Do you fancy getting out and about, but the classic walk doesn't feel like enough? Then this is your weekend tip: a self-guided crime tour through Cologne - from Heumarkt through Rheinauhafen to Südstadt - that turns a normal afternoon out into something you won't soon forget.
You'll be immersed in a real story: shortly before the big release party, the recipe for the new Kölsch beer from the brewery "Et läuft" was sabotaged. Brewery owner Hennes Hoppe needs you. You take on the leading role, follow the clues through the city and solve the case together - before the party starts.
The concept is simple: you book, receive your access code by email no later than 24 hours later and start when you want. Everything runs via a web app directly in your browser - no download, no preparation, no guide. Just a smartphone, battery and mobile internet. The game lasts around 2 hours, the puzzles vary in difficulty and are entertaining - even for people who are not good at puzzles. One member of the team will always see the crucial clue that the others have overlooked.
Along the way, you will discover sides of Cologne that you would otherwise have simply walked past - secret corners around the Rheinauhafen, hidden details in the Südstadt, places with history right by the Heumarkt. There are also recommendations for stops along the way: cafés, photo spots and local insider tips that we have selected ourselves.
And in between, you'll learn things about Cologne that most people don't know:
🍺 Did you know that Bill Clinton was once refused entry to a brewery - because he didn't want to drink Kölsch?
🏛️ Did you know that Cologne is the oldest city in Germany and that the Romans founded a colony here over 2,000 years ago - whose name the city still bears today?
🎭 Did you know that Carnival in Cologne officially begins on 11.11. at 11:11 a.m. - and is therefore older than most German cities?
🍀 Did you know that the Köbes - the Cologne brewery waiter - is one of the last professions where a rude demeanor is part of the job description?
We developed the tour ourselves: together with people who really know Cologne, we walked the route, designed the puzzles on site and wrote the story. No AI, no modular system - each of our tours is unique. The result: you see your own city with different eyes. Even if you've lived in Cologne forever.
The perfect upgrade for a normal walk. For a spontaneous afternoon with friends, a relaxed date or simply something other than Netflix. If you want, you can compete against each other in competition mode - if not, just enjoy the walk with a little more story. From 2 people, approx. 2 hours, recommended from 14 years.
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