arrive at the starting point at the Rathausplatz in Cologne (see map or Directions). You do not need to download an extra app. You have 1 year starting with your purchase time to play the game.

While solving the puzzles, you move at walking pace in the area between Rhine, Main Station, Offenbachplatz and Martinsviertel. The game ends near the Roncalliplatz. You will find clues for solving the riddles at well-known sights, information boards, etc.

Game start and duration:


You can start the scavenger hunt at any time. You can also, for example, book access now and start the scavenger hunt with your team at a later date. In total the game takes about 2 to 3 hours. There is no time limit. You can also take a break in between and continue playing afterwards.

What you need:


You need a smartphone with internet connection. A second cell phone for navigation is helpful, so you don't have to switch tabs between puzzles and navigation. If you play in the dark, it's best to take a really good flashlight with you.

Price and order:


Scavenger hunt Cologne (total price for 2 to 6 players) for only 49,- €.

Payment by Paypal, credit card, bank transfer or Klarna. For bank transfer, please plan at least 7 days in advance. With all other payment options, the game will be activated immediately.

Ideal team size:


You are more than 6 people? Then we recommend splitting up into several small groups, because otherwise experience shows that not everyone is well integrated into the game. You can also test which group is the fastest! You buy one account for each group (of 2 to 6 people). With several groups you can play with or against each other.

More info and FAQ:


If you still have questions or need more information, you can find the process and all the answers in our FAQ.

Our scavenger hunt

Other providers

  • get to know the sights of the city
  • few to no places of interest
  • puzzles directly at the sights
  • at uninteresting GPS points
  • the story is connected to the city
  • no connection to the city
  • based on a story from the past
  • simple or no story at all
  • coherent story to experience
  • no common thread through the story
  • we did our own research on site
  • the provider was not on site himself
  • 18 puzzle stations with tasks
  • only 8 to 10 puzzle stations
  • every game is completely different
  • same game & story in every city
  • you don't need to install an app
  • you need to install an app
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This is what our players say about the scavenger hunt Cologne:

"As locals we were really surprised how many details we never noticed in Cologne before! Great game and an entertaining story!"

Jan T.

"The scavenger hunt was really cool! We learned a lot of new things about the city. It was really great to expand our knowledge about Cologne and the history of the Heinzelmännchen. I can only recommend it to everyone."

Ralph Maurer

"The tour was like a treasure hunt through the city, where we discovered many interesting new facts. You see the city in a completely different way, where you would otherwise just walk past it. Really great, we'll definitely do it again in another city!"

Steffi Aumann

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Scavenger hunt Cologne: Booking

Scavenger hunt Cologne

The scavenger hunt along the famous sights in Cologne

Scavenger hunt treasure hunt Cologne self guided
Scavenger hunt treasure hunt Cologne self guided city
Scavenger hunt treasure hunt Cologne self guided sights

More information and FAQs about the Cologne scavenger hunt

In which cities are the scavenger hunts available?

The scavenger hunts of Hint-Caching are now available in many cities. You can find an overview with a map here.

You can also select your city from the following list and click on the link:

  • In Augsburg: Click here for the Augsburg scavenger hunt
  • In Bamberg: Click here for the Bamberg scavenger hunt
  • In Cologne: Click here for the Cologne scavenger hunt
  • In Dresden: Click here for the Dresden scavenger hunt
  • In Frankfurt: Click here for the Frankfurt scavenger hunt
  • In Halle (Saale): Click here for the Halle scavenger hunt
  • In Ingolstadt: Click here for the Ingolstadt scavenger hunt
  • In Lüneburg: Click here for the Lüneburg scavenger hunt
  • In Munich: Click here for the Munich scavenger hunt
  • In Nuremberg: Click here for the Nuremberg scavenger hunt
  • In Ulm: Click here for the Ulm scavenger hunt
  • In Würzburg: Click here for the Würzburg scavenger hunt