The Lost Gold of Cologne: Self Guided Exploration Game

This is a self guided (without a guide) exploration game crafted by a passionate local storyteller and played through the shadowed canals of Cologne. Explore 15 different locations while following the story of a treasure hunter searching for a vanished fortune tied to the cathedral. 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 history buffs, treasure seekers and urban explorers.

Starting from Cologne Philharmonic Hall, the stops are spaced an average of around 150m apart, with each location taking around 8 min to complete. The route also passes through Cologne Cathedral, Old Market, Wallraf-Richartz-Museum and National Socialism Documentation Center. At each location, you'll solve a challenge and receive instructions for the next chapter.

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 2.6 km (1.6 mi) and takes around 1:00h to complete. You can play it any day, at any time. Languages available: EN.