Zutphen City Game: Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt with App

Summary

Explore Zutphen’s streets & monuments with a playful city trail

On this self-guided scavenger hunt through Zutphen, you’ll wander historic streets at your own pace, solving clues and sharing laughs with friends or family. With everything on your smartphone and no set schedule, you’ll discover hidden corners and local stories you might otherwise miss—moments you’ll remember long after closing the app.

What’s the experience like?

There was this moment near the old city walls in Zutphen when my phone buzzed — not the usual work stuff, but a clue about some statue I’d just walked past without noticing. The air smelled like rain on brick, and I could hear bikes rattling over cobblestones somewhere behind me. It’s funny how following the QULA city trail made me look up more than I usually do, even if I got distracted by a bakery window (the almond pastries here are no joke).

I started the scavenger hunt with two friends — we’re not exactly competitive, but you know how it goes. The app gave us little challenges about Zutphen’s squares and monuments, and sometimes we’d argue over answers or just laugh at our wild guesses. There wasn’t a guide hovering or hurrying us along; we picked our own route, paused for coffee when we felt like it, and even doubled back to see that weird lion fountain again. A local woman saw us puzzling over a question near Groenmarkt and grinned — “You’re playing the game?” she asked in Dutch before switching to English. She told us a story about the bell tower that wasn’t in the app — honestly, those are the bits I remember most.

The whole thing is on your phone, so you can start whenever (we didn’t plan ahead — just booked online while finishing breakfast). It works for groups up to six, which is good because any more and we’d probably have split into rival teams. The GPS nudged us toward corners of Zutphen I’d never have found alone — some alleys smelled like fresh paint from someone’s open window, others were just quiet except for church bells echoing off stone. We finished slower than expected because we kept stopping to take photos or argue about who was leading.

I still think about that last clue by the riverbank — something about an old merchant house — and how we sat there for a while after, not really wanting to check the final score yet. It’s not flashy or anything, but wandering Zutphen this way felt more real than any guided tour I’ve done lately.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Self-guided Zutphen City Game

• Start Zutphen city trail on app
• Use GPS to explore squares and streets
• Answer questions and complete assignments
• Discover monuments and city facts
• Pause or stop tour anytime

Top questions

How does the Zutphen city scavenger hunt work?

You use your smartphone to follow clues around Zutphen using GPS. The app gives questions and assignments as you explore.

Do I need to book in advance for the QULA Zutphen City Trail?

No reservation is needed; you can start anytime after booking online.

Is there a guide during the scavenger hunt?

No guide joins you; it’s fully self-guided using an app on your phone.

How many people can join one group?

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 suitable for all fitness levels.

Is Zutphen’s city trail wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

Can infants or small children join in strollers?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in prams or strollers during the tour.

Are service animals allowed on this scavenger hunt?

Yes, service animals are permitted throughout the activity.

What’s included

Your day includes access to the QULA city game app for up to six people per team—no reservation required—and full flexibility to start whenever suits you best as you explore Zutphen’s highlights at your own pace.