Escape Tour Essen
Discover the city's secret exit!
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The Story of Essen
Starting location: Church of St. Gertrud
Welcome to 19th-century Essen. Alfred Krupp, better known as the \"cannon king,\" is a strong and tough man of great stature. But what almost no one knows is that the steel magnate is plagued by hypochondria. After all his delusions about scary diseases, his wife and family doctor have long since stopped taking him seriously. Even now Krupp is suffering from headaches, coughing and fever. Is it a simple cold, or is there something seriously wrong with him?
There is only one thing to do: Alfred must find a doctor outside Essen as soon as possible. To protect his reputation as a strong steel builder, he must get out of the city unseen. Alfred has heard of a secret exit, but its exact location is a mystery. Armed with a bag full of medicine, our hypochondriac sets out to find it!
Escape the city
Help Alfred leave the city as quickly as possible. Complete tasks in this city game, answer questions and find the secret exit of Essen. During the game you will pass by the most beautiful spots of the city. Can you find the exit within two hours? Then you deserve a place on the Wall of Fame! The search starts at Church of St. Gertrud, good luck!
Highlights of Essen
Want to explore more of Essen? Combine your tour with these attractions, which are perfect to visit before or after your tour.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You follow Alfred Krupp at the very moment when everything goes wrong. Alfred Krupp wants to find a doctor outside of Essen without being seen. Only by solving puzzles cleverly can you get closer to the secret exit from Essen.
The city serves as the game board, and your team solves the challenges along the way. With every correct answer, Alfred Krupp gets a little closer to finding a way out.
For groups looking for something more than just hiking, this is an excellent choice. The challenges are easy to tackle, but the mystery surrounding Alfred Krupp provides enough suspense to keep everyone engaged.
The suspense lies in the story and in the details along the way. As the danger surrounding Alfred Krupp grows, you start to look at facades, squares, and narrow streets in a different light. Anything could be a clue.
Alfred Krupp's role is the driving force behind the story. Through this mission, you'll discover why Essen suddenly no longer feels safe. Your goal is to find the trail leading to the secret exit.