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City exploration game
After the Wall, Berlin: Back to 1989 Germany
4.19Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 167 min 5.4 km Berlin App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
In this game you will take a walk through old East Berlin and the famous Prenzlauer Berg district, where many protests for democracy and the release of political prisoners began. Consider the political motivations of the Stasi, see the secret lookout points where they kept tabs on activity around the Eastern side of the wall. Learn all about the interesting changes they imposed and the power they leveraged—including the resulting stoicism of brave refugees.
Are you ready to step out into No Man’s Land?
Is this for you?
Who it's for
History fans and couples on a repeat visit to Berlin learn about Stasi surveillance and the 1989 protests in Prenzlauer Berg, walking past Gethsemanekirche and the Gleimtunnel to Platz des 9. November 1989. Families with older children who like puzzles will enjoy it too. At 5.4 km and about three hours on foot, it suits nobody wanting a short stroll or a guide to quiz.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Witness the famous Eberswalderstr intersection, now a booming hive of culture.
Find the first breached checkpoint from the night the wall fell.
Visit the church where many of the late 80s protests took place.
See how the park and surroundings have changed in the years since.
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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
Berlin
A · Start
Oderberger Str., 10435 Berlin, Germany
B · Finish
Bornholmer Str. 61, 10439 Berlin, Germany
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
The people behind the adventure
Created by Jason Kenny.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Jason Kenny
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
- Best during the day
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Prenzlauer Berg walk start and finish?
It starts at the corner of Oderbergerstr, Schwederstr and Eberswalderstr and finishes at Platz des 9. November 1989. It is not a loop, so you end up somewhere different from where you began, after passing stops such as Gethsemanekirche, Falkplatz, the Gleimtunnel and the Schwedtersteg footbridge.
How long does the quest take and how far is the walk?
Most players take about three hours, including walking and solving the puzzles. The route covers 5.4 km across 14 stops through Prenzlauer Berg and the former border area, so wear comfortable shoes and allow the time. It is best played during the day.
Can we play together as a group?
Yes. One ticket covers the whole group playing together, so friends, couples or families can follow the route and solve the puzzles on a shared phone. There is no group to join and no guide, so you set your own pace.
Is it suitable for children?
It is tagged as a recommended activity for families. Older children who can manage 5.4 km and around three hours of walking, and who enjoy puzzles and history about the Stasi and the Peaceful Revolution, are the best fit. Very young children may find the distance too long.
Do we need to book a time, and can we pause?
No time slot is needed. You start whenever you like on your phone, and you can pause the quest and continue later, which helps on a long walk like this one. Daylight hours work best for seeing the places along the route.
What period does After the Wall explore?
The quest is set around 1989 and follows East Berlin’s final months before the Wall fell, including protests for democracy and the release of political prisoners.
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.
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HISTORY AND CULTURE IN BERLIN
A history-led way to explore Berlin
After the Wall, Berlin: Back to 1989 Germany is for visitors who want more context than a casual walk, but more freedom than a scheduled guided tour. The quest uses a route through Berlin to connect clues, places and stories.
The route starts at Oderbergerstr, Schwederstr and Eberswalderstr corner and finishes at Platz des 9. November 1989 over 5.4 km, with 14 challenge locations. Typical duration: 167 min; 5.4 km walking route; 14 challenge locations
Choose this for active, private discovery at your pace. Choose a guided historical tour or museum when expert live interpretation or curated exhibits matter more. Playable languages: English.
