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Scavenger Hunt Dortmund

Scavenger Hunt in Dortmund

Scavenger Hunt Dortmund

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Let's clear the air right off the bat – Dortmund is more than just a city obsessed with the beautiful game, although the black and yellow frenzy of football is pretty much a constant companion. Embark on a myCityQuest Scavenger Hunt and you'll surely catch the football fever, with the Signal Iduna Park and the German Football Museum as just a couple of tributes to the city's passion for the sport. But fear not, even if football isn't your cup of tea, the Dortmund Scavenger Hunt promises oodles of fun for everyone!

Scavenger Hunt in the Heart of the Ruhr Region

The myCityQuest Scavenger Hunt in Dortmund is special for a bunch of reasons. First off, the city itself serves as a spectacular backdrop for this interactive adventure. The entire downtown area becomes your playground. You'll team up with your favorite humans, whether it's friends or family, and together you'll form an unstoppable scavenger hunt squad. It's a game perfectly suited for groups of all sizes, big or small.

All you need to kick-start this team adventure is a smartphone with a full battery and mobile internet. Through the myCityQuest app, you'll navigate from one location to the next, with multimedia content popping up on your screens to teach you about historical spots, notable figures, and the rich history of this Ruhr metropolis.

To ensure you don't get lost, even if you're not a local from Aplerbeck to Hombruch, you'll appoint a game leader to guide you, smartphone in hand. Plus, everyone gets to play a unique role – be it the team photographer, architect, or nature enthusiast.

Discover the City from a New Angle on the Scavenger Hunt

During your myCityQuest Scavenger Hunt, you'll stumble upon the Dortmunder U, a beacon of art and culture. Once home to Germany's largest brewery, it now hosts a variety of events, cultural offerings, and exhibitions. Don't miss the Museum of Art and Cultural History, where you can marvel at the evolution from ancient times to the present day.

Before the region's structural transformation, the Ruhr area was a coal mining hub. One of the relics is the decommissioned hard coal mine in the northwest of Dortmund, now a museum where you can delve into the social and cultural history of mining in the Ruhr area. The scavenger hunt offers a playful approach to learning about Dortmund's history, dating back to its first mention as "Throtmanni" in 882.

Shopaholics will also feel right at home as Dortmund boasts one of the largest and oldest main shopping streets in Germany! However, the myCityQuest Scavenger Hunt is also a perfect way to see the city from perspectives other than the usual ones!

Solve Puzzling Challenges Along the Scavenger Hunt

At each station, you'll be greeted with intriguing tasks that immerse you deeper into the city's history and culture. The challenges are diverse, from deciphering inscriptions to finding symbols. If you can logically piece together all the clues, you're on your way to cracking the code. Don't forget to snap some team photos – these will end up in your private online gallery for a post-game trip down memory lane.

Conquer the Scavenger Hunt in Dortmund and Celebrate in Style

After all that excitement, if you need a breather, take in the city views from Dortmund's highest point, the Florian Tower. Affectionately known as "Langer Lulatsch" by locals, this landmark towers at 209 meters and can be spotted from almost anywhere in the city during your myCityQuest Scavenger Hunt.

There's a whole lot of thrilling discoveries waiting for you. So, set off on a myCityQuest Scavenger Hunt to chase points and top the leaderboard! Afterward, a diverse gastronomic scene is the perfect place to toast to your scavenging success!

Highlights

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Discover Dortmund in a whole new way – This Scavenger Hunt is all about the city and its must-see sights.
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Solve puzzles and get a feel for Dortmund – Expect tricky challenges at major landmarks and lesser-known spots along the route.
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Combine your strengths – At the start, each player picks a role that matches their strengths. Photographer, Navigator, or Language Whiz – which role is yours?
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Perfect for families, friends, and team building – Medium difficulty and a strong city focus make this tour ideal for anyone who wants to explore Dortmund together.
2-33 players
Play anytime
valid for 3 years

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Scavenger Hunt - How it works

01 Form your team

  • At the meeting point (Hansaplatz 2), the game host starts the tour with their tickets.
  • Everyone joins by scanning the QR code on the host’s phone.
  • Each player joins an available team and chooses a role.

02 Start your mission

  • After a quick safety briefing, you’re ready to go.
  • First task: take a team photo and pick a team name.
  • All set? Great—then the myCityQuest app guides you to your first checkpoint with map navigation.

03 Solve quests

  • At 8–12 must-see spots, you’ll face tricky quests and puzzles.
  • As soon as you reach a checkpoint, your next quest starts automatically.
  • Along the way, each player also gets role-specific challenges.

04 Take the win

  • Once you’ve solved all quests (or you decide to finish), the app safely guides you back to the starting point.
  • How did your team do? The shared high score will tell you!
  • Afterwards, you can view your photos in your private gallery.
Ready for an adventure?

Book your myCityQuest Scavenger Hunt tickets now and embark on an exciting adventure with your friends or family!

Corporate team building Scavenger Hunts

Based on long-standing experience, we know the special requirements that arise when planning a team event in Dortmund. With the myCityQuest Teamevent in Dortmund we have therefore developed a package especially for corporate clients. This extends our well-proven tours with a number of advantages that make our scavenger hunts the perfect teambuilding event in Dortmund.

  • Support by dedicated virtual hosts
  • Shared image gallery and highscore
  • Interconnection through team chat
  • Free rebooking (up to 7 days before the event)
  • Payment by credit card, PayPal or on account
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the scavenger hunt in Dortmund work?

With myCityQuest, Dortmund becomes your playing field! All you need is a ticket code, and an internet-enabled mobile phone.

On the desired date, you will gather your team in the city center of Dortmund. Then the scavenger hunt starts: Your mobile phone guides you and your team to numerous places worth seeing in Dortmund. Once there, you answer tricky questions and solve riddles. You gain points by correctly solving these tasks.

But that's not all: All registered players will receive special tasks during the rally, such as photo assignments or quiz questions. The scavenger hunt will reward you with many great memories, which you can view in a picture gallery afterwards.

Along the tour, you can take a break for ice cream or drinks at any time! After about 3 hours, the high score list will provide information about your overall ranking.

More information about the course of our scavenger hunt in Dortmund can be found here: https://www.mycityquest.com/how-it-works.

What does a scavenger hunt in Dortmund cost?

The price for a myCityQuest scavenger hunt in Dortmund is $ 12.99 per person. In contrast to the price models of other providers, myCityQuest is charged per person. For example, the total price for two people is only $ 25.98, for five persons $ 64.95 and so on.

Tickets can be booked online in the ticket shop at https://www.mycityquest.com/tickets.

Which dates does the scavenger hunt take place on?

The myCityQuest scavenger hunt in Dortmund can be played at any time! If you have a ticket, you can play on a day of your choice at any time within the validity of 3 years. Tickets for myCityQuest scavenger hunts in Dortmund can be booked in the online ticket shop at https://www.mycityquest.com/tickets.

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