Ghosts of Cologne: Witch Hunt Walking Tour & Escape Game
Step into the eerie past of Cologne and uncover the dark history of the witch hunts in this immersive walking tour and escape game.
Discover the original purpose of the Helenen Tower, explore the strict rules at St. Klara Monastery, and learn about the gruesome persecutions that plagued medieval Germany. As you wander the city, you’ll also be shocked by the bizarre medical practices and superstitions that shaped life in the Middle Ages.
In this chilling adventure, you are a lost soul unable to rest. Haunted by memories of burning witches, you must retrace your steps to uncover the truth. As you navigate Cologne’s historic streets, you’ll be guided by the voices of 24 women who urge you to find the one responsible for their deaths and free them.
Perfect for history lovers, thrill-seekers, and puzzle enthusiasts, this self-guided tour offers a spine-tingling mix of mystery, history, and interactive challenge.
Availability:
Can be played on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
Whole dayLanguages
German, English, Dutch
Highlights
Find out the original purpose of Helenen Tower and the rules at St Klara monastery
Discover some of the gruesome persecutions of witches in medieval Germany
Be amazed by weird medical practices and medieval mentalities
Storyline
You are someone whose soul cannot rest.
You wake up on a bench, shivering with fear. Facing the road, you then turn left and start walking.
In front of the St. Mary Magdalene and Lazarus chapel you feel startled and faint.
During the episode, your whole body is being consumed by fire. When you come around, you realise that you're burning. You're in such pain but you don't remember who you are anymore.
You turn around and see 24 women, who are also burning. One whispers, "Find him and free us!"
Experience's route
Starting point Friedhof Melaten, Alter Haupteingang
Aachener Str. 178, 50931 Köln, GermanyFinish point Domplatte
Domkloster 4, 50667 Köln, GermaniaPlaces you will visit
12
It will take you
114-144 mins
You will walk
6440 steps
Total distance
4.9 km
Places to visit
You will discover interesting places along the route of the experience.
Alter Markt
Aachener Weiher
Cologne Cathedral
Get the Questo app and you’re all set
Download it, choose your route and just walk to the starting point.
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Availability:
Can be played on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
Whole dayLanguages
German, English, Dutch