Experience Dortmund through a City Hunt

Taking part in City Hunts in Dortmund offers a unique and thrilling way to navigate the bustling city. This innovative game invites players to solve thought-provoking puzzles, track down hidden clues and travel through an array of diverse locales within the city’s boundaries. It’s an engaging way to explore Dortmund, making the city itself a part of the game, enriching the experience for both locals and visitors alike.

City Hunts goes beyond traditional city exploration by combining teamwork, adventure, and discovery, turning urban navigation into a captivating quest. The players will form close-knit teams working together to unravel the city’s mysterious side, unveiling different streets and locales one clue at a time. The experience offers a fresh perspective on city exploration, providing more interactive and playful ways to uncover Dortmund’s endless surprises.

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  • Secrets of Dortmund

    Experience Dortmund’s Dynamism and Depth! Traverse a city where innovation meets traditional charm, from towering steel mills to serene parks. Solve tantalizing riddles as you delve into its industrial soul—Dortmund promises a captivating journey laced with history and culture at each twist and turn!

    1.5-2 hours

    1-4

    € 25,95
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  • Sherlock Holmes Dortmund

    Step into the shoes of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes in this self-guided murder mystery set in Dortmund. You and your team follow the clues, crack the puzzles, and unravel the truth as the clock ticks by, a thrilling challenge awaits!

    1.5-2 hours

    1-4

    € 25,95
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  • The Dortmund Syndicate

    Delve into the mysterious realm of The Dortmund Syndicate City Escape Game, a self-guided adventure taking place within the intricate urban maze of Dortmund. Unravel cryptic clues, tackle challenging puzzles and collaborate with your team to uncover truths, pushing your strategic abilities to the limit in your mission to overcome this thrilling simulation!

    1.5-2 hours

    1-4

    € 25,95
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Why Dortmund is perfect for City Hunts

Dortmund offers a unique environment that makes City Hunts an engaging and unforgettable experience. Its compact urban structure provides dense and walkable streets, a labyrinth practically made for exploration games. The city’s various neighbourhoods each present their own unique flair and charm, offering a diverse backdrop for immersive, interactive gameplay where puzzles and interactive challenges can take place.

City Hunts in Dortmund are particularly intriguing due to its vibrant public squares and urban environments. The thrill of discovery pervades each hunt, as you never know what awaits around the next corner. The combination of the city’s interesting layout and the allure of the game keeps participants hooked, leading them to unexpected corners, creating a dynamic and exciting urban adventure.

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Explore Dortmund’s highlights during a City Hunt

City Hunts in Dortmund offer a unique and exciting way to explore the city’s charm and character. Players navigate through the historic streets, squares and parks in the city centre, using clues and solving puzzles to progress in the game. However, the game is not confined to the city centre alone. Some City Hunts may branch off into the wonderful canals or the vibrant neighbourhoods, enhancing the exploration experience.

The exact starting point and detailed instructions for the City Hunt games are provided on the product page and will be sent to players post-booking. This ensures a seamless experience for everyone involved. While certain popular landmarks might occasionally feature in your journey, no two routes are alike, offering a fresh exploration experience with each City Hunt.

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How City Hunts in Dortmund work

Getting started is easy. Choose your City Game, book your City Hunt and start playing whenever it suits you. Everything you need will be sent to you instantly after booking: no guide, no strict start times, just your team and the city.

  • 1.5-2 hours of play time
  • 3-4 km walking distance
  • Start, pause & continue whenever you want
  • 1-4 or 2-5 people per smartphone, depending on your game
  • Play independently
  • Internet connection required
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Step 1

Book your City Hunt
Choose your city and game and receive everything instantly after booking.

Step 2

Check your instructions
Open your confirmation email with your starting point and how to start playing.

Step 3

Go to the starting location
Head to the starting point whenever you want, no fixed time.

Step 4

Start playing
Follow the clues, solve puzzles and explore the city at your own pace!

Why play a City Hunt in Dortmund?

For those who seek an unusual and excitement-filled experience in the German city, a City Hunt in Dortmund is a must-try. It’s not just about exploring the city in a fun way, but also about solving puzzles, building teamwork, and learning more about Dortmund’s rich culture and history.

A Unique Way to Explore
City Hunts in Dortmund offer a unique and interactive way to explore the city. They combine elements of sightseeing with problem-solving tasks and challenges that can only be unlocked as you navigate the city streets.

Encourages Teamwork
City Hunts are designed to foster teamwork. It strengthens relationships whether you’re with family, friends, or office colleagues as you collaborate to solve riddles and progress in the game.

Self-Paced and Flexible
The beauty of a City Hunt lies in its flexibility. These games are self-guided, allowing you to explore Dortmund at your own pace. Whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, you set the time and speed of your adventure.

Suitable for Everyone
City Hunts are perfect for everyone, regardless of age or fitness level. These activities work well for friends, families, and colleagues. Whether you’re looking for a fun way to spend your weekend or a team-building exercise, a City Hunt in Dortmund would be an excellent choice.

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Types of City Hunts in Dortmund

Exploration games

Exploration-based City Hunts focus on discovering the city itself. You solve puzzles, complete creative challenges and visit landmarks while exploring both famous sights and hidden spots.
Our Secrets of… exploration games are a great example, guiding players through hidden locations and interactive riddles across the city.

Mystery games

Mystery-style City Hunts add a story-driven challenge to the experience. Players follow clues, solve puzzles and unravel a fictional case while exploring the city.
In the Sherlock Holmes City Game and The Syndicate City Game, teams step into a detective-style adventure and must solve the mystery before time runs out.

Educational games

Educational City Hunts combine exploration with learning. While solving challenges and completing tasks, players discover historical facts, cultural highlights or creative topics such as photography.
The Photography Tours invite players to explore the city while completing creative photography challenges along the way.

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A new way to explore Dortmund with City Hunts

City Hunts in Dortmund offer an innovative and engaging way to explore the city. These interactive games transform ordinary strolls around the city into thrilling experiences, where teams work together to follow clues and solve puzzles. In this exciting way, you’ll venture through different streets and neighbourhoods, unfolding the unique story of Dortmund in a whole new context.

The beauty of City Hunts lies in their gameplay that revolves around discovery and teamwork. A balance of observation, problem-solving, and cooperation will guide you on your journey, making your city exploration a venturesome quest. They’re fun, educational, and create an escape game feeling in the middle of the city, turning Dortmund into your playground and adding an adventurous twist to your visit.

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City Hunts in Dortmund: perfect for groups, families and team events

Families

A City Hunt is a great outdoor activity for families. The mix of puzzles, creative challenges and exploration keeps both children and adults engaged while discovering the city in a playful way.

Friends and couples

A City Hunt is a fun and interactive activity to play with friends or as a couple. Work together to solve clues, complete challenges and explore the surroundings while competing or collaborating as a team.

Corporate team building

A City Hunt is perfect for team building activities and company outings. Teams collaborate, solve challenges and compete against each other while exploring the city together.

Schools and student groups

A City Hunt can also be used as an educational group activity. Students work together to solve puzzles, observe their surroundings and learn while exploring the city.

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Your favourite City Games, professionally hosted by our team

Enjoy the same City Games as our self-guided version, but with full on-site support from our professional hosts. We take care of the briefing, tablets, coordination and technical support, so your group can focus entirely on the fun and competition.

What’s included:

  • Same City Game, fully hosted
    You play the exact same experience as our self-guided version, now with our hosts guiding your group.
  • Live ranking & prize ceremony
    For larger groups, our hosts reveal the final scores and announce the winning team with a fun award moment.
  • Hosted start & finish
    We welcome your group, explain the game clearly and end with an exciting wrap-up.
  • Real-time support during the game
    Our team assists with devices, app issues and coordination throughout the experience.
  • Tablets included (optional)
    Available for groups who prefer using our devices instead of their own.

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A City Hunt in Dortmund is an interactive exploration game where you discover the city while solving puzzles and completing challenges. Instead of following a traditional tour guide, players navigate through the city using their smartphone and follow clues that lead them to different locations. Along the way, you learn more about the city while enjoying a playful and engaging adventure.

The City Hunts in Dortmund take around 1.5 to 2 hours to complete. During the game you usually walk around 3 to 4 kilometres through the city. You can take breaks whenever you like, which makes the experience flexible and easy to combine with exploring the city.

A City Hunt in Dortmund is usually played in teams using a smartphone. Depending on the game, 1 to 4 or 2 to 5 players can play together on one device. Larger groups can easily form multiple teams and compete against each other, which makes the experience great for friends, families or colleagues.

No guide is required for our City Hunt in Dortmund. All City Hunts are fully self guided, which means you can start the game whenever it suits you. After booking, you receive clear instructions and the starting location so you can begin your adventure in CITY at your own pace.

City Hunts in Dortmund are often played in lively areas such as the city centre or popular neighbourhoods, where streets, squares and public spaces create a great setting for exploration games and puzzles.

Some games may start in other interesting parts of the city or nearby locations, depending on the specific experience.

To see the exact starting location, always check the product page of the game you want to play. After booking, you will also receive clear instructions with the precise starting point and how to begin your City Hunt in Dortmund.

To play a City Hunt in Dortmund you only need:

  • a smartphone
  • a stable internet connection
  • comfortable walking shoes

After booking you will receive all instructions and information needed to start the game.

Yes. City Hunts are often used in for team activities because they encourage collaboration, communication and problem solving.

Teams work together to solve clues and complete challenges while exploring the city, which makes the activity popular for company outings and group events.

Yes, our City Hunts are suitable for families and children. The puzzles and challenges are designed to be accessible, allowing both adults and younger players to participate and enjoy the experience together.

Children can help solve riddles, search for clues and complete creative tasks while exploring the city. Because the game is played in teams, families can collaborate and make the activity both fun and engaging for everyone.

For younger children, it is recommended that they play together with adults who can help guide the team through the challenges.

Yes, booking in advance is recommended. Once you complete your booking, you will receive the instructions and starting information instantly, so you can start playing whenever you want.

Yes. Because the games are self guided, you can start whenever it suits your schedule. There is no fixed starting time, which makes it easy to combine the game with sightseeing, lunch or other activities in Dortmund.

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