The lost history of Arneym - Karel van Gelre
4.2619 Reviews33 people have played this questLearn more about his life, what he did for Arnhem (spoiler: some impressive stuff!) and visit the most important locations in his story.
It's an exciting part of history you don't want to miss.
How many are playing?
Unlock · €6.99Live in Arnhem? The Annual Pass is how locals play · €79.99/yr. See the Annual Pass →
Places you will visit
10
It will take you
70-100 mins
You will walk
2760 steps
Total distance
2.1 km
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Stone cold whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 10 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at Peace at last and see where you land on the Arnhem leaderboard.
Highlights
During the game you will visit historical buildings in the city centre of Arnhem.
You will follow the story of Karel van Gelre and try to help him find peace again.
Along the way you may also find some sights you can optional visit to expand your playtime.
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The Statue of Karel van Egmond, Duke of Guelder
The Duivelshuis
Ratings and Reviews
19 ratings
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A note from Maartje van Zadelhoff
“My team and I develop and run escape rooms and citygames in Arnhem. For more information, please visit: www.clocked-up.nl”
The mission: Your story in Arnhem
More than 400 years later he is back in Arnhem and asks you for help. Follow him on his journey in search of eternal peace and rest.
Beat the best: Top Arnhem explorers
Good to know before you play
- Family friendly
- Fun to do as a couple
- Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours
Frequently asked questions
Who was Karel van Gelre in this Arnhem quest?
Is this experience self-guided?
How many accesses does our group need?
Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours
Flexibility
Regular Guided Tours
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Questo
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Regular Guided Tours
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
Questo
Private experience for your group only
Pricing
Regular Guided Tours
$30–$60 (€23–€50) per person
Questo
Transparent pricing shown before checkout
Availability
Regular Guided Tours
Requires advance booking
Questo
Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Regular Guided Tours
Passive listening to a guide
Questo
Active gamification; you solve the mystery
| Feature | Regular Guided Tours | Questo |
|---|---|---|
| Flexibility | Fixed schedules & no pausing | Start, pause, and resume anytime |
| Privacy | Crowds of up to 30 strangers | Private experience for your group only |
| Pricing | $30–$60 (€23–€50) per person | Transparent pricing shown before checkout |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
Joined by 1,000,000+ explorers worldwide
Guided tour pricing: Comprehensive Economic Analysis of Guided Tour Pricing, EU and US markets, 2026. Standard 2–3 hour group walking tours.
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Explore Arnhem through the lost history of Arneym - Karel van Gelre
The lost history of Arneym - Karel van Gelre is an Arnhem self-guided story walk for travelers who want history and local culture.
Stone cold is the starting point and Peace at last is the finish for this 2.1 km city route, which includes 10 challenges. The page specifically identifies The Statue of Karel van Egmond, Duke of Guelder and The Duivelshuis along the experience. Practical fit: 2.1 km route; Typical duration: 85 minutes; 10 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
The trade-off is active, self-guided play instead of a guide-led group. Pick a conventional tour when detailed spoken commentary is the priority. Playable languages: English.
