Secrets of
Linköping

Self-Guided Secrets of Linköping Exploration Game

Uncover Linköping’s Hidden Wisdom! Join Elias Ståhl on a thrilling quest to reclaim his Ultimate Magic Pencil as you explore a city where history, creativity, and curiosity come alive around every corner.

About Secrets of Linköping

The City Game Linköping is a self-guided, GPS-based game that takes place in the city center of Linköping. Using a smartphone, players explore the area while solving a variety of puzzles, riddles and photo challenges. This interactive exploration game offers an engaging way to discover Linköping’s culture, history and hidden details at your own pace. The self-guided city game is suitable for both visitors and locals, and works well for solo players, couples, families or groups of friends. Whether you’re new to the city or have lived there for years, the City Game Linköping offers a fresh perspective on its urban landscape.

1.5-2 hours of play time

3-4 km walking distance

Start at Linköping, Språkförskola Lärkan

Start, pause & continue whenever you want

Play on your smartphone, no downloads needed

1-4 people per smartphone

What you’ll experience during the game

During the Secrets of Linköping City Game, you’ll uncover the city through a story-driven exploration combined with interactive challenges. As the narrative unfolds, the route takes you through both iconic and lesser-known locations, offering a richer perspective on the city’s landscape and history. You’ll pass standout sites like the distinctive Nya Rådhuset Tower at Stora Torget, the expressive street art along Platensgatan, and the cultural collections of Östergötlands Museum. Quiet corners such as Lilla Torget and the grand Linköping Cathedral add to the diversity of the experience, blending the city’s energy with moments of reflection.

While exploring Linköping, you’ll solve puzzles, answer riddles, complete questions and take on imaginative photo tasks that guide your progress. Every challenge brings a chance to earn points, unlock helpful hints and move closer to solving the final mystery. The game is flexible and can be paused at any time, allowing you to take breaks or explore the city at your own pace. Players with a competitive edge can track their performance on the leaderboard, making it a fun balance of discovery and friendly competition.

Who is it for?

This City Game is designed for anyone who wants to discover Linköping in a playful and meaningful way. It’s ideal for:

  • Solo explorers looking for a flexible adventure
  • Couples who want to experience the city in a fun and surprising way
  • Families with curious kids who enjoy puzzles and challenges
  • Friends wanting a lighthearted activity full of laughter
  • Groups and teams searching for a unique, self-guided teambuilding experience

Whether you’re a local seeing Linköping with fresh eyes or a visitor exploring the city for the first time, this GPS-based game offers a memorable way to connect, play and explore together.

What’s included?

Included

  • Self-guided Exploration Game
    Play independently on your own smartphone.
  • Game link & instructions
    Simple steps to start the activity.
  • GPS-based route with puzzles & challenges
    Riddles, questions and photo tasks.
  • Fun facts & stories about Linköping
    Learn about iconic and hidden spots.

Excluded

  • Smartphone or other devices (bring your own to play)
    You only need one phone per team.
  • In-person guide (digital guide in-game only)
    Everything is fully self-guided inside the game.

Good to know

  • Flexible start, pause & continue
  • 1-year access from purchase date
  • 1–4 people per smartphone
  • Difficulty: Easy-moderate
  • Recommended age: 8+
  • Internet & GPS required
  • Available languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and 30+ more!
  • Start location: Linköping, Språkförskola Lärkan

How to play

After booking your City Game Linköping, you’ll receive an email with a direct play link. Simply go to the starting location at Lärkans Språkförskola, open the link on your smartphone, and begin your journey whenever you’re ready. You can pause and resume the game as you explore the city, uncover secrets, and enjoy the perfect mix of history and play.

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Per group

€ 25,95

Book your Secrets of Linköping experience now

A 2-hour self-guided City Explore Game through Linköping: explore highlights, solve puzzles and play at your own pace.

Per group

€ 25,95

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  • Accessible for 1 year from the purchase date
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The story of Secrets of Linköping

Linköping’s cobbled streets and quiet libraries hide more than old books. Somewhere among them, Elias Ståhl, student, trivia champion, and self-proclaimed knowledge knight, has lost his Ultimate Magic Pencil. It corrects grammar midair, whispers Latin footnotes, and might just be the most powerful school supply in Sweden.

Join Elias on a citywide scavenger hunt that blends riddles, history, and a dash of academic mischief. From cathedral steps to secret corners of the university, every clue brings you closer to the pencil and the curious magic it holds. In Linköping, even the stationery has stories.

You came to explore. You stayed to save the story.

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Elias Ståhl

Your start location

After booking, you’ll receive an email with your play link and simple start instructions. On the day you want to play, just head to the start location at Linköping, Språkförskola Lärkan, open the link on your smartphone and begin the game. From there, you simply follow the GPS route, complete the challenges and explore at your own pace.

Linköping, Språkförskola Lärkan

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How the Secrets of Exploration City Game works

Discover how the self-guided exploration game leads you through the city, step by step.

Start whenever you want

Begin the game the moment you arrive at the starting location, with no fixed departure time.

Follow the GPS route

Navigate through the city using the built in map that guides you from checkpoint to checkpoint.

Solve puzzles and riddles

Crack codes, answer clever questions and use your surroundings to complete challenges.

Complete creative photo challenges

Capture fun moments, recreate poses or search for hidden details as part of interactive missions.

Discover local stories and fun facts

Each location reveals surprising insights about the area’s history, culture and hidden secrets.

Earn points at every location

Score points by completing assignments at each point. Compete with other teams and climb the leaderboard.

Unlock badges and achievements

Earn digital badges as you reach milestones during the game. Every achievement adds to your team’s progress.

Play at your own pace

Take breaks whenever you like and continue the adventure when you are ready.

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How the Secrets of Exploration City Game works

Discover how the self-guided exploration game leads you through the city, step by step.

  • Start whenever you want

    Begin the game the moment you arrive at the starting location, with no fixed departure time.

  • Follow the GPS route

    Navigate through the city using the built in map that guides you from checkpoint to checkpoint.

  • Solve puzzles and examine evidence

    Crack codes, answer clever questions and use your surroundings to complete challenges.

  • Complete creative photo challenges

    Capture fun moments, recreate poses or search for hidden details as part of interactive missions.

  • Discover local stories and fun facts

    Each location reveals surprising insights about the area’s history, culture and hidden secrets.

  • Earn points at every location

    Score points by completing assignments at each point. Compete with other teams and climb the leaderboard.

  • Unlock badges and achievements

    Earn digital badges as you reach milestones during the game. Every achievement adds to your team’s progress.

  • Play at your own pace

    Take breaks whenever you like and continue the adventure when you are ready.

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Secrets of Linköping takes around 1.5 to 2 hours to complete. There is no strict time limit, so you can explore Linköping at your own pace and pause the game whenever you like.

Most teams complete the game within this time frame, but you’re free to take longer if you want to stop for a drink, explore a location more deeply, or enjoy the city along the way!

The game starts at Linköping, Språkförskola Lärkan. After booking, the start location is clearly communicated in the instruction email and becomes visible in the game.

The entire game takes place outdoors. You don’t need to enter any buildings or visit locations with opening hours. Simply arrive at the start location, open the game on your smartphone, and you can begin exploring right away!

There is no limit to the total number of players for Secrets of Haarlem!

The game is played in teams of 1 to 4 people per smartphone.
If you’re playing with more than 4 people, simply book multiple teams, so everyone can play at the same time using their own devices and use the same play link.

For larger groups or corporate events, a fully hosted version of this City Game is also available, including on-site guidance, tablets and live support.

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No, you don’t need to reserve a time slot for Secrets of Linköping! After purchase, you can start the game anytime you want, on any day, within the 1-year access period.

This flexibility makes Secrets of Linköping ideal if you’re visiting the city without a fixed schedule, want to check the weather first, or prefer to start spontaneously once you arrive in the city!

Yes, Secrets of Linköping is suitable for families with children aged 8 and up!

The game is designed as a shared experience, where puzzles, riddles and challenges can be solved together, making it accessible for both kids and adults.

Younger players can actively join by spotting details, answering questions and completing photo challenges, while adults guide the team through the more challenging parts. This makes Secrets of Linköping a fun and engaging activity for mixed-age groups exploring the city together.

Secrets of Linköping is available in 30+ languages, allowing players from all over the world to enjoy the game in their own language while exploring the city.

The game supports many widely spoken languages such as English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Dutch, among others.

This makes Secrets of Linköping an accessible and enjoyable experience for international visitors, expats and mixed-language groups.

All available languages:

  • Arabic
  • Bulgarian
  • Chinese
  • Chinese (Hong Kong)
  • Croatian
  • Czech
  • Danish
  • Dutch
  • English
  • Finnish
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Hebrew
  • Hungarian
  • Icelandic
  • Indonesian
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Lithuanian
  • Norwegian
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Portuguese (Brazil)
  • Russian
  • Serbian
  • Slovak
  • Slovenian
  • Spanish
  • Spanish (Latin America)
  • Swedish
  • Thai
  • Turkish
  • Vietnamese

(Language availability may vary slightly per update)

To play Secrets of Linköping, you only need a charged smartphone with internet access and GPS enabled. The game is fully digital, self-guided and played outdoors while exploring Linköping.

We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes, as you’ll stroll through streets and squares, and bringing a fully charged phone or power bank so you can enjoy the entire experience without interruptions.

Other than that, just bring your curiosity and sense of adventure and discover Linköping at your own pace!

Your favourite City Games, professionally hosted by our team

Enjoy the same City Games as our self-guided version, but with full on-site support from our professional hosts. We take care of the briefing, tablets, coordination and technical support, so your group can focus entirely on the fun and competition.

What’s included:

  • Same City Game, fully hosted
    You play the exact same experience as our self-guided version, now with our hosts guiding your group.
  • Live ranking & prize ceremony
    For larger groups, our hosts reveal the final scores and announce the winning team with a fun award moment.
  • Hosted start & finish
    We welcome your group, explain the game clearly and end with an exciting wrap-up.
  • Real-time support during the game
    Our team assists with devices, app issues and coordination throughout the experience.
  • Tablets included (optional)
    Available for groups who prefer using our devices instead of their own.

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