Secrets of
Bielefeld

Self-Guided Secrets of Bielefeld Exploration Game

Step into Bielefeld’s Hidden Tales! Stroll lively streets and quiet corners where centuries of history meet a vibrant modern beat. Piece together clues to guide Anna Luise von Hoheneinfalt to where she belongs, uncovering the city’s secrets along the way!

About Secrets of Bielefeld

The Secrets of Bielefeld City Game is a self-guided, GPS-based game that takes place in the city center of Bielefeld. Using your smartphone, you’ll explore the area while solving puzzles, completing riddles and taking on photo challenges that reveal the city’s culture, history and hidden details. This exploration game offers a fun and informative way to discover Bielefeld at your own pace. Ideal for both visitors and locals, the City Game Bielefeld is suitable for solo players, couples, families and groups of friends. Enjoy a unique and flexible self-guided city game that brings a fresh perspective to Bielefeld.

1.5-2 hours of play time

3-4 km walking distance

Start at Bielefeld, Hauptbahnhof

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 Bielefeld through the City Game, you’ll uncover a blend of iconic sights and hidden stories woven into the urban landscape. The game guides you from the Renaissance facades of Alter Markt to the artistic spaces of Kunsthalle Bielefeld, while also leading you to quieter corners like the red-brick Katholisch-Apostolische Kirche. Along the way, you’ll encounter vibrant public spaces such as Klosterplatz and the ever-busy Jahnplatz Clock, getting a sense of the city’s rhythm and layers of history. Each location reveals a new perspective, offering a mix of architecture, culture and character that defines Bielefeld.

Throughout the game, you’ll solve puzzles, tackle riddles and take on creative photo challenges, each one bringing you closer to unlocking the story behind Bielefeld’s hidden mystery. Completing tasks earns you points and helps you progress, with optional clues available if you need an extra nudge. You can play at your own pace, pausing whenever you like and continuing the game whenever it suits you. For those with a competitive edge, there’s the chance to climb the City Game leaderboard and make your mark in Bielefeld.

Who is it for?

This City Game is designed for anyone who wants to discover Bielefeld 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 Bielefeld 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 Bielefeld
    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: Bielefeld, Hauptbahnhof

How to play

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Per group

€ 25,95

Book your Secrets of Bielefeld experience now

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

  • 1.5 – 2 hours
  • 3 – 4 km
  • Bielefeld, Hauptbahnhof
  • 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 Bielefeld

Bielefeld’s streets are full of history, but for Anna Luise von Hoheneinfalt, at least that is what she calls herself, this city hides something far more personal. She insists it is not an object but a place, the one spot where she truly belongs. What she is less eager to admit is that she has no idea where it is, and perhaps no idea who she really is either.

Join her on a whirlwind search through towers, markets, and echoing halls. Piece together clues, unravel the mystery, and help her find the place that feels like home. Whether she is Anna Luise or just Rose, the stage is set for a grand reveal.

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

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Anna-Luise von Hoheneinfalt

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 Bielefeld, Hauptbahnhof, 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.

Bielefeld, Hauptbahnhof

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

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

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

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 Bielefeld 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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