Secrets of · Scavenger hunt
Secrets of Cologne Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour
1.5–2 hours · 1–4 players per team · no app€19.95 per team
Heinzelmännchenbrunnen Cologne: walk and solve
City games in Cologne (3) ↓Heinzelmännchenbrunnen Cologne gives you a fountain to examine during a self-guided game through the city. Pause to look at its figures before returning to your team’s tasks on the phone. You can help Johann von Werth recover his hat, investigate a murder mystery or chase Magnus. Choose the story your group would enjoy following and leave room for both playing and looking around, with a starting time you choose yourselves.
- €19.95 per team · ≈ €5 per person
- Start any time within 12 months
- Free cancellation until you start
City games in Cologne
Detective Murder Mystery Game
Detective Murder Mystery Game Cologne
1.5–2 hours · 1–4 players per team · no app€19.95 per team
The Syndicate · Outdoor escape game
The Cologne Syndicate – City Escape Game
1.5–2 hours · 2–5 players per team · free Loquiz app€19.95 per team
Group games: teams against each other
City ConquestRace Through CologneA city game where teams play against each other: at least 2 teams of 1–4 players, each team on its own phone.What players in other cities say
- ★★★★★
Wir (Mein Mann, unsere 9-jährige Tochter und ich) haben heute ganz spontan das Spiel "Moordmysterie Düsseldorf" gebucht und gespielt. Die Buchung verlief schnell und reibungslos. Es hat super viel Spaß gemacht! Die Story, die Rätsel, das Konzept, die Route, die Gestaltung der App... richtig gut!!! Das Spiel würde ich vor allem Familien mit Kindern empfehlen. Für Erwachsene waren die Rätsel (meiner Meinung nach) zu einfach. Aber trotzdem wegen der schönen Route durch Düsseldorf, der Story, den lustigen Anweisungen zwischendurch eine schöne Aktion, die man zusammen machen kann.
Lingling Z.October 2026 · via google - ★★★★★
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
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What can you look at beside the fountain?
The Heinzelmännchenbrunnen is a figurative fountain at Am Hof 12–14 in Cologne. Take a moment to look at the arrangement of its figures rather than only photographing the whole scene. Move your attention between the overall composition and the smaller shapes within it. With teammates, compare what each person noticed first. You do not need to add a quiz of your own. The fountain can simply be a sightseeing pause before you return to the shared game on your phone.
Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!
Which exploration game passes this stop?
Secrets of Cologne passes the Heinzelmännchenbrunnen and follows a story about Johann von Werth recovering his lost feathered hat. Along the route you see the obelisk at Breslauer Platz, Hohenzollern Bridge and Museum Ludwig. The game works in the browser on your own phone, with no app. Choose it if your group likes the idea of exploring places through a shared search. Agree on the phone you will use and give everyone room to suggest how you should tackle the tasks.
What other stories can your team follow?
Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Cologne and The Cologne Syndicate (outdoor escape game) also pass the fountain. The detective case runs from Alter Markt past Museum Ludwig to Cologne Cathedral. You see St. Gereon, the fountain and Museum Ludwig along its route. The Syndicate follows Magnus and the stolen formulas from Alter Markt past Groß St. Martin to the cathedral; you also see Fischmarkt. It is an outdoor escape game on the streets. These two games use the free Loquiz app.
How do you plan the team and starting time?
The listed Cologne games cost €19.95 per team and take 1.5 to 2 hours. Secrets and Sherlock allow up to four players on one phone; The Syndicate allows up to five. You can start whenever you want, every day, and your purchase is valid for twelve months. Choose your game before preparing the phone, since the app requirements differ. Allow time to discuss answers, and let someone other than the phone holder explain an idea before the team decides what to enter.
Where is the fountain in Cologne?
The Heinzelmännchenbrunnen is at Am Hof 12–14 in Cologne.
Which option needs no app?
Secrets of Cologne works in the browser on your own phone, with no app.
How many people share a phone?
Secrets and Sherlock allow up to four players per team. The Syndicate allows up to five.
How long does a game take?
The listed games in Cologne take 1.5 to 2 hours.
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