Secrets of
Wismar

Self-Guided Secrets of Wismar Exploration Game

Discover Wismar’s Pirate Spirit! Wander its cobbled streets and salty harbor air as you join the legendary Klaus Störtebeker on a quest to reunite his crew and uncover the secrets that keep Wismar’s Hanseatic soul alive.

About Secrets of Wismar

The City Game Wismar is a self-guided, GPS-based game that takes place in the historic center of Wismar. Using their smartphone, players explore the city while solving puzzles, riddles and photo challenges that uncover hidden details and stories throughout the area. This self-guided city game offers a unique way to learn about Wismar’s rich history and culture through interactive gameplay. The exploration game is ideal for both visitors and locals and works equally well for solo players, couples, families and groups of friends. Whether you’re new to the city or rediscovering familiar streets, the GPS-based game adds a fresh dimension to exploring Wismar.

1.5-2 hours of play time

3-4 km walking distance

Start at Wismar, Alter Schwede

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 Wismar City Game, you’ll explore the heart of the historic city through an immersive storyline enriched with hands-on challenges. As you move between locations, the game reveals both the familiar and the tucked-away corners of Wismar. You’ll encounter iconic sites such as the ornate Wasserkunst fountain with its mythical figures, the striking former Swedish court building known as the Fürstenhof, and the brick tower of Marienkirche, which still stands as a landmark on the skyline. Along the way, the restored St. Georgen church and the harbor mooring of the medieval cog replica, Wissemara, offer moments of architectural contrast and maritime heritage.

While discovering Wismar, you’ll take on puzzles, creative tasks, and observation-based riddles that connect you with your surroundings. Completing each challenge earns points, unlocks hints, and brings you closer to understanding a final mystery woven into the journey. You’re free to pause the game whenever you like and resume it later at your own pace. For those who enjoy a bit of competition, you can try to climb the leaderboard by outperforming other players or teams.

Who is it for?

This City Game is designed for anyone who wants to discover Wismar 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 Wismar 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 Wismar
    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: Wismar, Alter Schwede

How to play

After booking, you’ll receive an email with your personal game link. Simply go to the start location at Alter Schwede in Wismar’s market square, open the link on your smartphone, and start playing. The game begins instantly and can be paused and resumed whenever you wish.

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Per group

€ 25,95

Book your Secrets of Wismar experience now

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

  • 1.5 – 2 hours
  • 3 – 4 km
  • Wismar, Alter Schwede
  • 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 Wismar

Klaus Störtebeker is more than just a name whispered in seafaring tales. He is the infamous pirate of the Baltic, a rebel who robbed the rich and riled the Hanseatic League. Or so the legends say. Today, you find him wobbling at the edge of Wismar’s harbour, drink in hand and ship stranded. He’s eager to sail again, but something’s stopping him… and he can’t quite remember what.

With Klaus as your eccentric guide, you follow a trail through Wismar’s storied streets. Past medieval gables, secret courtyards and the clanking steel of shipyards. He’ll stop by a massive propeller with a shrug, more interested in tales of treasure and tankards than technical fixes. But each step draws you closer to a surprising truth.

Maybe the missing piece was never a thing at all. Maybe it was the people who sailed with him. And maybe it’s time to bring them back aboard.

Not just a game. A city. A secret. A story only you can finish.

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Klaus Störtebeker

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 Wismar, Alter Schwede, 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.

Wismar, Alter Schwede

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

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

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

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 Wismar 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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