Munich scavenger hunt
Discover the Bavarian capital — riddles and codes at the mighty Frauenkirche, Marienplatz with its Glockenspiel, the Hofbräuhaus and the grand Odeonsplatz. Or simply explore the route as a self-guided walking tour.
A day out in Munich, turned into a puzzle
Munich is the capital of Bavaria — the city of monks (the Münchner Kindl on its coat of arms), of beer, and of the two world-famous towers of the Frauenkirche. That very mix makes the compact old town a surprising playground for a scavenger hunt: instead of walking past the icons, you start really looking at them — because every stop comes with a puzzle about what is right in front of you.
You pass the Frauenkirche with its green onion domes, the buzzing Marienplatz with the New Town Hall, the Glockenspiel and the Mariensäule, the oldest church Alter Peter with its many clocks, the famous Hofbräuhaus and the bronze lions of the Residenz. On Odeonsplatz, at the loggia of the Feldherrnhalle, it all comes together. At every stop you decipher one letter; together they spell the secret word that opens the treasure chest.
Good to know: you play straight in your browser, at your own pace, with no guide and no fixed start time — ideal for a city trip, a day out or a team outing.
Prefer to just look around? You can also walk this route in explore mode — no questions, with the story, the background and the sources at every stop. That makes it a free self-guided walking tour through Munich.
- About 1.5 hoursroughly 2.5 km, your own pace
- Freeduring the launch
- All agesfamily-friendly
- In the browsernothing to download
What you'll see along the way
The Frauenkirche
The brick cathedral with its two green onion domes — the unmistakable silhouette and symbol of Munich.
Marienplatz
The beating heart of the city, with the neo-Gothic New Town Hall, the Glockenspiel and the golden Mariensäule.
The Hofbräuhaus
The most famous beer hall in the world, once the Bavarian duke's court brewery — with its crowned HB logo.
The Feldherrnhalle
The open loggia on Odeonsplatz, with two marble lions on the steps — the grand finish.
Frequently asked questions about the Munich hunt
Can I walk the Munich route without the puzzles?
Yes. Alongside the scavenger hunt with puzzles you can explore the Munich route freely: you walk the same route without questions and read the story, the background and the sources at every stop. That makes it a free self-guided walking tour through the Bavarian capital, at your own pace and with no account.
Where does the Munich scavenger hunt start?
You pick the route in the app, and the starting point is right there — usually at the western edge of the old town by the Karlstor, near the car-free shopping street toward Marienplatz. There is no fixed start time: you set off whenever it suits you.
How long does the Munich scavenger hunt take?
Allow about an hour and a half and some 2.5 kilometres through the compact old town, at your own pace. You can always pause on Marienplatz or at a café terrace.
Is the Munich scavenger hunt suitable for children?
Yes, it is a fun outing for the whole family. The hunt works for all ages; some puzzles take a bit of detective work, so younger children have the most fun doing it together with an adult.
What does the Munich scavenger hunt cost?
The hunt is free during the launch. Afterwards you can leave a small voluntary donation if you enjoyed it.
Ready to crack Munich?
Pick the route, head out and open the treasure chest. Today, completely free.
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