Embark on a self-guided scavenger hunt in Aachen! Solve puzzles, uncover hidden gems, and explore the city at your own pace. Perfect for team-building and fun for all ages.
Embark on a self-guided scavenger hunt in Aachen! Solve puzzles, uncover hidden gems, and explore the city at your own pace. Perfect for team-building and fun for all ages.
- Ponttor - A Smooth & Adaptable Beginning: Download the World City Trail app and log in using your 10-digit booking reference. Please note: This is entirely self-guided; no one will be there to greet you. You can start anytime, day or night. For the optimal route, it’s recommended to begin at Ponttor, but feel free to start or finish wherever you…
- Ponttor - A Smooth & Adaptable Beginning: Download the World City Trail app and log in using your 10-digit booking reference. Please note: This is entirely self-guided; no one will be there to greet you. You can start anytime, day or night. For the optimal route, it’s recommended to begin at Ponttor, but feel free to start or finish wherever you prefer.
Interactive Discovery: Embark on a 1.8km walk (approximately 23 minutes of walking time). Use creativity and keen observation to solve riddles at stops like the Aachen Cathedral or the Puppenbrunnen to reveal your next destination. The entire activity typically lasts around 2 hours, depending on your pace, the sites you visit, and any breaks you take.
Your Tour, Your Style: Tailor your journey by rearranging the order of locations or skipping stops to suit your schedule. Take a break or explore a site and pick up right where you left off. There is no time restriction—your access is valid for an entire year.
Stories & Advice: Discover legends and history through text or audio guides at locations like the historic City Hall. Enjoy curated recommendations for local restaurants and shops. Available in six languages: EN, DE, FR, NL, IT, ES. Please note: This is an outdoor-only experience and requires internet access.

- Custom Finish: Choose where to end; doesn’t finish at starting location.
- Audio Guide & Navigation: Full audio tour and GPS navigation included via the app.
- Insider Tips: Access to local recommendations for authentic restaurants and shops.
- World City Trail App: Download app and use the 10-digit ticket number. Select ‘Create’ to start.
- 24/7 Live…
- Custom Finish: Choose where to end; doesn’t finish at starting location.
- Audio Guide & Navigation: Full audio tour and GPS navigation included via the app.
- Insider Tips: Access to local recommendations for authentic restaurants and shops.
- World City Trail App: Download app and use the 10-digit ticket number. Select ‘Create’ to start.
- 24/7 Live Support: Contact us at worldcitytrail.com/chat (Please note: No phone support available).
- Live Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you at the start—start anytime you want.
- Entrance fees
- Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
- Live Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you at the start—start anytime you want.
- Entrance fees
- Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
Discover Aachen in the Best Way: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Engage in play, learning, and walking! Enjoy exploring at your own pace with this fully self-guided activity. Begin anytime (24/7) without the need for guides or schedules. Take a break to savor the world-renowned Aachener Printen (spiced gingerbread) or enjoy a coffee near the…
Discover Aachen in the Best Way: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Engage in play, learning, and walking! Enjoy exploring at your own pace with this fully self-guided activity. Begin anytime (24/7) without the need for guides or schedules. Take a break to savor the world-renowned Aachener Printen (spiced gingerbread) or enjoy a coffee near the historic market, and continue whenever you wish—even the following day. This exceptional team-building experience is ideal for couples, families, and groups.
The “Complete City” Package offers everything you need in one app:
- Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and uncover 10+ major attractions, along with hidden gems revealed along the journey.
- Audio & Text: Choose to listen to our audio guide or read about the history and legends of each site.
- Insider Tips: Gain access to carefully selected local restaurant and shop recommendations.
Places you will visit: Ponttor, Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche, International Newspaper Museum, City Hall Aachen, Centre Charlemagne, Couven-Museum, Puppenbrunnen, Aachen Cathedral, Kreislauf des Geldes, and Elisenbrunnen.
- Total Flexibility: Start anytime you want—there is no fixed schedule. You can pause and resume as often as you like.
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from going, you can do the tour any other day. You can even contact us to change the tour to a different city!
- Technical Requirements: A fully charged smartphone and an active mobile data connection are required. Important: Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
- Essential Gear: We recommend wearing weather-appropriate clothes and comfortable walking shoes.
- Audio Experience: You can use your phone’s speaker to listen to the tour, but you are also welcome to use headphones if you prefer.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.