Explore Rothenburg’s hidden gems with a self-guided scavenger hunt. Use clues, challenge your mind, and discover the city at your own pace.
Explore Rothenburg’s hidden gems with a self-guided scavenger hunt. Use clues, challenge your mind, and discover the city at your own pace.
- St. Wolfgang - 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 meet you. You can start anytime, day or night. For the optimal route, it’s recommended to begin at St. Wolfgang, but you have the flexibility to start…
- St. Wolfgang - 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 meet you. You can start anytime, day or night. For the optimal route, it’s recommended to begin at St. Wolfgang, but you have the flexibility to start or finish anywhere.
Interactive Adventure: Embark on a 1.6km walk (approximately 23 minutes of walking time). Use creativity and keen observation to solve riddles at stops like the famous Plönlein or the historic Town Hall to discover your next destination. The entire activity typically lasts between 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on your pace and breaks.
Your Tour, Your Style: Personalize your journey by altering the order of locations or skipping stops to suit your schedule. Take a break or explore a site and continue right where you paused. There is no time restriction—your access is valid for an entire year.
Stories & Suggestions: Discover legends and history at locations such as the Church of St. James. Includes curated recommendations for local restaurants and shops. Available in six languages: EN, DE, FR, NL, IT, ES. Note: Outdoor-only; internet connection required.

- World City Trail App: Download the app and use the 10-digit ticket number. Select ‘Create’ to start.
- Insider Tips: Access to local recommendations for authentic restaurants and shops.
- 24/7 Live Support: Contact us at our official chat (Please note: No phone support available).
- Custom Finish: Choose where to end; doesn’t finish at the starting location.
- World City Trail App: Download the app and use the 10-digit ticket number. Select ‘Create’ to start.
- Insider Tips: Access to local recommendations for authentic restaurants and shops.
- 24/7 Live Support: Contact us at our official chat (Please note: No phone support available).
- Custom Finish: Choose where to end; doesn’t finish at the starting location.
- Live Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you at the start—start anytime you want.
- Entrance fees
- Max 15 people per booking in Rothenburg. 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 in Rothenburg. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
Discover Rothenburg in the most exciting way with a Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour! Engage in play, learning, and exploration at your own pace with this fully self-directed activity. Begin anytime, day or night, without the need for guides or fixed schedules. Take a break to enjoy a famous “Schneeball” (Snowball) pastry or capture a photo by the…
Discover Rothenburg in the most exciting way with a Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour! Engage in play, learning, and exploration at your own pace with this fully self-directed activity. Begin anytime, day or night, without the need for guides or fixed schedules. Take a break to enjoy a famous “Schneeball” (Snowball) pastry or capture a photo by the charming half-timbered houses, and continue whenever you wish—even the following day. This distinctive team-building experience is ideal for couples, families, and groups.
The “Complete City” Package - All essentials in one app:
Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and uncover over 10 major attractions, along with hidden treasures revealed along the journey.
Discover the history and legends of each location.
Insider Tips: Gain access to carefully selected local restaurant and shop recommendations.
Places to visit include: St. Wolfgang, Blade Gate (Klingentor), Church of St. James, Bronzeskulptur des Hl. Jakobus, Town Hall, Georgsbrunnen, Medieval Crime Museum, Plönlein, Gerlachschmiede, and Baumeisterhaus.
- 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.
- Support Policy: We offer 24/7 live assistance via worldcitytrail chat. Please note that we do not offer phone support; the chat link is our only official support channel.
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.