Emmen City Scavenger Hunt & Game for Groups

Summary

Self-Guided Emmen Adventure Trail with App-Based Clues

This is your chance to explore Emmen by solving clues and playing games with friends or family. Start whenever you want using your phone app, pause for snacks or photos along the way, and discover quirky corners of the city you might otherwise miss — all at your own pace.

What’s the experience like?

“Wait, is that the answer?” My friend Jan squinted at his phone, then at the statue in front of us — some local hero I’d never heard of, but apparently everyone in Emmen knows. We’d just started the Emmen city scavenger hunt and already managed to argue over which street was “the one with the blue tiles.” The app buzzed every time we got close to a clue, which felt weirdly satisfying — like being let in on a secret only locals know. There was this faint smell of fries drifting from somewhere (someone’s lunch break?), and a couple of kids zipped past on bikes, shouting something I couldn’t catch.

I liked that there was no guide hurrying us along — we could stop for coffee or just stand around debating (loudly) about whether that mural counted as “public art.” At one point, an older woman saw us puzzling over our phones and just smiled, like she’d seen this before. The weather kept changing its mind: sun, clouds, sun again. Didn’t matter much; we were too busy trying to outscore each other. The riddles weren’t too hard but made us look up and notice things I’d have missed otherwise — little carvings on buildings, odd shop names, even a cat sleeping in a window. I tried reading one clue out loud in Dutch; Jan nearly choked on his pastry laughing at my accent.

The best part? No rush at all. We paused for ice cream halfway through and nobody cared if we took ages to finish. The Emmen city trail lets you play at your own pace — honestly, it felt more like wandering with purpose than “touring.” By the end, we’d learned a few facts (some stuck, some didn’t), snapped photos in places I wouldn’t have found on my own, and had a running joke about who was the worst navigator (me). I still think about that last square we ended up in — quiet except for pigeons and someone practicing guitar nearby. Not what I expected from a scavenger hunt day trip in Emmen, but maybe that’s why it worked so well.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Emmen City Scavenger Hunt

• Play self-guided city game
• Answer questions and solve riddles
• Explore squares, streets, and monuments
• Use GPS to navigate the city

Top questions

How long does the Emmen scavenger hunt take?

You can finish in about two hours, but there’s no time limit — go as fast or slow as you like.

Is the city trail suitable for kids?

Yes, it’s family-friendly and works well for groups with children or teens.

Do I need to book a specific start time?

No set times — start whenever suits you after booking; it’s available 24/7.

What do I need to bring?

Just your smartphone with internet access; everything else is handled through the app.

Is the route wheelchair accessible?

Yes, most areas are accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.

What’s included

Your booking covers access to the interactive city game app for up to six people per group. You’ll get instructions by email after booking so you can start anytime you like — no guide needed. All clues and challenges are included right on your smartphone as you explore Emmen together.