Team vs team
Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.
City exploration game
The Devils Onion in Esslingen am Neckar
5Player rating· 9 playsA DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 98 min 1.2 km Esslingen am Neckar App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Step into the enchanting streets of Esslingen and uncover the centuries-old curse of the Devil and the enchanted onion!
Solve riddles, uncover fascinating local legends, and immerse yourself in the town’s rich history - all while enjoying a humorous and adventurous storyline.With fascinating history, clever puzzles, and a touch of humor, this game is perfect for adventurers, history buffs, and puzzle lovers.
Can you lift the curse and save Esslingen? Start your journey today!
Solve riddles, uncover fascinating local legends, and immerse yourself in the town’s rich history - all while enjoying a humorous and adventurous storyline.With fascinating history, clever puzzles, and a touch of humor, this game is perfect for adventurers, history buffs, and puzzle lovers.
Can you lift the curse and save Esslingen? Start your journey today!
What makes this quest special
Highlights
This thrilling medieval quest will take you through iconic locations like the Marktplatz, Frauenkirche, Schelztor Tower, and the mysterious Inner Stonebridge and many more highlights of the city.
Along the way, you’ll encounter clever merchants, haunted fountains, and even a headless horseman, all tied to the Devil’s mischievous tricks.
From people who played this quest
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
- 2
Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
- 3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
Your walk, at a glance
Esslingen am Neckar
A · Start
Marktplatz, 73728 Esslingen am Neckar, Germany
B · Finish
Rathauspl. 20, 73728 Esslingen am Neckar, Germany
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
The people behind the adventure
Created by Phiphus.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Phiphus
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
What is The Devil’s Onion in Esslingen about?
It is a fictional mystery set among Esslingen’s medieval streets. You use the app to follow a story and solve outdoor clues, rather than joining a guided history tour.
Is this experience self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you from clue to clue, with no guide or fixed start time. You can begin when it suits you and pause along the way.
How many accesses does our group need?
Classic quests sell access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.
Keep exploring
Every quest. One year.
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Explore Questo giftsDARK STORIES OF ESSLINGEN AM NECKAR
A self-guided ghost-story route through Esslingen am Neckar
The Devils Onion in Esslingen am Neckar is for ghost-story and horror fans who want atmosphere, clues and a private route through Esslingen am Neckar rather than a standard sightseeing walk.
The route starts at Marktplatz and finishes at Town Hall square over 1.2 km, with 11 challenge locations. Typical duration: 98 min; 1.2 km walking route; 11 challenge locations
Choose this when solving and moving through the story is part of the fun. Choose a guided ghost tour when live narration and a group atmosphere matter more. Playable languages: English.
