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Secrets of Bielefeld Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour

4.4 on Google (23 reviews)

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  • 1.5–2 hours
  • 1–4 players per team
  • On your own phone, no app
  • Language of the game: English +31
  • Start any time within 12 months
  • Free cancellation until you start

Step into Bielefeld’s Hidden Tales. Stroll lively streets and quiet corners where centuries of history meet a vibrant modern beat. Piece together clues to guide Anna Luise von Hoheneinfalt to where she belongs, uncovering the city’s secrets along the way.

The streets themselves are the board and your phone is the only equipment. Secrets of Bielefeld is a self-guided outdoor scavenger hunt, played at whatever pace suits you.

Everything runs off your location. Stand somewhere that matters in Bielefeld and the game opens that spot's riddle, puzzle or photo task — and the only way through is to look up. Nothing is solvable from the screen. Two hours later you are the one in the group explaining the place to everyone else.

The route takes in Bielefeld Hauptbahnhof, The Good Hood Building and Katholisch-Apostolische Kirche, and the walking between them is where most of the finding happens — what you need is out there in front of you, never on the screen.

Klosterplatz and Nebelswall Building are on the list too, and the habit of looking up sets in on its own.

A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Bielefeld, With Riddles Instead of a Guide

Think of it as a self-guided walking tour that asks you questions. You get the same thing a walking tour gives you — a route through Bielefeld and the stories behind what you are looking at — but nobody is talking at you and nobody is waiting for the group to catch up. You walk, you look, and you work things out. The difficulty is intermediate, which in practice means most groups solve most things and argue productively about the rest. Expect riddles, code-breaking and a fair number of photographs you would not otherwise have taken.

Want to Plan a Fun Scavenger Hunt in Bielefeld?

Right here. Organising it means booking a date, opening the link when you arrive and then starting when it suits you. Nothing to print, nothing to plant beforehand, no clues to invent: the route through Bielefeld and everything on it is already built, about two hours across 3 to 4 km. One ticket covers up to four people on one phone for €19.95. The evening you were going to spend writing riddles is now free.

An Outdoor Scavenger Hunt That Works for Any Group in Bielefeld

Adults. Nothing about this resembles a printable list of things to find. It runs at intermediate difficulty, the riddles want things read properly rather than glanced at, and two hours passes without anyone checking their phone for other reasons.

Families. Children walk it without trouble and are usually the fastest at the photo tasks. The riddles are the part you solve together, which is what makes it work for a group with a wide spread of ages.

Teams. Nothing to facilitate, nowhere to book, no start time to enforce. One ticket per four colleagues, every group loose in Bielefeld on the same route, and a comparison at the end. Several teams at once is what makes it a team scavenger hunt rather than a walk.

Couples and friends. No umbrella to follow, no group to stay with, no fixed pace. Stop where you like, take as long as you like, and finish knowing things about Bielefeld that most residents never learned.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Secrets exploration game work?

You book a date, get a link by email and open it at the starting point in Bielefeld on your phone's browser. It is GPS-based: it knows where you are, and each location holds a riddle, a puzzle or a photo task. Solve one and the next location unlocks.

Is this a walking tour or a game?

Both, deliberately. On distance and route it is a walking tour of Bielefeld; on content it is a puzzle. The history arrives through the riddles rather than through a guide, and there is nobody to follow.

What do we need to bring?

A phone with battery and shoes that handle 3 to 4 km. You get a link when you book and open it in your phone's browser when you get there — no printing, no hiding things in advance, no kit to collect from anyone.

How long does it take?

About two hours, covering 3 to 4 km on foot. There is no time limit and no fixed start — you pick a date when booking and then begin whenever suits you on that date, so a slow group simply takes longer.

How many people can play on one ticket?

€19.95 buys one ticket, one phone and one to four people around it. Larger groups split across two tickets and end up competing, which most of them prefer.

Is it hard?

It sits at intermediate. What it asks for is attention and lateral thinking rather than local knowledge, and no riddle is obscure enough to end the afternoon.

Is it suitable for children?

Yes. Children manage the 3 to 4 km easily and are usually the quickest at the photo tasks. The riddles are intermediate, so most families work through them together — which is how the game is meant to be played anyway.

Do we need to book a time slot?

No. You choose a date when booking, then start at whatever time you like on that date. There is no meeting point, no guide and no group to join.

What happens if it rains?

You decide when to play and you can pause whenever you like. If a shower comes over, step inside somewhere, wait it out and pick up where you left off — you pause whenever you like and there is no clock running.

Will we actually learn something about Bielefeld?

That is the point of this one. The riddles are built on the history, the characters and the odd details of Bielefeld, so you finish knowing things most visitors never find out. If you would rather have a story than a tour, look at the other city games in Bielefeld instead.

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  1. Bielefeld HauptbahnhofAm Bahnhof 1B, 33602 Bielefeld
  2. The Good Hood BuildingJöllenbecker Straße 7, 33613 Bielefeld
  3. Katholisch-Apostolische KircheMercatorstraße 12, 33602 Bielefeld
  4. KlosterplatzKlosterplatz, 33602 Bielefeld
  5. Nebelswall BuildingNebelswall, 33602 Bielefeld
  6. Kunsthalle BielefeldArtur-Ladebeck-Straße 5, 33602 Bielefeld
  7. Neustädter MarienkirchePapenmarkt, 33602 Bielefeld
  8. Bielefeld Regional CourtNiederwall 71, 33602 Bielefeld
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  1. Theater am Alten MarktAlter Markt 1, 33602 Bielefeld
  2. Alter MarktAlter Markt, 33602 Bielefeld
  3. Altstädter NicolaikircheNiedernstraße 4, 33602 Bielefeld
  4. Jahnplatz Clock (“Slim Eva”)Jahnplatz, 33602 Bielefeld
  5. KesselbrinkKesselbrink, 33602 Bielefeld
  6. Die Alte Post33602 Bielefeld
  7. Stadthalle BielefeldWilly-Brandt-Platz 1, 33602 Bielefeld

How it works

  1. BookYour ticket arrives by email.
  2. Go to the startThe start point is in your email. Any day within 12 months.
  3. PlayOpen the link on one phone per team and press start.

What players in other cities say

4.4 on Google (23 reviews)

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    Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!

    Martin M.March 2026 · via google
  • ★★★★★

    Game in Amsterdam was fun!

    Enzo L.March 2026 · via google
  • ★★★★★

    Had So much fun playing while exploring the city

    Philip C.March 2026 · via google
  • ★★★★★

    I had a fantastic experience with CityGame! The concept is creative, engaging, and a great way to explore a city in a completely new way. The games are well-designed, combining puzzles, storytelling, and adventure so you’re constantly discovering something interesting around every corner. What I especially love is how CityGame turns a normal walk through the city into an interactive experience. It’s perfect for friends, families, or team outings, and it makes sightseeing much more exciting than the usual tours. Everything was easy to use, the challenges were fun and clever, and it really encouraged us to look closer at the city and its hidden details. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a unique and memorable way to explore!

    Jessica S.March 2026 · via google
  • ★★★★★

    This is an interesting way to conduct a self-guided Amsterdam city tour. It used the GPS on your phone to guide you to stops on a route. There are mini quizzes once you arrive at the stops on the path. The quizzes draw your attention to features in front of you or to a brief history of the place. In many cases, we visited a spot that would not have been obvious as a regular passer by. The tour as a whole was interesting to us as newcomers, but I would have liked more information on many locations we visited - a few links outside of the app for each place would have been helpful. Beyond that, the interface was a bit clunky and sometimes awkward to navigate. We definitely don't regret trying this out and feel like we got our money's worth on the experience.

    JaibhijaiJune 2024 · via google
  • ★★★★★

    This was a fun game! It had a few challenges which was good and surprises. It got me to go around and explore Queenstown, New Zealand. I got to places in Queenstown, New Zealand I hadn’t been to before while on holiday here. Thank you for that and it gave a feel what it would be like to be the actual Sherlock Holmes!

    Dylan J.February 2024 · via google
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