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- German
- Portuguese
- English
- Italian
- French
- Spanish
Gelsenkirchen is known for football and coal — but its streets have more layers than either would suggest.
This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Gelsenkirchen on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time.
• Follow the riddles to the Propsteikirche St. Augustinus, the Eckhaus der Nachkriegszeit, and the remarkable Hans-Sachs-Haus — each a chapter in the city's resilient story
• No time pressure, no tour group — start when you're ready and walk the route at your own pace
• A fun challenge for families, school trips, or any group who wants to see the city properly
Around 2 hours, any group size, available in German.
You might know Schalke — but Gelsenkirchen has a few more tricks up its sleeve.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Book your Explorial tour today. Start whenever you want. *** After booking, you’ll receive your game code via text message and a Viator message. *** Download the Explorial app for free. *** Head to the meeting point and enter the game code provided (6 digits) to start the tour.
What to expect
The route takes you through a city that rebuilt itself after the industrial age and found new identities in culture, sport, and urban renewal. The first riddles bring you to the Propsteikirche St. Augustinus, the city's striking Catholic church and a landmark that has anchored the community through significant change.
Next, the app guides you to the Eckhaus der Nachkriegszeit, a significant example of postwar architecture that tells the story of Gelsenkirchen's reconstruction after the Second World War.
The trail then leads to the Hans-Sachs-Haus, an Art Deco masterpiece that served as city hall and is now a civic and cultural venue — one of the finest buildings of its era in the Ruhr region.
Around 2 hours of walking, any group size. A fully charged smartphone with mobile data is required.
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
- After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
- After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
- Smartphone required: Bring your own fully charged smartphone with an active mobile data connection to the start of the tour. Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
- Recommended attire: It’s best to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes — approx. 2 hours of light walking
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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