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City exploration game
The ghost of the university of Harderwijk
4.17Player rating· 12 playsA DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 75 min 0.5 km Harderwijk App-guided
Play in
EnglishDutch
The experience
About this quest
Wander the old university grounds of Harderwijk and uncover the forgotten stories of a vanished university. The buildings are still here, but the university itself disappeared into the mist of time.
Or did it? Something remains. Something that still drifts through the city. For 270 years, Heyndrick has wandered these streets, a former student who never truly left.
Discover what happened to him… and why he has yet to find peace.
Or did it? Something remains. Something that still drifts through the city. For 270 years, Heyndrick has wandered these streets, a former student who never truly left.
Discover what happened to him… and why he has yet to find peace.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
You will see buildings of the old university, such as the dissection room and the student prison.
You will come across customs and sayings of students and of the university itself.
You will experience some lessons almost literally or see them unfold before your eyes.
Remember the clues in this quest and you will be able to solve the final puzzle.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.17 / 5
6 player ratings
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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
Harderwijk
A · Start
8JX9+56W, Harderwijk, Netherlands
B · Finish
8JX8+5GC, Harderwijk, Netherlands
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
The people behind the adventure
Created by Francesca.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Francesca
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
- This quest features interactive puzzles you’ll solve in the real world.
- Difficulty level: Medium 🟡🤔
- You can play anytime, but we recommend after sunset
- Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
- Horror & Haunts
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ghost of the University of Harderwijk based on a real ghost?
The quest uses Harderwijk’s former university as its setting, while the ghost mystery is fictional. It is an app-guided outdoor puzzle walk, not a guided ghost tour.
Is this experience self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you from clue to clue without a guide or fixed start time, so you can start 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.
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DARK STORIES OF HARDERWIJK
A self-guided ghost-story route through Harderwijk
The ghost of the university of Harderwijk is for ghost-story and horror fans who want atmosphere, clues and a private route through Harderwijk rather than a standard sightseeing walk.
The route starts at The university and finishes at Heyndrick the ghost over 0.5 km, with 10 challenge locations. Typical duration: 75 min; 0.5 km walking route; 10 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, Dutch.
