Cologne Under Dark Magic: Self-Guided Exploration Game & Walking Tour

DISCLAIMER: You will explore by yourself using the Questo app on your phone. No physical guide or stranger groups will be involved. The full route covers approximately 2.8 km (1.7 mi) and takes around 1:00h to complete. You can play it any day, at any time. Languages available: EN, DE, NL.

This is a self-guided exploration game crafted by a passionate local storyteller and played through the shadowed alleys of Cologne. You will explore 10 different locations while playing as a young mage searching for an ancient spell disrupting the city's magic. At each location, you'll solve a real-world puzzle by searching for clues on monuments, graffiti, and facades. It stays around the old town, mixing real history with neighborhood myths only locals share. Perfect for mystery lovers, history enthusiasts and urban explorers.

Starting from Malakoffturm, the stops are spaced an average of around 300m apart, with each location taking around 6 min to complete. The route also passes through Kölner Dom, St. Maria ad Ortum and Groß Sankt Martin. At each location, you'll solve a challenge and receive instructions for the next chapter.