Secrets of
Lublin

Self-Guided Secrets of Lublin Exploration Game

Wander cobbled lanes where poetry meets history and art breathes from every corner. Help Julia Hartwig reclaim her lost notebook of verses as you follow her words through the heart of Lublin, a city alive with culture, mystery, and timeless charm.

About Secrets of Lublin

The City Game Lublin is a self-guided city game that takes place in the historic center of Lublin. This GPS-based game allows players to explore the city using their smartphone, solving puzzles, riddles and photo challenges along the way. As part of the exploration game, participants discover Lublin’s rich history, cultural landmarks and lesser-known details hidden throughout the area. The experience is designed for both visitors and locals, offering fresh perspectives on the historic surroundings. Whether playing solo, as a couple, with family or in a group of friends, the City Game Lublin provides a flexible and engaging way to explore the city.

1.5-2 hours of play time

3-4 km walking distance

Start at Lublin, Crown Tribunal (Trybunał Koronny)

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 Lublin City Game, you’ll discover the city through a blend of exploration and storytelling. The game guides you past historic landmarks like the Kraków Gate and Crown Tribunal, while also drawing attention to more curious corners such as the Acrobat Statue and the mysterious Stone of Misfortune. Walk along Ku Farze Street, glance up at the Trinitarian Tower or find yourself contemplating the solemn beauty of Grodzka Gate. This immersive experience connects well-known sights with hidden gems, revealing the layered history and unique atmosphere of Lublin’s Old Town.

As you navigate the city, you’ll solve interactive puzzles, riddles and photo challenges that reveal new layers of the story and help you earn points. Each solved task brings you closer to the final mystery, while offering clues and hints to keep you moving forward. The game can be paused and resumed at any time, letting you enjoy Lublin at your own pace. If you’re feeling competitive, you can aim for a top spot on the leaderboard by completing the challenges as a team or solo player.

Who is it for?

This City Game is designed for anyone who wants to discover Lublin 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 Lublin 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 Lublin
    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: Lublin, Crown Tribunal (Trybunał Koronny)

How to play

After booking, you’ll receive an email with a direct play link to start your game. Simply go to the Crown Tribunal (Trybunał Koronny), open the link on your smartphone, and begin exploring right away. You can pause and continue the game whenever you wish, making it the perfect flexible adventure for your time in Lublin.

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Per group

€ 25,95

Book your Secrets of Lublin experience now

A 2-hour self-guided City Explore Game through Lublin: 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 Lublin

Lublin wears history like a second skin, cobbled squares hold memory, hidden alleys hum with untold verses. And in the quiet between buildings, a voice calls out. Julia Hartwig, poet and daughter of this city, has lost her notebook. Its pages are scattered through the streets she once walked with wonder. Each one holds a piece of her, a thought, a rhythm, a breath of old Lublin.

With Julia as your guide, you’ll chase poems through forgotten chapels, crumbling gates, and corners where art and sorrow meet. This is no ordinary notebook, it holds the city’s soul in ink. Recover it, and you won’t just bring back her words. You’ll help Lublin remember how to speak.

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

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Julia Hartwig

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 Lublin, Crown Tribunal (Trybunał Koronny), 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.

Lublin, Crown Tribunal (Trybunał Koronny)

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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 Lublin takes around 1.5 to 2 hours to complete. There is no strict time limit, so you can explore Lublin 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 Lublin, Crown Tribunal (Trybunał Koronny). 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 Lublin! After purchase, you can start the game anytime you want, on any day, within the 1-year access period.

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

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

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 Lublin 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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