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Frankfurt: The Lost Waters of Alt-Sachsenhausen

Frankfurt: The Lost Waters of Alt-Sachsenhausen

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? 
⚡ Instant🛡 Money-back⏱ 1 hrs🧩 10 puzzles
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Places you will visit

10

It will take you

59-89 mins

You will walk

1580 steps

Total distance

1.2 km

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.

Bring your crew

Race to the finish.

Everyone plays on their own phone — race solo, as a couple, or with a crew of any size. First to solve every clue takes the crown.

Invite your whole crew — 2 friends or 200, split into teams.

Adventure

Your pace, no timer

Escape

Beat the clock

Plays offline at your own pace — live group races need a connection.

Final leaderboard

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The mission: Your story in Frankfurt

The fountain festival is happily celebrated in Sachsenhausen since at least 1490. 

But a terrible threat hovers over the festival this year: the water stopped flowing! 

That is why you, international fountain expert, have been summoned to solve all the clues you will find on your way and bring back fresh water and jolly times to Alt Sachs. 

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 at least 60% 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

Quests are more fun with friends or family. Each player who wants to play on their own phone needs their own access.

Ratings and Reviews

4.38

37 ratings

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Vroni

10 Apr 2026
Sehr spannende Gegend.

mihaela

05 Apr 2026

j

08 Feb 2026

Mario

30 Nov 2025

pmulroy003

16 Nov 2025

Beat the best: Top Frankfurt explorers

grams@tum.deRookie
3000 XP
Lothar Piepmeyer
Lothar PiepmeyerSeeker
3000 XP
Joana Stegemann
Joana StegemannSeeker
3000 XP
Created by
Marco Felici

Cambridge PhD, into research, policy and stories. Originally from Viterbo, Italy and now exploring life in Germany, one quest at a time.

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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Flexibility

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Fixed schedules & no pausing

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Start, pause, and resume anytime

Privacy

Regular Guided Tours

Crowds of up to 30 strangers

Questo

Private experience for your group only

Pricing

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$30-$40 per person

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Availability

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Requires advance booking

Questo

Instant access 24/7/365

Experience

Regular Guided Tours

Passive listening to a guide

Questo

Active gamification; you solve the mystery

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