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City exploration game
Following the footsteps of Goethe in Frankfurt
4.57Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 125 min 3.2 km Frankfurt App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Dive into the fascinating world of Goethe and go on an unforgettable adventure in the streets of Frankfurt!
In our Outdoor Escape Game you travel back in time with the famous poet and have to master exciting challenges together with him.
Explore the historic Old Town and the lively Sachsenhausen while solving tricky puzzles and deciphering secret clues. Immerse yourself in the history and culture of the city as you follow in the footsteps of Goethe.
Are you ready to face the adventure?
In our Outdoor Escape Game you travel back in time with the famous poet and have to master exciting challenges together with him.
Explore the historic Old Town and the lively Sachsenhausen while solving tricky puzzles and deciphering secret clues. Immerse yourself in the history and culture of the city as you follow in the footsteps of Goethe.
Are you ready to face the adventure?
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Literature lovers, people learning German and visitors curious about the poet's Frankfurt will enjoy this walk of about two hours, solving puzzles between the Goethehaus, Römerberg, Paulskirche and the Alte Brücke over to Sachsenhausen. You get Goethe's city as a game rather than a museum visit. If you want a live guide to discuss his works, or 3.2 km of walking with tricky puzzles sounds like too much, pick something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
You begin in Goetheplatz, which Goethe never saw. The story also brings us to his birthplace and the Römerberg, which has been renovated and exudes a unique historical charm.
You'll also learn to know and hopefully adore Frankfurt's gastronomic delights.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
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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
Frankfurt
A · Start
Innenstadt I, 60313 Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland
B · Finish
Hasengasse 5-7, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by MIA.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by MIA
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
- If the weather gets cold, you can pause and go inside to warm up at almost any location in the game
- No attractions ticket(s) required
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Goethe walk in Frankfurt start?
It starts at the Goethe-Denkmal and returns there at the end, so you finish where you began. In between, the route takes in the Kaiserdom, Kleinmarkthalle, Alte Brücke, Eiserner Steg, Römerberg, Paulskirche, Goethehaus and Gutenberg-Denkmal.
What will we see in Frankfurt on this route?
The walk covers the historic Old Town and lively Sachsenhausen. Stops include the Kaiserdom, Kleinmarkthalle, Alte Brücke, the Apfelweinkontor, Eiserner Steg, Römerberg, Paulskirche, the Goethehaus and the Gutenberg-Denkmal, with the story of each place and a puzzle to solve at each one.
How long does it take and how far is the walk?
Plan on about two hours to cover roughly 3.2 km on foot, including time for the puzzles. You can pause whenever you like and continue later, so the pace is up to you and your group.
Do we need to book a time or buy attraction tickets?
No attraction tickets are required for any stop on the route. There is no fixed start time either: you begin at the Goethe-Denkmal whenever suits you, play on your phone without a guide, and stop or resume as you wish.
What if the weather turns cold or wet?
The game is played outdoors, but you can pause at almost any location and go inside to warm up, then pick up where you left off. That makes it easy to split the walk around a coffee or a rain shower.
Is this a Goethe House guided tour?
No. It is a self-guided outdoor puzzle route inspired by Goethe’s Frankfurt. It complements rather than replaces a museum or guided literary tour.
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
Following the footsteps of Goethe in Frankfurt 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 Goethe-Denkmal and finishes at Kleinmarkthalle over 3.2 km, with 11 challenge locations. Typical duration: 125 min; 3.2 km walking route; 11 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.
