Discover your city with one of our many outdoor activities in Essen. With myCityHunt, Essen becomes an exciting experience for you, your family, friends, or colleagues.
Welcome to an exhilarating Scavenger Hunt in Essen! Nestled in the heart of the Ruhr area, this city is brimming with sights and a rich history that you can uncover through our myCityHunt Scavenger Hunts. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site Zeche Zollverein or the impressive Essen Cathedral while solving thrilling puzzles. Each Scavenger Hunt in Essen takes you to new, fascinating spots, letting you experience the city in a completely fresh way.
Our Scavenger Hunts in Essen will lead you to many impressive locations where you can not only delve into the city's history but also tackle tricky puzzles. A definite highlight is the Essen Cathedral, a magnificent church with a storied past. Equally intriguing is the Old Synagogue, now serving as a house of Jewish culture. And let's not forget the Zeche Zollverein, an icon of industrial heritage and a must-see for any visitor. These and many more landmarks are waiting to be discovered by you.
As you embark on a Scavenger Hunt in Essen, you'll uncover more about the city's fascinating history and culture. Did you know Essen was the European Capital of Culture in 2010? The city boasts a long history dating back to 845 with the founding of the Essen Abbey. You'll learn intriguing facts about the city's industrialization and transformation, as well as tales about its cultural legacy, which comes alive at the Folkwang Museum or the Aalto Theatre. And let's not forget Essen's culinary delights, like the traditional "Pillekuchen," a thick potato pancake.
After an exciting Scavenger Hunt in Essen, you can continue exploring the surroundings. The Baldeneysee in the south of the city invites you for relaxing walks or a boat ride. A visit to the Grugapark, one of the largest and most beautiful parks in the region, is also worthwhile. End the day at one of the cozy cafés on Kennedy Square and soak up the unique atmosphere of this versatile city. Whether it's your first time visiting or you're rediscovering it, a Scavenger Hunt in Essen offers the perfect opportunity.
Discover Essen’s landmarks from a whole new perspective on our tours.
Based on long-standing experience, we know the special requirements that arise when planning a team event in Essen. With the myCityHunt Teamevent in Essen 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 Essen.
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With myCityHunt, Essen becomes your playground! All you need for the scavenger hunt flow is a ticket code and a mobile phone with internet access.
On the date you choose, you gather your team in the city center of Essen. Then you’re off: your phone guides you and your team along the scavenger hunt route to lots of places worth seeing Essen's. Once you arrive, you’ll answer a tricky question each time, and you’ll earn points for every correct solution.
But that’s not all: all registered players receive challenges from us during the rally, such as photo tasks. This way, the scavenger hunt creates plenty of great memories that you can view afterwards in a photo gallery.
Along the route, you can of course take an ice-cream or drink break at any time! After about 3 hours, once you’ve mastered all tasks with flying colors, the high score list shows your overall ranking.
The price for a myCityHunt scavenger hunt in Essen is 12,99 € per person. Unlike the pricing models of other providers, myCityHunt charges per person. For two people, for example, the total price is only 25,98 €, for five people 64,95 €, and so on.
Tickets can be booked online in the ticket shop at https://www.mycityhunt.ie/tickets.
The myCityHunt scavenger hunt in Essen can be played anytime! If you and your team have tickets, you can play on a day of your choice at any time. Tickets for myCityHunt scavenger hunts in Essen can be booked in the online ticket shop at https://www.mycityhunt.ie/tickets.
Yes, many outdoor activities like myCityHunt scavenger hunts can be started at any time. Once you have your tickets, you’re completely flexible when it comes to choosing the day and time. The tours are designed so you can jump straight into the adventure without booking ahead. Perfect if you want to discover Essen on the spur of the moment.
Absolutely! The tours are designed so that any group – regardless of experience or age – can get started right away. Navigation is easy via your smartphone, and the tasks are varied but manageable. This way, you can explore Essen together as a group at a relaxed pace.
Yes, the tours work great for larger groups because everyone is actively involved. The interactive tasks encourage teamwork and create a real team spirit. Thanks to the simple smartphone-based setup, you’ll always keep track of everything. This makes the outdoor activity in Essen a highlight for any team – small or large.