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Scavenger Hunt Essen

Scavenger Hunt Essen

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Ready for an adventure? Lace up your shoes and get set for an unforgettable Scavenger Hunt in Essen! This city-wide quest will take you through the bustling heart of the Ruhr area, offering you a fresh perspective on the city. Your journey kicks off at the historic Burgplatz, from where you'll embark on an exciting exploration of Essen's downtown.

The Starting Point of the Scavenger Hunt in Essen: Burgplatz

Begin your Scavenger Hunt in Essen at Burgplatz, the city's vibrant core. Here, where history meets modernity, your adventure begins. Armed with your smartphone and our app, you'll set off on a thrilling discovery tour. Burgplatz not only provides a stunning backdrop but also serves as the perfect starting point to uncover the city's secrets.

Discover Essen Cathedral on the Scavenger Hunt

On your Scavenger Hunt in Essen, you'll make your way to Essen Cathedral. This impressive cathedral, dating back to the 9th century, is a true gem of the city. As you marvel at its exterior, you'll solve tricky puzzles and learn fascinating facts about the building's history and architecture. Let the cathedral's majestic presence inspire you and earn valuable points for your Scavenger Hunt.

The Old Synagogue and Its Stories

Another highlight of your Scavenger Hunt in Essen is the Old Synagogue. This imposing structure is a significant cultural landmark, representing the city's rich Jewish history. While you admire the synagogue's impressive facade, you'll tackle exciting tasks that delve into the stories and anecdotes of this historic site. The Scavenger Hunt takes you on a journey through time, bringing the past to life.

The Secrets of Kreuzeskirche

Continue your Scavenger Hunt by visiting Kreuzeskirche, another architectural marvel in Essen. This neo-Gothic church impresses with its intricate design and notable history. As you explore the church from the outside, you'll solve puzzles and uncover interesting facts about Kreuzeskirche. The Scavenger Hunt in Essen allows you to experience the city from a new angle and discover hidden treasures.

The City Garden of Essen – A Green Paradise

Don't miss the City Garden on your Scavenger Hunt in Essen. This green oasis in the heart of the city invites you to relax and unwind. As you stroll through the garden, you'll solve challenging tasks and fully enjoy the natural surroundings. The City Garden is the perfect spot for a break, where you can admire the beauty of nature while collecting valuable points and getting closer to your goal.

The Grillo-Theater – Pure Culture

Another highlight on your Scavenger Hunt in Essen is the Grillo-Theater. This historic theater building is a key cultural hub of the city. As you take in the theater's impressive facade, you'll solve intriguing tasks and learn more about the history and significance of this venue. The Scavenger Hunt leads you to Essen's cultural hotspots, allowing you to discover the city in a fun and interactive way.

By the end of your Scavenger Hunt in Essen, you'll see the city through entirely new eyes. Not only will you have explored landmarks, but you'll also have solved exciting puzzles and learned interesting facts about the city. This Scavenger Hunt is an adventure for the whole family, friends, or colleagues and offers a fantastic way to experience Essen in an unforgettable manner. So, what are you waiting for? Book your Scavenger Hunt in Essen now and dive into the fascinating world of this remarkable city!

Date
every day
Start/Finish
Burgplatz
Duration
approx. 3 hrs.
Language
Language Language
Rating
4 / 5
€ 12.99 p.p. For Corporate Clients
Scavenger Hunt
City-related
Difficulty
Action
Teambuilding
Suitable for kids
> 8 years

What happens during the tour?

01 Find locations
Using GPS navigation, our easy-to-use app guides you to the sights of your tour.
02 Solve riddles
Once you have reached a location, we will present you with a tricky riddle.
03 Master challenges
During the tour we send challenges to the phones of all registered players.
04 Collect points
For each successfully mastered task and challenge, we reward you with points.
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How can we play?

01 Book
In our Ticket Shop you can book tickets for groups from 2 to 33 participants. These are valid for 6 months.
02 Redeem
By entering your ticket code you can start your Essen Scavenger Hunt on your desired date via our app.
03 Discover
Together you will go on the hunt for tricky puzzles, shoot photos and master team tasks.
04 Win
During the hunt you collect points, which in the end decide your place in the highscores.

What our customers say

Corporate team building Scavenger Hunts

Based on long-standing experience, we know the special requirements that arise when planning a team event in Essen. With the myCityHunt Teamevent in Essen we have therefore developed a package especially for corporate clients. This extends our well-proven tours with a number of advantages that make our scavenger hunts the perfect teambuilding event in Essen.

  • Support by myCityHunt guides via chat
  • Shared image gallery and highscore
  • Participation certificates with team photo & team name (as PDF)
  • Interconnection through team chat
  • Free rebooking (up to 7 days before the event)
  • Payment by credit card or PayPal
  • VAT invoice
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the scavenger hunt in Essen work?

With myCityHunt, Essen becomes your playing field! All you need is a ticket code, and an internet-enabled mobile phone.

On the desired date, you will gather your team in the city center of Essen. Then the scavenger hunt starts: Your mobile phone guides you and your team to numerous places worth seeing in Essen. Once there, you answer tricky questions and solve riddles. You gain points by correctly solving these tasks.

But that's not all: All registered players will receive special tasks during the rally, such as photo assignments or quiz questions. The scavenger hunt will reward you with many great memories, which you can view in a picture gallery afterwards.

Along the tour, you can take a break for ice cream or drinks at any time! After about 3 hours, the high score list will provide information about your overall ranking.

More information about the course of our scavenger hunt in Essen can be found here: https://www.mycityhunt.co.uk/how-it-works.

What does a scavenger hunt in Essen cost?

The price for a myCityHunt scavenger hunt in Essen is € 12.99 per person. In contrast to the price models of other providers, myCityHunt is charged per person. For example, the total price for two people is only € 25.98, for five persons € 64.95 and so on.

Tickets can be booked online in the ticket shop at https://www.mycityhunt.co.uk/tickets.

Which dates does the scavenger hunt take place on?

The myCityHunt scavenger hunt in Essen can be played at any time! If you have a ticket, you can play on a day of your choice at any time within the validity of 6 months. Tickets for myCityHunt scavenger hunts in Essen can be booked in the online ticket shop at https://www.mycityhunt.co.uk/tickets.

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