Secrets of · Scavenger hunt
Secrets of Darmstadt Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour
1.5–2 hours · 1–4 players per team · no app€19.95 per team
Halloween Darmstadt: Frankenstein tales and autumn streets
City games in Darmstadt (3) ↓Halloween Darmstadt has a name that does half the work: just south of the city stands Burg Frankenstein. If you are searching for something spooky to do around 31 October, combine that story with an evening walk through the centre. City Game lets you play a self-guided game on your own phone, with riddles and photo tasks along the way. You start whenever you want, as a small team of friends, family or colleagues.
- €19.95 per team · ≈ €5 per person
- Start any time within 12 months
- Free cancellation until you start
City games in Darmstadt
Detective Murder Mystery Game
Detective Murder Mystery Game Darmstadt
1.5–2 hours · 1–4 players per team · no app€19.95 per team
The Syndicate · Outdoor escape game
The Darmstadt 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 DarmstadtA 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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Why is Darmstadt linked to Frankenstein?
Burg Frankenstein, a castle ruin in the hills near Darmstadt, is where the alchemist Johann Konrad Dippel was born in 1673. He experimented with animal bones and blood, and later writers have wondered whether his story reached Mary Shelley. Nobody has proven that link, but the name alone has made the castle a Halloween magnet for decades.
The city itself carries a darker memory. In the night of 11 September 1944, the Brandnacht, a bombing raid destroyed most of the old centre. Many buildings you see today, including parts of the palace, were rebuilt after the war. Walking past them in the dark gives the evening a quiet, serious note.
Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!
Which games can you play in Darmstadt this Halloween?
There are three games, each taking 1.5 to 2 hours.
In Secrets of Darmstadt you explore the Marktplatz, the palace and Luisenplatz, passing the Datterich Fountain, the Staatstheater Darmstadt and the Residenzschloss. The Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Darmstadt is a detective case based on Sherlock Holmes that starts at Friedensplatz beside the Hessisches Landesmuseum and later leads to the Orangerie and the Rosenhöhe. The Darmstadt Syndicate (outdoor escape game) is an outdoor alternative to an escape room: 2 to 5 players follow Magnus and the stolen formulas from the Marktplatz past the Stadtkirche to the Justus-Liebig-Haus.
You play every game with the free Loquiz app.
When is Ghost Hunters coming to Darmstadt?
Our ghost game Ghost Hunters is coming to Darmstadt, but it has not started here yet. Leave your e-mail address on this page and we will tell you when you can play it.
For halloween Darmstadt right now, pick one of the three games above and plan it for late afternoon. You set off in daylight and end up in the dark, when the palace courtyard and the parks of the Rosenhöhe feel far more mysterious. Dress warmly and keep your phone charged.
What does a game cost?
A game costs €19.95 per team: one phone, at most 4 players. The Darmstadt Syndicate (outdoor escape game) is for 2 to 5 players.
Is there a discount for halloween Darmstadt?
Yes, the code HALLOWEEN50 gives 50% off all our games. It is valid until 2 November.
Do we need to book a time?
No. You buy the game online and start whenever you like, day or evening.
Is Burg Frankenstein part of the game route?
No, the games take place in the city centre of Darmstadt. The castle lies outside the city in the hills to the south.
Who is a Halloween city game in Darmstadt good for?
It suits friends, couples, families and colleagues who want to be outside together. Everyone helps solve the riddles on one phone.
