Escape Tour Basel
Discover the city's secret exit!
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Play on your own smartphone
Discover Basel in a Different Way
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Escape within 2 hours
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The Story of Bazel
Starting location: Petersplatz
On April 19th, 1943, chemist Albert Hoffman took a dose of a substance he had developed. It turns out to be surprisingly powerful. The first LSD trip is a fact, and Albert is literally seeing stars. As soon as he feels slightly better, he cycles home through the streets of Basel. Almost arriving home, the chemist sees three mysterious men, all in black, standing at his door...
Worried that they are three secret service agents trying to confiscate his revolutionary discovery, Hoffman decides to hide. His revolutionary invention must not fall into the wrong hands! With this belief, Albert takes the safe course of action. He leaves his bicycle behind and sets out to find the city's secret exit! Will he succeed in securing his invention?
Escape the city
Find the secret exit of Basel. This city game takes you to beautiful and unique spots in the city. Along the way, you’ll complete tasks, solve puzzles, and crack codes—all on your own smartphone. Can you find the secret exit within 2 hours? The quest begins at Petersplatz. Good luck!
Highlights of Basel
Want to explore more of Basel? Combine your tour with these attractions, which are perfect to visit before or after your tour.
Frequently Asked Questions
The story of Bazel begins with Albert Hoffman. Albert Hoffman wants to keep his discovery out of the hands of Black men. As you follow the route, you’ll discover, step by step, which path leads to the exit.
You play on your own, but the mission feels anything but casual. In Bazel, every code, question, and clue revolves around Albert Hoffman’s escape.
Yes, the Escape Tour a great choice for a city trip, a day out, or a group activity. You’ll explore Basel together and discover the city through riddles, clues, and the story of Albert Hoffman.
You don't just discover Basel with your eyes—you also discover it by solving puzzles. The story of Albert Hoffman turns the city into a playground full of little secrets.
Eventually, you'll search for the secret exit from Basel. But it's not that easy to find. You'll have to follow Albert Hoffman's story, solve puzzles, and make the right connections along the way.