The Ghost of Düsseldorf’s Old Town: Self-Guided Exploration Game

This is a self-guided exploration game crafted by a passionate local storyteller and played through the cobbled lanes of Dusseldorf. You will explore 12 different locations while following the story of a historian tracking lost legends searching for a vanished ghost tied to the old town. 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 history lovers, mystery fans and urban explorers.

Starting from Jan-Wellem-Reiterstandbild, the stops are spaced an average of around 150m apart, with each location taking around 7 min to complete. The route also passes through Persil-Uhr, Heinrich Heine Geburtshaus and Säulenheilige - Die Fremde. 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 1.5 km (0.9 mi) and takes around 1:15h to complete. You can play it any day, at any time. Languages available: EN.