Secrets of
Frankfurt

Self-Guided Secrets of Frankfurt Exploration Game

Crack Frankfurt’s Secrets! Stroll from lively squares to stunning skylines as you follow clues, helping Rahel Hirsch rediscover why she returned to her hometown.

About Secrets of Frankfurt

The City Game Frankfurt is a self-guided city game that takes place in the historic center of Frankfurt. Using your smartphone, you’ll explore the area through a GPS-based game that features puzzles, riddles and photo challenges. Along the way, you’ll discover stories about Frankfurt’s history, culture and hidden details that even some locals may not know. This exploration game is suitable for visitors looking to experience the city in a unique way, as well as for locals interested in seeing familiar streets from a new perspective. Whether you play solo, with a partner, family or a group of friends, the City Game Frankfurt offers a flexible and engaging way to explore the city’s heart.

1.5-2 hours of play time

3-4 km walking distance

Start at Frankfurt, Kunstverein

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

As you explore Frankfurt with the City Game, you’ll uncover a blend of historic charm and urban culture woven into an immersive storyline. The game leads you through iconic spots like the elegant St. Leonhard Church and the commanding Frankfurt Cathedral, while also inviting you to discover hidden treasures such as the Headless statues near the Historisches Museum and the peaceful Friedrich-Stoltze-Platz. Along the way, you’ll take in skyline views from a scenic bridge and admire the striking architecture of the Museum für Moderne Kunst. Each step offers a fresh perspective on the character and history of Frankfurt.

While navigating the city, you’ll solve a variety of challenges including puzzles, location-based riddles and creative photo tasks. These activities help you collect points, reveal clues and move closer to solving a final mystery at the heart of the City Game experience. The game can be paused and resumed at your own pace, allowing time for breaks or detours. For those who enjoy competition, there’s also the chance to climb the local leaderboard and take pride in your team’s performance across Frankfurt.

Who is it for?

This City Game is designed for anyone who wants to discover Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt
    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: Frankfurt, Kunstverein

How to play

After booking, you will receive an email with your direct play link. Simply head to the start location at the Kunstverein and begin your journey whenever you like. The game runs on your smartphone, so you can pause at any moment and pick it back up later. It is sightseeing and gaming combined, turning Frankfurt into your playground of secrets.

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Per group

€ 25,95

Book your Secrets of Frankfurt experience now

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

  • 1.5 – 2 hours
  • 3 – 4 km
  • Frankfurt, Kunstverein
  • Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and 30+ more!

Per group

€ 25,95

  • Cancel anytime for full refund
  • Instant confirmation
  • Accessible for 1 year from the purchase date
  • Payments are secure & encrypted
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The story of Secrets of Frankfurt

Frankfurt’s streets hold more than history for Rahel Hirsch. They hold the missing pieces of her mind. Born here but long gone, she has returned with a purpose she can no longer remember. A blow to the head has left her with only fragments: her name, her profession, and a city that feels both familiar and strange.

Walk beside Rahel through bustling squares and quiet lanes as she searches for clues to her own past. Piece together her memories, uncover the reason she has returned, and help her find the work she was meant to finish. Some cures heal the body. Others heal the mind.

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

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Rahel Hirsch

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 Frankfurt, Kunstverein, 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.

Frankfurt, Kunstverein

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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 Frankfurt takes around 1.5 to 2 hours to complete. There is no strict time limit, so you can explore Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt, Kunstverein. 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.

Planning a larger group or corporate event?
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No, you don’t need to reserve a time slot for Secrets of Frankfurt! After purchase, you can start the game anytime you want, on any day, within the 1-year access period.

This flexibility makes Secrets of Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt a fun and engaging activity for mixed-age groups exploring the city together.

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

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 Frankfurt 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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