Experience Cologne through a City Hunt

Get ready for an exhilarating adventure with City Hunts in Cologne, a unique city exploration game that takes the thrill of discovery to new heights. Utilising the architecture and layout of the city, each hunt becomes a game of wits and perseverance, turning the streets into the backdrop for an unforgettable journey. Players engage in teamwork to solve cryptic puzzles and follow intriguing clues, bringing life to otherwise unnoticed corners of the city.

City Hunts in Cologne transforms simple exploration into a fascinating endeavour. Players are given the chance to discover new streets and locations in a whole new light. The game acts as a bridge between wanderers and the city they yearn to uncover, adding an exciting twist to the Urban exploration. Every turn of the pavement is part of the game, making every City Hunt a vibrant celebration of adventure and discovery.

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All City Hunts in Cologne

  • Secrets of Cologne

    Discover Cologne’s Legendary Spirit! Explore lively streets and grand landmarks as you help Johann von Werth reclaim his feathered hat, uncovering the city’s rich history and vibrant culture.

    1.5-2 hours

    1-4

    € 25,95
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  • Sherlock Holmes Cologne

    Step into the shoes of the world-renowned sleuth, Sherlock Holmes, immersed in a gripping murder mystery, right here in Cologne. Follow elusive trails, decipher intricate puzzles, collaborate with your team, and uncover the startling truth – it’s a race against time, so every second counts!

    1.5-2 hours

    1-4

    € 25,95
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  • The Cologne Syndicate

    Step into the heart of Cologne with The Cologne Syndicate City Escape Game, a self-guided journey that unravels a thrilling narrative as you navigate the city. Harness your teamwork and get engrossed in the immersive storytelling as you progress through a sequence of challenging puzzles and tasks, unmasking the truth hour by hour with your team!

    1.5-2 hours

    1-4

    € 25,95
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Why Cologne is perfect for City Hunts

Cologne, with its walkable streets and intriguing neighborhoods, is truly an exemplary location for City Hunts. Participants can delve into the essence of the city by solving puzzles and tackling challenges, making City Hunts in Cologne an immersive, interactive exploration game.

The city’s vast urban environment is well suited for discovering hidden gems and forging unique experiences. Public squares and densely packed streets provide plenty of scope for creating engaging tasks and complex riddles that not only challenge the participants but also provide them with a deeper understanding of the city’s charm. In summary, Cologne flawlessly encapsulates the potential for thrilling City Hunts.

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Explore Cologne’s highlights during a City Hunt

Enjoy the unique atmosphere of Cologne with City Hunts, interactive games where each player or team is guided through the city by solving puzzles and following clues. The majority of these adventures take place in the city’s bustling centre. Participants will find themselves delving into historic streets, sweeping squares, scenic canals, and even quartered neighbourhoods, immersing themselves deeply in the locale’s charisma.

City Hunts in Cologne are not just confined to the city centre. Some games explore other intriguing areas of the city, ensuring that each experience stays fresh and exciting. The exact starting point and directions for each game are provided on the product page and subsequent to booking. This ensures all participants are equipped with the required information for a memorable city exploration game.

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How City Hunts in Cologne 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 Cologne?

Unleash your inner explorer with a City Hunt in Cologne where you’ll discover the city in a unique, enjoyable way. This game offers an unparalleled opportunity for some unforgettable memories while testing your puzzle-solving skills and team spirit.

The Thrill of Exploration
By playing City Hunts in Cologne, you get to enhance your exploration skills. As you traverse the city, you’ll use your wit to solve perplexing puzzles, uncovering hidden aspects of the city you might overlook otherwise.

Teamwork and Social Bonding
A City Hunt is a fantastic team-building exercise. Whether you’re with family, friends, or colleagues, this exhilarating game fosters teamwork and camaraderie, making overcoming challenges together even more rewarding.

Fully Self-Guided
The beauty of a City Hunt in Cologne is its self-guided nature. You can explore at your own pace, without the pressure of strict timelines. The flexibility allows you to fully immerse yourself in the experience.

Flexible for All-Event Types
City Hunts are perfect for any gathering. Be it a family outing, a friends reunion, or a corporate event – everyone will find enjoyment in solving puzzles, exploring and getting to know the city better.

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Types of City Hunts in Cologne

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 Cologne with City Hunts

City Hunts in Cologne offer an exciting and interactive twist to your typical city exploration. Transforming an average city walk into an intriguing game, City Hunts send players on thrilling adventures down different streets and neighbourhoods. The essence of discovery takes centre stage as participants follow clues, solve mind-bending puzzles, and tap into the pulse of the city in a playful and engaging way.

The thrill of City Hunts lies in their unpredictable pathways and the rewards of solving puzzles collaboratively. Taking part in these hunts promotes teamwork and interactive gameplay as participants uncover the secrets of Cologne. By weaving a network of riddles and clues through the city’s corners, City Hunts reinvent the explorer’s journey, delivering a unique experience of Cologne beyond the sights and sounds.

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City Hunts in Cologne: 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 Cologne 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 Cologne 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 Cologne 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 Cologne. 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 Cologne 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 Cologne.

To play a City Hunt in Cologne 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 Cologne.

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