Escape Tour Elburg
Discover the city's secret exit!
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The Story of Elburg
Starting location: Havenkade 1A
Jan Hendrik van Kinsbergen is a frivolous 13-year-old young man. He has lived in Elburg all his youth and mischief is his favorite pastime. His parents go crazy and give him an ultimatum.... \\\'One more mischief and you will go into the monastery!\\\'
Jan Hendrik knows he must turn his life around, and for a while it goes well. Until one sultry summer night in 1748. What exactly happened he doesn't remember. What Jan Hendrik does know is that he is bobbing in the middle of the Zuiderzee on the daggerboard of a botter, while behind him the rest of the boat is swallowed up by a huge conflagration. Bad luck, his parents are not going to like this!
Escape the city
Take the role of the wanton Jan Hendrik and try to leave Elburg unseen. To do so, you must search for the secret exit of the city. With the smartphone in your hand you will wander along the most beautiful places looking for assignments, riddles and clues. Will you manage to escape within 2 hours? The search starts at the Fish Auction, good luck!
Highlights of Elburg
Want to explore more of Elburg? Combine your tour with these attractions, which are perfect to visit before or after your tour.
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Frequently Asked Questions
In *Elburg*, you follow the young Jan Hendrik van Kinsbergen, who loves to get into mischief. After a mysterious night on the Zuiderzee, he finds himself in deeper trouble than ever before.
You use the app to follow missions, riddles, and clues throughout the city. That way, you help Jan Hendrik escape before his parents send him to the monastery.
The story has a youthful flair, a Zuiderzee atmosphere, and a good dose of panic. As a result, Elburg becomes a playground full of clever solutions.
Yes, you actively explore the city while playing through a lighthearted, exciting story. The missions keep everyone engaged along the way.
His parents warned him that one prank was enough to land him in a monastery. After the botter caught fire, escaping suddenly seemed like a very good idea.