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City exploration game
Frankfurt: The Lost Waters of Alt-Sachsenhausen
4.29Player rating· 78 playsA DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 74 min 1.2 km Frankfurt App-guided
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EnglishGerman
The experience
About this quest
Laughter, music, and fountains once filled Old Sachsenhausen. But this year, the water is gone - and the festival is in danger. As a world-famous fountain expert, it’s your job to uncover the truth. Follow real clues through historic streets, solve puzzles, and bring joy back to the district. This quest blends exploration, mystery, and fun - perfect for friends and families. Will you restore the flow - or let Alt Sachs run dry?
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Learn about the legend behind the name of the city of Frankfurt.Discover the delicacies that originated in Alt-Sachs.Pay enough attention to avoid sudden water attacks from an unassuming statue.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.29 / 5
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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 Played 78 times
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
Frankfurt
A · Start
Dreikönigsstraße 30, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
B · Finish
Kleine Brückenstraße 6, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Marco Felici.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Marco Felici
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
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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
- We recommend not playing at night
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
What is The Lost Waters of Alt-Sachsenhausen about?
The quest is a fictional mystery that uses Frankfurt’s old Sachsenhausen quarter as its setting. You explore outdoors and solve location-based clues at your own pace.
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 FRANKFURT
A history-led way to explore Frankfurt
Frankfurt: The Lost Waters of Alt-Sachsenhausen 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 Frankfurt to connect clues, places and stories.
The route starts at Church of the Three Kings and finishes at Guild Fountain over 1.2 km, with 10 challenge locations. Typical duration: 74 min; 1.2 km walking route; 10 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, German.
