Kortrijk City Game: Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt with App

Summary

Wander Kortrijk’s hidden corners with a playful city game

You’ll explore Kortrijk’s medieval streets and UNESCO sites at your own pace with a playful city game app. Expect unexpected laughs, quirky local stories, and plenty of time for coffee breaks or detours—plus all instructions sent after booking for total flexibility you’ll remember long after the trip.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit, I wasn’t sure what to expect from a “self-guided scavenger hunt” in Kortrijk. But there we were, phones in hand, standing by the old Beguinage gate while my friend tried (and failed) to pronounce ‘Mattheuskapel’ like our Belgian neighbor. The app gave us clues that nudged us toward tiny alleys and quiet courtyards I’d never have found on my own—one smelled faintly of baking bread, which made me hungry way too early.

We wandered past the belfry in the Grote Markt just as the bells chimed noon—louder than I thought they’d be. At Texture museum, my partner got weirdly into flax history (who knew linen had so many secrets?). The whole thing felt like a friendly dare from the city itself: “Bet you didn’t know about this.” And yeah, sometimes we argued over which statue was which count of Flanders. The app kept things light but threw in real facts—I liked that it didn’t talk down to us.

What surprised me most was how much we laughed—especially when I tried to say ‘Groeningepoort’ and a local woman smiled at my accent. We took our time at the rose garden (it was drizzly but still smelled sweet), then ducked into a café near K in Kortrijk shopping center when it started raining harder. No rush, no guide hurrying us along—just us and the city’s odd little stories popping up on our screens. Honestly, I still think about that quiet moment in the hospital courtyard, just listening to rain on old stone.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Kortrijk City Highlights

• Visit Beguinage and Mattheuskapel
• See the Speytorre tower
• Explore Texture museum
• Visit Church of Our Lady
• Tour Kortrijk 1302 museum
• View Gothic-Renaissance façade statues
• Walk through International Rose Garden
• Visit St. Martin's Church site
• Shop at K in Kortrijk center
• Shop at Ring Shopping mall
• See Baggaertshof cottages
• View Belfry at Grote Markt
• Explore Kortrijk beguinage cottages
• Relax in Queen Astrid park
• Visit Groeningepoort memorial
• See Kortrijk Theatre building
• View Groeninge Gate and monument
• Explore hospital inner courtyard
• See Artillery Tower
• Visit Passionists church

Top questions

How does the Kortrijk scavenger hunt work?

You use an online app on your smartphone to follow clues and complete challenges around Kortrijk at your own pace.

Is this city game suitable for families or large groups?

Yes, it’s family-friendly and works well for groups up to 6 people per team.

Do I need a guide for this tour?

No guide is needed; everything is self-guided through the app.

Can I start the scavenger hunt anytime?

Yes, you can start whenever you want after receiving instructions post-booking.

Are there accessibility options?

The route is wheelchair accessible and suitable for strollers; service animals are allowed.

What sites will I see during the scavenger hunt?

You’ll visit places like the Beguinage, Grote Markt belfry, Texture museum, rose garden, churches, and more.

Is public transportation nearby?

Yes, public transport options are available close to starting points in Kortrijk.

How many people can play together?

The city trail is designed for teams of up to 6 people using one app login.

What’s included

Your day includes access to a fun city game app for up to six people per team—no guide needed—and full instructions sent after booking so you can start exploring Kortrijk whenever suits you best.