Ghosts of Cologne: Witch Hunt Walking Tour & Escape Game

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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, Sunday

  • During these hours
    Whole day

  • Languages
    German, English

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

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Starting point Friedhof Melaten, Alter Haupteingang
Aachener Str. 178, 50931 Köln, Germany

Places you will visit

12

It will take you

114-144 mins

You will walk

6440 steps

Total distance

4.9 km

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