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Freiburg Self-Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game
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Freiburg im Breisgau Walking tour With A Professional Guide
Because of its scenic beauty, relatively warm and sunny climate, and easy access to the Black Forest, Freiburg is a hub for regional tourism. Our tour will take you in a journey through medieval Freiburg, over the history of centuries, over wars and several spots that have shaped the present and the future of this city. Find out more about the Bächle water drains, the winding streets, the many Rheinkiesel mosaics, come with us to see the Gothic cathedral and also learn about some of the black past of Freiburg during the Nazi rule.You will see: * Rathaus* Kaiser-Joseph-Straße* Siegesdenkmal* Freiburg's Münster (cathedral)* Münsterplatz* Historical Merchants' Hall * Konviktstraße* View of Schlossberg* Augustinerplatz* Old Synagogue Square
Unusual Track Game on Christmas Market in Freiburg
Experience a unique and magical tour of the Freiburg Christmas Market - Play the day and time of your choice - In an exceptional setting in the heart of the Alsatian Christmas markets - Photos and videos are saved directly in your smartphone - A friendly moment with family, colleagues or friends!
Freiburg Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
The Best Way to Discover Freiburg: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour!Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a local beer or a museum visit and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app:Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems and beautiful spots revealed along the way.Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations.What you will visit: Platz der Alten Synagoge, University of Freiburg, Martin’s Gate, Schwabentor, Historical Merchants’ Hall, Freiburger Münster, Markthalle, Bertoldsbrunnen, Neues Rathaus, and Wappen der Partnerstädte.
Freiburg Christmas Market Tour With A Professional Guide
In the heart of Freiburg's historical quarter, the Christmas Market is the perfect place to get your Holidays groove on the move. Stroll through quaint town squares lighten up by the twinkling Christmas lights, while visiting the many wooden stalls selling spiced mulled wine, many hand made decorations, chocolate covered fruits, cinnamon pastry, roasted almonds and other local mouth watering delicacies. This market includes a special range of traditional arts and crafts from the Black Forest. All that while enjoying a profound knowledge of the past and present of these Christmas traditions, well known by our local guide. Experience the joy of Christmas in the best place and step into the wonderful world of the Holidays.This tour is only available during the following dates:Thu, Nov 18, 2021 – Thu, Dec 23, 2021Any booking after or before these dates will be cancelled, due to the fact that the Christmas Markets are not open for business.
Freiburg Self-Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game
The trail starts on the Münstermarkt in Freiburg, the square that wraps around the Freiburg Minster, and leads out from there into the lanes of the old town. Walking it you come past the Augustiner Museum, cross towards the Schwabentor and follow the narrow water channels set into the kerbs. It is a self-guided murder mystery game in which the old centre becomes the scene of the crime.The centre of Freiburg is compact and mostly flat, which makes it an easy outing for families with children, groups of friends, couples and colleagues, and playing alone is perfectly possible too. A team is up to four people sharing one phone; bigger groups divide into several teams and swap notes when their paths cross. Nobody is walking ahead of you as a guide, and there is no hour at which you have to be anywhere.How to playSetting off in Freiburg takes a couple of minutes.Book the City GameCheck the instructions emailDownload the Loquiz appStart playing whenever you likeThe case is the murder of Balthasar. The evidence arrives piece by piece: a coded message to unpick near Martin's Gate, a photo task in front of the Haus zum Walfisch, statements from digital characters whose accounts do not line up. Working up towards the Colombischlössle, each puzzle you solve takes another name off the list of suspects.With more than one team on the streets the whole thing turns into a contest, which is why it also serves as a teambuilding activity. You can break off for lunch, start again where you left it, and finish the case in Freiburg at whatever hour suits you.
e-Scavenger hunt Freiburg: Explore the city at your own pace
Get to know Freiburg in a unique and affordable way. We offer a self-guided tour via our online app. You play a fun, family-friendly game. Answer questions about the locations and do search assignments. All on your smartphone. Log in to our free city game app and enjoy the city.Not a guide, but you decide when to start, stop, or pause. Use GPS to find the nicest squares, streets, and monuments. Get the most interesting facts about the city. Discover Freiburg with our unique city game app.Instructions for starting the tour will be given after booking. You can do this tour whenever you choose.
Freiburg Interactive City Tour
Discover Freiburg your way with Ciceru’s self-guided walking tour—audio and text in 7 languages, right on your phone. No app, no hassle—just press play and explore!Begin in Münsterplatz, gazing up at the majestic Freiburg Cathedral. Discover Renaissance intrigue at Haus zum Walfisch, where Erasmus of Rotterdam once found inspiration. Step into political history at Altes Rathaus, then reflect at Platz der Alten Synagoge, a memorial that bridges memory and modern life. Pass through Martin's Gate, a medieval sentinel of time, before reaching Bertoldsbrunnen, the bustling heart of the city. Admire the blend of medieval and modern architecture at Augustiner Museum, then encounter legends at Schwabentor, the southern gateway to Freiburg’s storied past. Conclude your journey at the Historical Merchants' Hall, standing as a testament to the city’s rich mercantile history.With 9 stops and engaging challenges, this tour blends discovery, history, and fun—perfect for curious travelers!
Freiburg - Historic walking tour
Be it the old town hall or the Whale house, the Freiburg Cathedral or the Saint Martin's Church, Bertold’s Fountain or the Victory monument, the rich cultural history of this vibrant city in south west Germany’s Black Forest will take your awareness to a state of awe.
Freiburg Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
Little streams run through the streets, a red Münster towers overhead and the Black Forest starts at the city limits — Freiburg is Germany at its sunniest.This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Freiburg im Breisgau on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time.• Marvel at the Münster, whose spire survived when little else did• Study the facade of the Neues Rathaus on its flower-filled square• Wander Konviktstraße, the old town's most romantic laneAvailable in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app.Around 2 hours - any group size.Mind the Bächle — stepping in brings marriage, they say.
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