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Out in central Berlin
Berlin is your playing field.
From Marienkirchhof, you pass the Red City Hall and enter the Nikolai Quarter before continuing to the Spree. The tour then leads via the Sanchi Gate and Berlin Cathedral to the Princesses’ Palace, with the finale at Bebelplatz.
- Observe
- Combine
- Chase points
Your GPS puzzle tour leads from stop to stop through central Berlin. The surroundings provide the clues, your team connects them and enters the answers in the app. Set out in the evening and you may also encounter colourful lighting and projections on individual buildings during October.
The complete route
Ten stops through Berlin’s historic centre
The roughly two-kilometre tour starts at St Mary’s Churchyard near Alexanderplatz S-Bahn and U-Bahn station. It connects the Nikolai Quarter, the Spree riverbank, Humboldt Forum, Museum Island and the Princesses’ Palace, with the finale at Bebelplatz.
St. Mary’s Church
The tour begins at Marienkirchhof, directly beneath the TV Tower.
Red Town Hall
From Marienkirchhof, the route heads to Berlin’s distinctive town hall.
Nikolaiviertel
Every detail matters in the lanes of Berlin’s oldest quarter.
St. Nicholas’ Church
The trail continues to Berlin’s historic centre.
The Angler
A quiet figure with remarkable patience awaits beside the Spree.
The River
At the Spree riverbank, the setting around the Humboldt Forum becomes part of the challenge.
Sanchi Gate
At the reconstructed gate, you count its large and small counterparts.
Berlin Cathedral
The domes of Berlin Cathedral mark the next stage of the tour.
Princesses’ Palace
At the Princesses’ Palace, the route continues towards Bebelplatz.
Bebelplatz
At Bebelplatz, Berlin history and major cultural landmarks come together for the finale.
How it works
Download the app, form a team and start puzzling.
One player opens the Berlin tour under “I want to play”, starts the game and selects “Invite team members” in the lobby. The others join with the shared game code.
Follow the route and solve ten puzzles together. You will find the decisive clues at each station.
At the finish, you will see your team’s final score.
High-score competition
Your score could win ten tickets
After the finale, the app displays your final score. Send a clear screenshot by 31 October 2026 to info@myoutdoorescape.fun. The highest submitted score wins ten tickets for more myOutdoorEscape tours.
Built for shared discovery
Which team is heading out?
Combine ideas, collect points and experience Berlin differently together.
A shared tour with varied challenges at real places.
Explore familiar places with fresh eyes and new puzzles.
Questions about the Berlin puzzle tour
When can I play the tour for free?
The Berlin puzzle hunt is available for free from 3 through 31 October 2026. You can also submit your high score for the competition through 31 October.
Can I play the tour after dark?
Yes. On October evenings, you may encounter additional lighting installations and projections on individual buildings along the route.
Where does the tour start and finish?
The tour starts at St Mary’s Churchyard by St Mary’s Church and finishes at Bebelplatz.
How long does the puzzle hunt take?
Allow 90 to 120 minutes for the roughly two-kilometre route with ten puzzles.
What do we need?
One smartphone with the myOutdoorEscape app, mobile internet access and sufficient battery. You play together as a team.
Berlin awaits
Ready for the puzzle hunt?
Ten puzzles, roughly two kilometres and Berlin’s historic centre await your team.
From 3 to 31 October, find “Berlin – City of Puzzles” for free under “I want to play” in the app. The high-score competition also ends on 31 October 2026.
Competition terms
- Every team that emails a screenshot by 31 October 2026 inclusive showing completion of the tour and the score achieved is eligible.
- The team with the highest submitted score wins. If teams are tied for the highest score, every tied team is a winner and receives ten tickets.
- Winning teams will be contacted within one week after the event ends using the email address from which their screenshot was submitted.
- The ten tickets have no time or course restrictions and can be used to play any tour in myOutdoorEscape.
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