Secrets of
Uppsala

Self-Guided Secrets of Uppsala Exploration Game

Hunt for King Gustav Vasa’s lost laurel wreath through cobbled streets, grand castles, and lively squares. Solve clues, uncover hidden gems, and discover Uppsala’s royal heritage at every turn.

About Secrets of Uppsala

The Secrets of Uppsala City Game is a self-guided, GPS-based game that takes place in the historic center of Uppsala. Using a smartphone, players navigate the city while solving puzzles, riddles and photo challenges that reveal hidden details about Uppsala’s history, culture and local landmarks. This exploration game offers a unique way to discover both well-known sights and lesser-known corners, making it enjoyable for visitors as well as locals. The game is suitable for solo players, couples, families and groups of friends, offering a flexible and engaging experience. As a City Game Uppsala, it combines interactive fun with informative discovery in the city’s historic heart.

1.5-2 hours of play time

3-4 km walking distance

Start at Uppsala, Uppsala Castle Terrace

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 Uppsala City Game, you’ll explore the city through a blend of storytelling, puzzles and discovery. As you follow the narrative, you’ll visit both famous landmarks and hidden corners, uncovering intriguing details along the way. Highlights include the impressive Uppsala Cathedral, the historic Gunilla Bell with its panoramic views, and Carolina Rediviva, where the Silver Bible is kept. You’ll also pass through cultural spots like Uppsala City Library and the bustling central square of Stora Torget, each adding its own layer to the unfolding story.

Throughout your journey, you’ll solve riddles, answer location-based questions and complete creative photo challenges that help unlock clues and earn points. Each task brings you closer to solving the final mystery, while hints are available if you get stuck. The City Game is designed to be flexible—you can pause and resume whenever it suits you. For competitive teams or solo players, the experience also includes a leaderboard to track your performance within Uppsala.

Who is it for?

This City Game is designed for anyone who wants to discover Uppsala 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 Uppsala 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 Uppsala
    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: Uppsala, Uppsala Castle Terrace

How to play

After booking, you will receive an email with a direct play link. Simply head to the starting location at the Uppsala Castle Terrace and begin your adventure when you are ready. Play at your own pace, pausing whenever you like and resuming later to continue the story.

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Per group

€ 25,95

Book your Secrets of Uppsala experience now

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

In the scholarly heart of Uppsala, King Gustav Vasa faces a royal embarrassment. One errant cannon blast has sent his laurel wreath soaring through the air and out of sight, leaving the father of modern Sweden bareheaded and indignant.

Now he has drafted you, his newest and most unsuspecting student, to recover it. Follow his booming commands through ivy covered courtyards, along cobbled streets, and past centuries of history. From runaway squirrels to statues that seem to watch you, each clue brings you closer to restoring his crown of glory and perhaps earning a royal nod of approval.

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

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King Gustav Vasa

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 Uppsala, Uppsala Castle Terrace, 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.

Uppsala, Uppsala Castle Terrace

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

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

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

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 Uppsala 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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