Escape Tour Aachen
Discover the city's secret exit!
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Play on your own smartphone
Discover Aachen in a Different Way
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Escape within 2 hours
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The Story of Aachen
Starting location: Pontstraße 148
It’s a warm summer evening in Aachen in 792, and Pepin is basking in the last rays of the afternoon sun. With the birth of his half-brother, the illegitimate son of Emperor Charlemagne can kiss any claim to the throne goodbye – and he’s not exactly thrilled about that. Time to take action. Time for a coup on his father’s empire!
Years of careful preparation have led to this moment, and Pepin is ready. Together with Johann and Ludwig, two disgruntled noblemen, he has rallied a ragtag army of emaciated but determined citizens to lead the charge. But wait – what’s this? No! They have been betrayed. Pepin sees his grand plan go up in smoke – and the gallows looming on the horizon. The three men flee through the streets of Aachen in blind panic, desperate to find the secret exit.
Escape the city
Follow in the footsteps of Charlemagne’s illegitimate son Pepin and wander through the streets of Aachen in search of tasks, riddles and cryptic instructions. Cracking them as you go? This city game will not only take you past the city’s most fascinating landmarks, but will also lead you to the secret exit! Did you break the two-hour record? Then you’ve earned a spot on the Wall of Fame. The Aachen Escape Tour starts at Pontstraße 148. Good luck!
Highlights of Aachen
Want to explore more of Aachen? Combine your tour with these attractions, which are perfect to visit before or after your tour.
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Frequently Asked Questions
In this Escape Tour right in the middle of the story surrounding Pepin. Pepin sees his attempt to seize power from Charlemagne fail. You’ll follow clues, solve puzzles, and search for the secret exit from Aachen.
You use your smartphone to follow tasks, codes, and clues. Each solution brings you closer to the secret exit. Pepijn's story adds extra excitement to every choice.
This Escape Tour perfect for couples, families with teenagers, groups of friends, and bachelor/bachelorette parties. You’ll explore Aachen together, but with a mission instead of a standard itinerary. The story surrounding Pepin keeps everyone actively engaged.
On a regular city walk, you mostly just look around, but here you’re right in the middle of a story. In Aachen, the suspense revolves around Pepin and the conflict over the death penalty. Because of that, every street feels like a new clue.
The big secret is the hidden exit from the city. You can only find it by looking closely, working together smartly, and solving the right riddles. Meanwhile, you’ll discover why there’s no time to waste for Pepin in Aachen.