Haarlem's History: Self Guided Exploration Game

This is a SELF GUIDED (without a guide) exploration game crafted by a passionate storyteller and played through the historic center of Haarlem. Explore 14 different locations while following the story of a document hunter searching for a collection of lost manuscripts tied to a revolutionary idea. At each location, solve a real-world puzzle by searching for clues on monuments, graffiti, and facades. The route winds through the historic center, pairing real history with tales of secret meetings and hidden texts. Perfect for history buffs, mystery lovers and curious travelers.

Starting from Jopenkerk Haarlem, the stops are spaced an average of around 250m apart, with each location taking around 8 min to complete. The route also passes through Grote of St. Bavokerk, Laurens Janszoon Koster and Zonnevechter. 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 3.8 km (2.4 mi) and takes around 1:45h to complete. You can play it any day, at any time. Languages available: EN, NL.