Family day out Bergen: walk and solve

Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Bergen follows an investigation from the Ludvig Holberg statue along Bryggen to Bergenhus Fortress. You see Bergen Cathedral and Lille Lungegårdsvannet along its route. Discuss the murder mystery theme with your children before choosing it, then invite everyone to explain a theory during play. Parents can help read while children contribute observations and suggestions. The game uses the free Loquiz app on your own phone. Its price is €19.95 per team: one phone, at most 4 players, with the family sharing the case.

The Bergen Syndicate (outdoor escape game) sends your team after Magnus and stolen formulas, from Vågsallmenningen past the Domkirke to the wooden fronts of Bryggen. You see Vågsallmenningen, Bergen Domkirke and Korskirken along the route. For a family day out Bergen, this game costs €19.95 per team: one phone, at most 5 players. The larger limit may help when choosing between the stories for your family. You use the free Loquiz app, discussing the next move as a team rather than leaving the chase to the person holding the phone.

Both Bergen games take around 1.5 to 2 hours and use the free Loquiz app on your own phone. Before your family day out Bergen, select the story, check its player limit and prepare the app. Let children choose a role they enjoy, such as listening for the next task or suggesting what the team should try. Read the instructions aloud so everyone can take part in the decision. You can start whenever you want on any day, and the game is valid for 12 months when arranging a family date.