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The Janitor who Found the Footprints in Schwerin

The Janitor who Found the Footprints in Schwerin

Explore Schwerin through a cold-case mystery spanning the city’s castle, museum, theater, cathedral and Pfaffenteich. Solve observational challenges, follow hidden records and question reluctant witnesses as you uncover how life changed during the collapse of East Germany. 

Along the way, discover Schwerin’s architecture, civic institutions and the people whose private memories survived when official records did not. 
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🌐 Play in 🇬🇧 English

Places you will visit

10

It will take you

39-69 mins

You will walk

2500 steps

Total distance

1.9 km

Highlights

  • Uncover a Cold War mystery across Schwerin’s castle, museum, theater and cathedral.

  • Solve clues hidden in architecture, records and public monuments.

  • Restore a lost voice and discover whether a vanished girl survived.

The mission: Your story in Schwerin

 A handwritten note marked “Grotto—17” leads you and private detective Ken Clever to a hidden cache: a faded ID, a cassette tape and a numbered key. 

The girl in the photograph vanished during the final days of East Germany, and someone worked hard to erase her name. Follow footprints, damaged records and reluctant witnesses across Schwerin to discover who she was—and whether she survived. 

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.

Created by
Ryan Taylor

I'm a world traveler of 52 countries, living in 3 throughout my life. I have a BA and MA in Urban Studies and love nothing more than "reading" cities as I explore them. I'm thrilled to present my multiple series of Questo tours to all players.

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