Deventer: City scavenger hunt with app & flexible start

Summary

Wandering Deventer’s streets, clues in hand, laughter echoing

You’ll explore Deventer’s winding streets with your own team, solving riddles and following clues at your pace using an easy app on your phone. Pause for coffee or wander off-track—there’s no rush or guide watching over you. Expect laughter, unexpected corners of the city, and small moments you’ll remember long after you’ve closed the app.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit, I wasn’t sure how a city scavenger hunt in Deventer would go — my cousin is competitive and I’m… not. We stood by the old Waag building, phones out, trying to figure out the first riddle while a group of kids zipped past on bikes. The app was easy enough (even for my dad), but some clues had us circling the same statue twice. At one point, a local woman noticed us squinting at our screens and just grinned — “You’re playing that city game, right?” she said in Dutch-accented English. Guess we weren’t as subtle as we thought.

The best part was how the trail nudged us into corners of Deventer I’d never have found on my own — tiny alleys with crooked bricks, that bakery near Brink square where you can actually smell cinnamon from halfway down the street. We paused whenever we felt like it (coffee break turned into apple pie break), and nobody rushed us along. The weather kept shifting — sun one minute, then clouds rolling over the river — but honestly it made things feel more real. My niece tried reading one clue aloud in German just for fun; Li laughed so hard she nearly dropped her phone.

There’s no guide hovering or strict schedule — you just wander, argue about answers, and sometimes get distracted by shop windows or church bells ringing somewhere behind you. We finished when we felt like it (two hours? maybe more?), not even caring about our score by the end. I still think about that moment when we all stopped on a quiet bridge and realized how peaceful the city felt away from the main square. If you want something rigid or formal, this isn’t it — but if you like exploring with your own crew and a bit of friendly chaos, well…

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Qula Deventer City Trail

• Play city trail game on smartphone
• Explore Deventer’s squares and monuments
• Answer riddles and complete assignments
• Discover interesting city facts

Top questions

How does the Deventer city scavenger hunt work?

You receive instructions by email after booking; use your smartphone to follow clues around Deventer using an app at any time you choose.

Is there a set starting time for the scavenger hunt?

No fixed start time—begin whenever suits you best; it’s available 24/7.

How many people can join one team?

The price covers a group of 2–6 people per team.

Is this activity suitable for families with children?

Yes, it’s family-friendly and works well for groups of friends or families.

Can I pause or stop during the scavenger hunt?

You can pause or stop anytime; there’s no time limit.

What languages is the app available in?

The Qula City Trail app is offered in English, German, French, Dutch, Spanish, Italian and more.

Is it accessible for wheelchairs and strollers?

Yes—all areas are wheelchair accessible and suitable for prams or strollers.

Do I need to download anything before starting?

You’ll get an email after booking with instructions to log into the free app on Android or iPhone devices.

What’s included

Your booking includes access to the full Deventer city scavenger hunt trail for up to six people using your smartphone—no guide needed—and clear instructions sent by email so you can start anytime that fits your plans.