Secrets of
Vasteras

Self-Guided Secrets of Västerås Exploration Game

Unleash Västerås’ Viking Spirit! Step into a city where ancient legends meet modern charm, solving clues to help Erik Stormbeard Skaldsson reclaim the Horn of Endless Cheer and awaken the heartbeat of Sweden’s fearless past.

About Secrets of Vasteras

The City Game Västerås is a self-guided city game that takes place in the city center of Västerås. Using a GPS-based game app on their smartphones, players explore the area while solving puzzles, riddles and photo challenges. Along the way, participants uncover aspects of Västerås’ culture, local stories and hidden details that might otherwise go unnoticed. This exploration game offers a flexible and engaging way to experience the city, whether you’re a visitor or a local. Suitable for solo players, couples, families and groups of friends, the City Game Västerås provides an interactive way to connect with the urban landscape.

1.5-2 hours of play time

3-4 km walking distance

Start at Västerås, Västerås Konstmuseum

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 Västerås City Game, you’ll explore the city through a mix of storytelling, clues, and discovery. As the game leads you through both iconic and tucked-away places, you’ll experience the cultural richness of Västerås from fresh perspectives. Along the way, you might find yourself outside Västerås Cathedral, crossing the old stone arches of Storbron, or passing the striking walls of Västerås Konsthall. Local landmarks like Karlsgatan 2 and Växhuset also come into view, helping to frame the city through art, history and everyday life.

While navigating Västerås, you’ll take on puzzles, riddles, and creative challenges that bring the locations to life. Each task earns points, reveals hints, and brings you closer to solving a final mystery woven into the route. You can stop and resume whenever you wish, letting you enjoy the city at your own pace. For those who enjoy a bit of friendly competition, the leaderboard offers an extra layer of motivation during this exploration game.

Who is it for?

This City Game is designed for anyone who wants to discover Vasteras 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 Vasteras 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 Vasteras
    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: Västerås, Västerås Konstmuseum

How to play

After booking your City Game Västerås, you’ll receive an email with a direct play link. Simply go to the start location at Västerås Konstmuseum (House of Art), and launch the game on your phone. From there, follow the GPS route, solve tasks, and explore at your own pace. You can pause the game anytime and continue later—the adventure waits for you.

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Per group

€ 25,95

Book your Secrets of Vasteras experience now

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

Erik Stormbeard Skaldsson has a big beard, a bigger voice, and one very big problem. During the wildest Viking feast Västerås has seen in centuries, he lost his most prized treasure, the Horn of Endless Cheer. Without it, there can be no toasts, no songs, no celebration. And Erik without a party is a very sad Viking indeed.

Now he needs your help. Search the streets, squares, and secrets of Västerås. Solve riddles, follow strange clues, and outwit ancient Viking tricks. Only you can bring back the cheer and earn a place in Erik’s next toast.

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

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Erik Stormbeard Skaldsson

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 Västerås, Västerås Konstmuseum, 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.

Västerås, Västerås Konstmuseum

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

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

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

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 Vasteras 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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