Luxembourg City rises dramatically above deep river valleys, where ancient fortifications, elegant squares, and modern institutions create a capital unlike any other in Europe. Its UNESCO listed old quarters, dramatic cliffs, and winding streets reflect a history shaped by powerful dynasties, strategic defenses, and a unique blend of French, German, and Luxembourgish culture.
The Luxembourg Scavenger Hunt and Self Guided Tour invites you to uncover the city’s remarkable contrasts through an interactive adventure. Solve location based puzzles, follow clues between historic bastions, scenic viewpoints, and charming neighborhoods, and enjoy immersive AI narration that reveals Luxembourg’s fascinating past, architectural heritage, and the stories hidden within one of Europe’s smallest yet most captivating capitals.
About Luxembourg Scavenger Hunt
Highlights of Luxembourg Scavenger Hunt
Play
Solve location based puzzles. Use logic, imagination and observation. No knowledge required.
Learn
Uncover fun facts, local legends and information about the attractions and the city.
Walk
Who doesn’t love walking as a way to explore a city? Do it at your own pace and discover hidden gems.
Flexibility
Start anytime. Time is with you and not against you. Customise your route. Snap photos as you go.
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Locations and Route (Show Map)
In the map you can check the optimised route. You can change the order and adjust it according to your needs.
Download the World City Trail app from the store and after the purchase you will receive a booking reference. Fill in your details and you are ready to go!
Step into a world where history isn’t just told—it’s solved. Luxembourg City, the “Gibraltar of the North,” is more than just a financial powerhouse; it’s a living puzzle waiting for you to piece it together. Experience the ultimate Luxembourg Scavenger Hunt and self-guided tour, the most vibrant way to explore the historic “Ardent City” of the Grand Duchy. By merging an interactive city-wide challenge with sightseeing, our game offers the most affordable and flexible adventure through a city where medieval fortifications meet elegant Renaissance charm. With no schedule and no time pressure, you decide when to play, learn, and walk through the historic squares and along the dramatic clifftops at your own pace. This interactive city game is multilingual, allowing you to solve riddles and listen to audio narrations in your preferred language while enjoying a healthy walk through a UNESCO World Heritage landscape.
We have carefully curated the best route in Luxembourg, connecting 10 of the city’s most important attractions into one seamless, walkable journey. Starting at the Monument to Dicks and Lentz, dedicated to the nation’s beloved poets, you can use our customizable route feature to adjust the order of checkpoints based on your needs. As you interact with the lively Place d’Armes, navigate the grand Place Guillaume II, and admire the ornate façade of the Palais Grand-Ducal, you’ll solve location-based puzzles and listen to audio stories that unlock local legends. The path leads you through the city’s defensive heart, including the underground maze of the Bock Casemates and the tranquil, ancient Église Saint-Michel.
Discover the somber history of the Kadish monument and the Gothic splendor of Cathédrale Notre-Dame, before visiting the iconic “Gëlle Fra” at the Monument of Remembrance. Conclude your quest along the Scenic Corridor, often called “Europe’s most beautiful balcony,” offering breathtaking views over the Alzette valley and the city’s striking fortifications. Whether you are solving riddles near the Grand Duke’s residence or navigating the winding paths of the old town, you are getting the best exercise while uncovering the soul of the city. Conclude your journey with a deep understanding of Luxembourg’s heritage, knowing you’ve experienced the city’s finest gems for the lowest price available.
Important information about Luxembourg Scavenger Hunt
Smartphone
You will need a fully charged smartphone with internet access and World City Trail app.
Self Guided Tour
Nobody will wait for you. Start anytime and do it at your own pace. Pause and resume anytime.
Not Suitable
For wheelchair users, people with mobility impairments or unaccompanied children.
Important
You don’t have to pay any entry fees.
Explore the attractions of Luxembourg Scavenger Hunt
1. Monument to Dicks et Lentz – starting point of Luxembourg Scavenger Hunt
The Monument to Dicks and Lentz is the best place to start a scavenger hunt because its location in the bustling Place d’Armes serves as the social heart of the city, making it an unmistakable landmark for gathering. This tribute to the national poets is situated in the center of the Ville Haute district, perfectly positioned to launch an adventure through the historic pedestrian streets and nearby fortifications.
The monument also holds the relief of Dicks and Lents at the base; they were the first poets to write in Luxembourgish as well as the creators of the national anthem.
2. Place d’Armes
There is no place better than the old town to start your city tour and in the old town, there is no place better than this square. Because of its locations and the availability of local stalls, this is a common attraction for the tourists as well as the locals. What is now a tourist attraction used to be a parade ground in the past for the troops who defended the city.
3. Place Guillaume II
Another popular tourist attraction in Luxembourg is known for the beauty of its roads and architectural beauty. There is a square here as well which has the sculpture of a Grad Duke William II riding a horse. While you are exploring the city there will be several spots that can be an amazing picture background for you, and it is among those.
4. Grand Ducal Palace
This palace located in the southern part of the city is still the official residence of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg. It is the place where most of the duties are performed by the head of the state.
It is a location with guards like what you have seen in most of the movies and the attractive part is the architectural style of the building. The building is made in a traditional historic style which is worth having a glance at.
5. Bock Casemates
In the olden days, there were different defense mechanisms used for the protection of the cities and it is a network of the underground fortifications used by Luxembourg in the olden days. This network is pretty old, and it has been fortified several times.
Now its historical importance has made it one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites. Apart from the historical importance this place holds, it comes with some stunning views of different districts making this place even special for tourists.
6. Michaelskirche
St Michael’s Church is the oldest extant religious site present in Luxembourg city. The first church built here was built in 987 and in the coming centuries it was destroyed, rebuilt, and reconstructed several times.
The current version was made in the last quarter of the 17th century, and it is made in gothic, Romanesque, and Baroque architectural styles making it look pretty unique in every manner.
7. Cathédrale Notre-Dame
It is another Roman Catholic Church present in Luxembourg that is worth visiting. The church is made in a Baroque gothic architectural style, and it was built several times between 1613 and 1938 which is a pretty long time. While it looks amazing from the outside, it has stunning views from the inside. The most visited attraction of Luxembourg Scavenger Hunt.
8. Monument of Remembrance
The Monument of Remembrance is also known as the golden lady in Luxembourg, and it is a special place for the history of this land. It is a war memorial, and it is situated in the memories of hundreds and thousands of Luxembourgers who volunteered to serve in the armed forces in World War 1.
They volunteered for serving the Allied Powers. This monument is present in Constitution square in the central city.
9. Kadish Monument
Standing as a deeply moving tribute on Boulevard Franklin Delano Roosevelt, this poignant sculpture by Shelomo Selinger commemorates the members of the Jewish community of Luxembourg who perished during the Holocaust. Located on the site of the city’s first synagogue, the monument features hewn red granite symbolizing both the suffering of the past and the enduring resilience of the human spirit.
10. Scenic Corridor – ending point of Luxembourg Scavenger Hunt
Commonly referred to as the “most beautiful balcony in Europe,” this breathtaking walkway runs along the 17th-century city ramparts, offering spectacular views over the Alzette River valley and the historic Grund district below. As you stroll along this cliffside promenade, you will be surrounded by the majestic scale of the city’s ancient fortifications, where the dramatic sheer stone walls and the picturesque clusters of slate-roofed houses create a scene straight from a fairytale.
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Hannah– United States –
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If you only have a few hours in Luxembourg this is a really fun activity that allows you to see a lot of the city! My husband and I love puzzles and this was a great way for us to bond and see the sights!
Austria –
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Chantal– Luxembourg –
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Auch für echte Luxemburger mal eine erfrischend andere Art unsere Stadt zu erkunden. Hat Spaß gemacht. Könnte vielleicht nochmal überarbeitet und erweitert werden, indem man den Staater Grond hinzufügt…
Germany –
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Germany –
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Es w?re sch?n gewesen, wenn die Tour in Form eines Rundgangs gestaltet w?re-es ist ab und an vor gekommen, dass wir gleich Wege mehrmals gegangen sind.
Norway –
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Bom custo benef?cio
Shauna– United Kingdom –
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Very good scavenger hunt. Only problem was the maps weren’t great at matching locations.
Germany –
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War tats?chlich ne ganz s??e Tour zu zweit 🙂
Ireland –
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Fun and a good way to discover the city although the route took us back on ourselves
Ralf – Germany –
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Der Text k?nnte auch als Sprach Audio bereitgestellt werden. Dann w?rde Tour noch Spannender werden
France –
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Les lieux visit?s sont int?ressants. Les paragraphes qui accompagnent les lieux sont complets. Par contre attention aux r?p?titions qui sont nombreuses. Le fil conducteur historique est complexe ? suivre pour des ados. Les questions sont trop enfantines, manque de recherche. Si les questions et descriptif sont ? revoir, la localisation du jeu vieille ville/palais est tr?s bien (peut-?tre un peu court). Apr?s-midi agr?able avec de la d?couverte donc cela a r?pondu ? nos attentes.
Udo– Germany –
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Es w?re sch?ner, wenn die Erkl?rungen kurz und knapp gehalten w?rden. Tiefergehende Erkl?rungen sollten dann bei Bedarf abgerufen werden k?nnen.
Marie Caroline– France –
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Parcours int?ressant pour d?couvrir la ville. Textes ? retravailler car on se demande s’ils ont ?t? faits avec chat gpt. Les ?nigmes pourraient ?tre plus enrichissantes.
Luxembourg –
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Activit? sympa qui permet de d?couvrir Luxembourg ville autrement.
Germany –
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Grunds?tzlich hat es Spa? gemacht und die gew?hlten Ziele waren interessant. Die Kinder haben die Tour fast im Alleingang gemacht und hatten Spa?! Irritierend sind die Informationen, die man bekommt, nachdem ein R?tsel gel?st wurde. Es ist nie klar, warum dann diese Info kommt, die nicht zwingend mit der Stadt zu tun hat. Zudem wiederholen sich sehr viele Informationen und die Texte enthalten zahlreiche Rechtschreibfehler. Das ist mir leider schon bei anderen Touren aufgefallen.
Belgium –
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Une fa?on sympa d observer les sites ! Et motivant pour tous
Ricardo– Brazil –
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a ideia ? muito criativa
Germany –
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Es war sehr informativ und interessant, es k?nnen aber noch mehr Sehensw?rdigkeiten dazu kommen.
Germany –
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Tolle Informationen, die man auch noch im Nachgang abrufen konnte
Andrea– Germany –
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Wir fanden es dieses Mal leider recht langweilig.
Saskia– Germany –
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Wir haben die App September 2023 genutzt und waren sehr begeistert. Man bekommt Informationen zu den Denkm?ler/ Geb?ude. Die R?tzel sind nicht sehr schwer, bringen aber einen dazu sich alles etwas genauer als ?blich anzugucken. Einen Stern Abzug gibt es weil eine Sehensw?rdigkeit zu diesem Zeitpunkt gar nicht zu finden war, da genau an dieser Stelle eine Baustelle ist und ein anderes Denkmal ersetzt wurde und somit die Darstellung auf der App inklusive Hinweise nicht mehr aktuell sind. Preisleistung finde ich daf?r sehr gut und wir hatten viel Spa?. W?rde diese App auch bei anderen St?dten wieder nutzen.
Tina– Luxembourg –
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It was wonderful activity. Some of the clues were quite challenging but also partnered with easy clues.
Netherlands –
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De activiteit was erg leuk. Leuke opdrachten en uitleg over Luxemburg en de bezienswaardigheden.
Sandy– Luxembourg –
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man hatte alle wichtigen Punkte besucht, sehr informativ, 1 Punkt musste man googlen aufgrund von Renovierungsarbeiten
Netherlands –
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Leuk, soms wat onduidelijk. Wel leuke manier om stad te ontdekken.
Luxembourg –
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Informative und digital gut aufgebaute City-Schnitzeljagd. Hat Spa? gemacht 🙂
Petra– Netherlands –
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Leuk
Joerg– United States –
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we had run out of time at the end of our stay and didn’t have time to walk to all the places, so we had fun sitting in a cafe and answering whatever we could remotely. We had fun.
Matthias– Germany –
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Die Fragen wurden von unserem Teenager ziemlich z?gig beantwortet. F?r Erwachsene braucht es andere Fragen…
Germany –
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Aktivit?t war sch?n es w?re nur gut gewesen wenn man die Fragen zu den jeweiligen Geb?uden auch vorher ausdrucken k?nnte da wir Probleme bei der Begehung mit dem Internet hatten . Ansonsten hatten wir viel Spa? und haben auch die Geschichte Luxemburgs kennenlernt .
Jaroslaw– Netherlands –
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Navigation part needs improvement… points of interest were sometimes tens of meters away from a place depicted on the map as a final destination.
Luxembourg –
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Belle activit? avec enfants. Nous avons appr?ci?. Fa?on ludique de d?couvrir des monuments historiques de la ville de Luxembourg, une fois comprises les indications qui ne sont pas toutes toujours tr?s claires.
Luxembourg –
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Die Schnitzeljagd war sehr kurz, leider nur 10 Fragen. Wir waren in 1,5h fertig. H?tte mir f?r 8€ mehr erwartet. Auch fehlt bei Frage/R?tsel 3 das Monument, durch Bauarbeiten wurde alles abgerissen. Wir musste diese Frage googlen.
Mahshid– Germany –
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Es hat Spa? mehr gemacht als gedacht. Ist eine coole ungezwungene Art die Stadt kennenzulernen. Man k?nnte etwas an der Smoothness der App arbeiten aber f?r 4€ kann man sich nicht beschweren.
Germany –
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Die Tour ist aufgrund von Bauarbeiten im Moment nicht aktuell. Ansonsten ganz ok. Die Stadt ist eben relativ ?berschaubar
Germany –
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We didn’t find the hints particularly challenging and exciting, most often you just need to answer with some numbers found on the monuments. However it did provide a nice guided itinerary but in the end we don’t think it was actually worth it
France –
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On apprend plein de choses sur la ville et le pays.
Germany –
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Gute Idee, aber teilweise gar nicht so einfach, da man keine konkrete Frage bekommt. Zum Gl?ck gibt es die Hinweise. H?tte aber durchaus l?nger sein k?nnen.
Belgium –
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Het is leuk om te doen. Je kan alles op je eigen tempo doen en je hebt alle hoogtepunten van Luxemburg stad gezien op een leerrijke manier.
Germany –
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Die Tour war wirklich gut aber stellenweise verwirrend in der Reihenfolge, weil man wieder fast bis zu der Stelle zur?cklaufen muss von der man kam. Was aber gut ist dass das gesuchte mit einem Foto dargestellt wird, was das finden doch sehr erleichtert. Alles in allem um Luxemburg Altstadt ein wenig zu sehen sehr gut geignet.
Germany –
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Interessante Tour, aber leider ohne zusammenh?ngende Geschichte. Es wirkte teilweise so, als wenn die Informationen aus einem Geschichtsbuch herauskopiert wurden. Alles in allem trotzdem eine sch?ne Tour durch die Stadt Luxemburg.
Luxembourg –
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Quite fun but disappointed that the info with each site was not about the site itself! Enjoyed it but glad we paid the discounted price!!
Netherlands –
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Leuke activiteit om de stad Luxemburg te verkennen. Qua tijd ook goed te doen. Lekker op je eigen tempo door de stad lopen. Deze activiteit is zijn geld meer dan waard. Alleen jammer dat de laatste vraag wat vaag is. Je merkt dat je gaandeweg wat fanatiek gaat worden met het zoeken naar de antwoorden
Germany –
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Die Tour erm?glicht einen kurzweiligen und gleichzeitig informativen Rundgang. Ein R?tsel konnte nicht gel?st werden, da der Zugang durch eine Baustelle versperrt war. Jedoch wird hierauf gleich zu Beginn hingewiesen und die online Recherche als Alternative vorgeschlagen. Die deutsche ?bersetzung ist nicht perfekt, aber gut verst?ndlich. Leider kann man nicht in den Leveln zur?ck springen, um z.B. eine Information ein weiteres Mal zu lesen. Hierdurch hatten wir mehrmals das R?tsel gel?st jedoch die Information zu dem Ort nicht gelesen
Netherlands –
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Leuke tour. Niveau is simpel maar leuk gedaan! Op een laagdrempelige manier Luxemburg-stad verkennen. Duurt zo’n 90-120 minuten indien je de hoogtepunten ook bezoek (kerken, uitzichtpunten, etc)
Netherlands –
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Erg leuke stadswandeling met uitdagende puzzels. Zeker geschikt voor volwassenen/jongvolwassenen.
Germany –
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Leider hatte man auf Grund von Baustellen in der Stadt, nicht zu allen R?tseln Zugang. Andere R?tsel Aufgaben waren mehr oder weniger an den Haaren herbeigezogen. Knobeln macht uns eigentlich Spa?, aber es sollte einen Sinn behalten. Schade.
Germany –
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Die Tour war ganz nett und die R?tsel witzig, aber ehrlich gesagt h?tten wir lieber die knapp 20 EUR in einen guten Reisef?hrer investiert und die Tour selbst geplant anstatt eine Stunde (ja l?nger dauert das nicht) einen Radius von wenigen 100 Metern abzulaufen. Spart das Geld lieber ein und erkundet Luxemburg eigenst?ndig. Die Wege zum Wandern sind sehr gut ausgebaut und die Ausblicke vom Kirchberg oder von der Adolphe Br?cke wirklich atemberaubend sch?n! Also lieber selber machen 🙂
carlosIV –
Nice family activity . The kids loved it even if the riddles were not at their level! They kept looking for answers and clues in order to sole them, and this was an important procedure for them. Well done
tsikol –
the best walk of Luxembourg city ! We visited many of the most important attractions. We didn’t feel tired in any point of the game, everything ran smoothly 🙂