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Ghosts of Enschede: Echoes from the Mill

🔒 Instant Access: Book now and start immediately. No need to wait for a guide.

⏱️ Total Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume whenever you want.

🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 15 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.

📍 Starting Point: Train station, Stationsplein 33, 7511 JD Enschede, Netherlands

🛡️ Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours before your planned start for a full refund.

🌐 Verfügbar in: 🇬🇧 English

Orte, die du besuchen wirst

15

Es wird dich nehmen

90-120 mins

Du wirst gehen

4730 Schritte

Gesamtdistanz

3.6 km

Route, die du erkunden wirst

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Zielpunkt Stroinksbleekplein
7523 ZL Enschede, Netherlands

Über dieses Abenteuer

This route takes you through Enschede’s most iconic and lesser-known locations tied to its rich textile history. You’ll explore the grounds of former factories, weave through narrow streets, and uncover hidden artworks nestled in the city’s corners. 

Along the way, you’ll learn how Enschede grew into a major force in the global textile industry and how that legacy still shapes the city today. Start your journey and see what stories the streets have to tell! 

What to Expect

This self-guided walking tour in Enschede combines exploration, storytelling, and puzzle-solving into one unique experience. As you navigate through the city, you will discover 15 carefully selected locations, each revealing a piece of the story.

The entire quest takes approximately 6300 minutes to complete and covers 3.6km on foot. You will move at your own pace, with the freedom to pause whenever you want to take photos, grab a coffee, or simply soak in the atmosphere.

Each location features a challenge or puzzle that unlocks the next chapter of your story. These challenges are designed to be fun and engaging while teaching you about the history, culture, and hidden gems of Enschede.

No tour guide needed – your smartphone becomes your guide. The Questo app provides directions, shares stories, and presents challenges along the way.

Höhepunkte

  • Visit the key sights in and around the old town.

  • Walk where mighty factories once stood and see the buildings that remain.

  • Discover the city’s vibrant street art woven into every corner.

  • Interact with your surroundings to solve engaging puzzles.

  • Unravel the history of Enschede's world-renowned textile industry through a captivating ghost story.

Die Mission: Deine Geschichte in Enschede

You are Matthias Breyer, a German man drawn to Enschede by a cryptic inheritance letter.
Upon arrival, you discover a haunting truth: the spirits are trapped between worlds, unable to pass on.

As you search for answers, you uncover a forgotten bond between the city’s once-mighty textile industry and the underworld. Guided by whispers of the past, you must unravel the secrets hidden in thread that bind you to the city's legacy more deeply than you ever imagined.

The spirits of Enschede are waiting. Will you help them find peace?

  • This quest features interactive puzzles you’ll solve in the real world.
  • Difficulty level: ADVANCED 🔴🕵️‍♂️
  • Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank

Tips & Recommendations

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Wear Comfortable Shoes

You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.

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Charge Your Phone

Make sure your smartphone is fully charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.

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Check the Weather

This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.

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Bring a Camera

You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.

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Stay Hydrated

Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.

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Play with Friends

While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.

Important Information

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Duration

Approximately 6300 minutes

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Distance

3.6km walking

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Group Size

Unlimited

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Difficulty

Easy to Moderate

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible (stairs and uneven surfaces)

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Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your scheduled start time

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Need to Know Before Booking

  • You will need the Questo app on your smartphone (iOS or Android)
  • Each ticket can be used by a group (share one device or play separately)
  • Internet connection required to download the quest initially
  • Once downloaded, you can play offline if needed

Bewertungen und Rezensionen

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Jane Turner

09 Feb 2026
It was a fantastic quest. I really learned a lot about Enschede, and the spooky story was brilliant. I particularly liked the sound effects. Highly recommended.

Hub

08 Feb 2026
Excellent. By far the best Questo I have ever done. Witty, comprehensive and highly informative commentary, and the challenges are well-pitched and fun to do. Learned loads about this interesting town. Massive thumbs up to the author 👍👍👍

Ari

21 Oct 2025
Had a lot of fun following this quest ! Discovered an aspect of Enschede I wouldn't suspect

Dimitar Petkov

20 Sep 2025
church was not it

Gali

24 Aug 2025
It was an enjoyable way to learn about Enschede’s past. The story was super cool and it got us hooked!

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Questo vs. Geführte Stadtspaziergänge im Vergleich

FeatureGeführte TourenQuesto
Flexibilität
Feste Zeiten, kein Pausieren
Jederzeit starten, pausieren und fortsetzen
Privatsphäre
Bis zu 30 Fremde in der Gruppe
Privates Erlebnis nur für Ihre Gruppe
Preis
$30-$40 pro Person
Günstige Preise pro Gruppe
Verfügbarkeit
Vorabbuchung nötig
Sofortiger Zugang 24/7/365
Erlebnis
Passives Zuhören beim Guide
Aktive Gamification; Sie lösen das Rätsel

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