Scavenger Hunts, Escape Games & Walking Tours in Germany

Play a scavenger hunt, outdoor escape game or self-guided audio walking tour in 21 German cities, from Hamburg and Berlin to Munich and Freiburg. Book online, get your code by email, start whenever you like and plan with our city guides. 4.6 · 1,329 reviews21 cities✓ Instant access✓ Start any time✓ No guide needed

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21 German cities to explore on foot

World City Trail runs self-guided scavenger hunts in 21 German cities, from Hamburg, Bremen and Lübeck in the north to Munich, Freiburg and Regensburg in the south. Every city also has an outdoor escape game and an audio walking tour, all played on your phone in the World City Trail app.

Each scavenger hunt has 10 stops and takes about 2 to 3 hours. The shortest route is Rothenburg at 1.6 km; the longest is Berlin at 5.1 km, from Alexanderplatz to the Reichstag Building. The table below shows the time, distance and stops for every city.

CityScavenger hunt ratingTimeWalkingStops
Berlin 4.7 (370)about 3 hoursabout 65 min · 5.1 km10See the games →
Cologne 4.6 (207)about 2 hoursabout 20 min · 2.0 km10See the games →
Munich 4.6 (205)about 3 hoursabout 55 min · 4.5 km10See the games →
Heidelberg 4.5 (68)about 2 hoursabout 38 min · 3.0 km10See the games →
Bonn 4.5 (66)about 2 hoursabout 30 min · 2.5 km10See the games →
Lübeck 4.6 (62)about 2 hoursabout 44 min · 3.4 km10See the games →
Frankfurt 4.6 (61)about 2 hoursabout 24 min · 2.0 km10See the games →
Aachen 4.8 (53)about 2 hoursabout 24 min · 2.0 km10See the games →
Hamburg 4.6 (49)about 3 hoursabout 64 min · 4.9 km10See the games →
Freiburg 4.7 (45)about 2 hoursabout 24 min · 2.0 km10See the games →
Düsseldorf 4.5 (35)about 2 hoursabout 24 min · 2.0 km10See the games →
Rothenburg 4.6 (31)about 2 hoursabout 21 min · 1.6 km10See the games →
Dresden 4.7 (27)about 2 hoursabout 24 min · 2.0 km10See the games →
Nuremberg 4.7 (22)about 2 hoursabout 41 min · 3.2 km10See the games →
Würzburg 4.9 (13)about 2 hoursabout 35 min · 3.0 km10See the games →
Dortmund 4.2 (10)about 2 hoursabout 42 min · 3.1 km10See the games →
Bremen 5.0 (3)about 2 hoursabout 34 min · 2.5 km10See the games →
Leipzig 4.5 (2)about 2 hoursabout 30 min · 2.2 km10See the games →
Erfurt–about 2 hoursabout 28 min · 2.0 km10See the games →
Regensburg–about 3 hoursabout 46 min · 3.6 km10See the games →
Stuttgart–about 3 hoursabout 43 min · 3.0 km10See the games →

Which German city should you choose?

Best for a first visit to Germany

Berlin

The route links Alexanderplatz, Museum Island, the Gendarmenmarkt, the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag Building, so you see the big sights in one afternoon.

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Best for families with young children

Rothenburg

Only 1.6 km between the 10 stops. Children hunt for clues at the Plönlein, St George’s Fountain on the market square and outside the Medieval Crime Museum.

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Best for a short city break

Cologne

All stops lie within about 2 km, from Cologne Cathedral and the Historic Town Hall to Great St Martin Church, the Rhine bank and the Chocolate Museum.

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Best for a harbour walk

Hamburg

You start at the Town Hall, pass the Chilehaus and walk into the Speicherstadt warehouse district, with the International Maritime Museum along the way.

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Best for Roman and medieval history

Regensburg

Riddles take you to the Porta Praetoria, a Roman gate, the Old Stone Bridge over the Danube and St Peter’s Cathedral.

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How it works

  1. Book online Choose the game and the number of players. Your booking reference arrives by email straight away.
  2. Get the app Download the World City Trail app from the App Store or Google Play and enter your booking reference.
  3. Play when you like Start whenever you are ready, walk at your own pace and pause any time. No guide, no fixed schedule.

Why choose a self-guided tour in Germany?

A self-guided scavenger hunt lets you explore a German old town at your own pace, without a time slot or a group. Start when you are ready, stop for coffee or a museum, and carry on later or the next day: the ticket has no time limit.

The riddles make everyone look closely. At each stop you solve a puzzle by observation and logic, with no prior knowledge needed, then read or listen to the stories behind the place, such as the Town Musicians of Bremen or the Beethoven monument in Bonn. The app also suggests local food and shops along the way.

Many of the cities are close together, so one trip can include several games. Cologne, Bonn, Düsseldorf, Aachen and Dortmund are all in North Rhine-Westphalia, and Munich, Nuremberg, Würzburg, Regensburg and Rothenburg are all in Bavaria. Every city you finish is added to your personal Trail Map.

  • Buy one ticket per player so everyone can follow the game on their own phone.
  • Download the app and enter your booking reference before you set off.
  • Start the outdoor escape game in daylight.
  • Wear comfortable shoes: many old towns have cobblestone streets.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best city in Germany for a scavenger hunt?

For a first visit, Berlin is the best choice: its route links Alexanderplatz, Museum Island, the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag. For a short, easy walk choose Rothenburg (1.6 km) or Cologne (2 km); for a harbour setting, choose Hamburg.

Can I do a scavenger hunt in Germany with kids?

Yes, the scavenger hunts suit families with children. The riddles rely on observation and logic, not prior knowledge, and you can pause whenever you need a break. Short routes such as Rothenburg, Cologne, Aachen and Dresden are easiest for young legs.

Do I need to book a time slot?

No, there is no time slot. You book online, receive your booking reference by email straight away and start whenever you like. The ticket has no time limit, so you can also pause and continue another day.

Which languages are the Germany games in?

All 21 German cities offer the games in English, German, French and Dutch. Most are also available in Italian and Spanish, and Dresden, Hamburg, Leipzig and Munich also in Polish. Each city page lists its exact languages.

Can I play more than one city with the same app?

Yes. The World City Trail app holds all your games: you simply enter a new booking reference for each city. Every city you finish appears on your personal Trail Map, together with the kilometres you walked.

Is a self-guided tour better than a guided tour in Germany?

A self-guided tour is better if you want freedom: no fixed start time, no group and your own pace. You can change the order of the stops, take breaks and continue later. If you want to ask a person questions on the spot, a guided tour suits you more.

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