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Offered languages
- German
- English
A hilltop castle, a sculpture-dotted park and a running joke that the city doesn't exist — Bielefeld is very real, and very playable.
This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Bielefeld on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time.
• Wander the Alter Markt and its gabled merchant houses
• Roam the Skulpturenpark, open-air art beneath the castle hill
• Climb to the Sparrenburg, the fortress above the rooftops
Around 2 hours, any group size, available in German and English.
Proof at last: Bielefeld exists — the leaderboard will confirm it.
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 Alter Markt gathers Renaissance gables around the theatre, café tables filling the gaps. Riddles knock on the merchant houses' carved doors.
The Skulpturenpark follows on the slopes below the castle — modern sculpture scattered across lawns, each piece a potential clue.
Then the Sparrenburg earns the climb: the 13th-century fortress whose tower and underground passages have watched over Bielefeld — which, riddles confirm, definitely exists.
Around two hours from square to summit. The leaderboard renders the verdict; the conspiracy is finally settled.
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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