Freiburg Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour: Solve Puzzles at Your Pace

Solve riddles at real landmarks and unlock hidden gems across Freiburg

A self-guided scavenger hunt walking tour in Freiburg where you navigate 2.1km, solve puzzles at stops like Freiburger Münster and Schwabentor to unlock the next location, and discover 10+ major attractions plus local restaurant and shop tips via the World City Trail app. Start anytime 24/7 with no fixed schedule, pause whenever you want, and access the tour for a full year.

The experience

Download the World City Trail app, enter your booking reference, and start whenever suits you. There's no guide waiting and no set time to begin. The walk covers 2.1 kilometers and takes around two hours on average, though you control the pace entirely. At each stop, you'll solve a riddle using observation and imagination to figure out where to go next. The app's GPS navigation guides you between locations, and optional text-to-speech narration reads the stories and history aloud if you'd rather listen than read.

The route passes through Platz der Alten Synagoge, Martin's Gate, the University of Freiburg, Schwabentor, the Historical Merchants' Hall, Freiburger Münster, Markthalle, Bertoldsbrunnen, Neues Rathaus, and Wappen der Partnerstädte. You can start at any of these, change the order of stops, or skip ones that don't interest you. Pause to grab a local beer, visit a museum, or sit in a square. Your progress saves, and you can pick up exactly where you left off, even the next day.

The app includes hand-picked recommendations for authentic restaurants and shops nearby, available in six languages: English, German, French, Dutch, Italian, and Spanish. You'll need a fully charged smartphone with active mobile data. The tour works outdoors only, and you should disable any VPN before starting. Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothes are recommended. Your access lasts for a full year, so if bad weather or illness stops you, you can return any other day.

What’s included

• GPS navigation via the World City Trail app.
• hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations.
• optional AI text-to-speech narration at each stop.
• access to 10+ major attractions and hidden gems across Freiburg.
• full year of access to resume anytime.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (1 to 11 years): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Dutch

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by World City Trail

Is this one for you?The app delivers the riddles and stories in six languages, so anyone who reads or listens in English, German, French, Dutch, Italian, or Spanish can follow comfortably. Start alone, with a partner, or bring a family. There's no group size limit, and you set the pace entirely, so it works whether you want to linger at one site or move quickly through several.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Dutch.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 11 years): free.

Can I start the scavenger hunt at a specific time, or do I have to begin at a set hour?

The tour is 100% self-guided with no fixed schedule. Start anytime, 24/7, whenever it suits your day. You can pause and resume as often as you like, even across multiple days.

What happens at each stop? Do I just read information, or do I have to solve something?

At each stop you solve a riddle using observation and imagination to figure out the next location. The app reveals the answer once you've solved it, then shows you the story and history of that place. You can listen to this via text-to-speech instead of reading if you prefer.

Is the route fixed, or can I visit the stops in a different order?

You choose the order. The app suggests starting at Platz der Alten Synagoge for the best flow, but you can start or finish anywhere and skip stops if you want. Customize the route to fit your schedule.

What's included in the app besides the riddles and navigation?

The app provides GPS navigation between stops, hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations, and optional AI narration of the stories and history at each site. Access to all 10+ major attractions and hidden gems is included.

What do I need to bring, and what technical setup is required?

Bring a fully charged smartphone with an active mobile data connection. Disable any VPN before you start, as it will cause the app to disconnect. Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothes. The tour is outdoor-only and requires internet throughout.