• Universitätsplatz - Solve a murder in Heidelberg with this self-guided mystery game, a detective trail that turns the historic centre into the crime scene. Following in the footsteps of Sherlock Holmes, evidence is gathered at real locations: a coded message near Alte Brücke, a photo task at Marktplatz, and a witness statement that does not match what was seen at Heiliggeistkirche. Every puzzle solved removes another name from the suspect list.

The game lasts around two hours and is played at the operator’s own pace. One ticket covers a team of one to four people sharing a single phone; larger groups can purchase extra tickets and race each other. A start date and time are chosen when booking, and the game can begin whenever it suits - there is no guide to meet and no fixed departure. The case can be paused for lunch and picked up again later. A smartphone with an internet connection is required. The investigation starts at Hauptstraße 189.

After booking, an email is received with the instructions and game link. The free Loquiz app should be downloaded before setting off, then head to the start location and open the link to begin.

• Murder Mystery Game

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• interaction with the city
• smartphone or other devices

Heidelberg becomes the backdrop for this self-guided detective game, with clues hidden in plain sight throughout the surrounding streets.

The case centres on the murder of Balthasar, with evidence scattered across the old town — past Alte Brücke, Marktplatz, Heiliggeistkirche and Jesuitenkirche. Players decode messages, photograph the details that don’t quite add up, and question digital witnesses whose stories never fully align.

Every solved puzzle removes a name from the list of suspects. Whether playing as a couple, bringing the children along, or sending two or three teams out at once to turn the investigation into a race, the game works just as well for a team outing as for a day out. The final answer awaits somewhere in the heart of Heidelberg.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.