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City exploration game
Secret Societies of Stockholm
4.34Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 150 min 3.1 km Stockholm App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Sweden has more members of fraternal order societies per capita than almost any other country in the world. In Stockholm, the evidence is everywhere: if you know where to look.
Behind the Baroque facades of Gamla Stan and central Stockholm lie the meeting halls, grand lodges, and private clubs of the Freemasons, Odd Fellows, Neptuniorden, and a dozen less-known brotherhoods. Their rituals, symbols, and networks of influence have shaped Swedish society since the Age of Liberty in the 18th century.
This walk takes you through the city these societies built, and the secrets they still keep.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
History and esoterica fans curious about what goes on behind lodge doors get about two hours and 3.1 km of walking past the halls of the Freemasons, Odd Fellows and Neptuniorden, with puzzles set in the facades of Gamla Stan and central Stockholm. If you want a live guide to quiz about rituals or plan to go out after dark, pick something else: the story is told on your phone and the route is best walked in daylight.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
- Visit the grand lodges, private clubs, and order-society halls of central Stockholm
- Discover the real history of Sweden's Freemasons, Odd Fellows, and the secretive Neptuniorden
- Walk from the 18th-century Age of Liberty to a building where a maritime order still meets today
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. Youâre 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 âwe got it!â 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
Stockholm
A · Start
Blasieholmsgatan 6, 111 48 Stockholm, Sverige
B · Finish
Skeppsbron 10, 111 30 Stockholm, Sverige
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Ced Zach.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Ced Zach
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 guideâs 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
- We recommend not playing at night
- No attractions ticket(s) required
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Does this walk cover the Freemasons in Sweden?
Yes. It begins at the Grand Lodge of Sweden of the Swedish Order of Freemasons and goes on to the Odd Fellows, Order Society W:6 and Neptuniorden. Along the way you hear how their rituals, symbols and networks have shaped Swedish society since the Age of Liberty in the 18th century.
Where does the quest start and finish?
You start at the Grand Lodge of Sweden of the Swedish Order of Freemasons and finish at Order Society Neptuni. In between you pass SĂ€llskapet, the Odd Fellows, Gustav Adolfs torg, Order Society W:6, VĂ„gen och vindarna, Riddarhuset, Storkyrkan and Tre kronor kronkorg. It is not a loop.
How long does it take and how far is the walk?
Most players take about two hours, including walking and solving the puzzles. The route covers 3.1 km through central Stockholm and Gamla Stan. You can pause at any point and continue later, so a coffee stop along the way is easy to fit in.
Can we play as a group, and do we need to book a time?
Yes, one ticket covers the whole group playing together on the route. There is no time slot to book and no group to join: start whenever suits you, follow the app from stop to stop and pause whenever you like.
Do we need attraction tickets, and can we play at night?
No attraction tickets are required, as the puzzles are set in what you can see from the street. We recommend not playing at night, so plan to walk the route in daylight when the facades and details are easier to spot.
Is Secret Societies of Stockholm self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you without a tour guide or fixed departure.
Where does it start and finish?
It starts at Swedish Order of Freemasons - Grand Lodge of Sweden, Blasieholmsgatan 6, 111 48 Stockholm, Sverige and finishes at Order Society Neptuni, Skeppsbron 10, 111 30 Stockholm, Sverige. 3.1 km; 10 puzzles.
How many accesses are needed?
Access is sold per device and player.
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HISTORY AND CULTURE IN STOCKHOLM
Explore Stockholm through secret Societies
Secret Societies of Stockholm is a Stockholm self-guided story walk for travelers who want history and local culture. Its story centers on Secret Societies.
Swedish Order of Freemasons is the starting point and Order Society Neptuni is the finish for this 3.1 km city route, which includes 10 challenges. The page specifically identifies Riddarhuset and Gustav Adolfs torg along the experience. Practical fit: 3.1 km route; Typical duration: 150 minutes; 10 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
The trade-off is active, self-guided play instead of a guide-led group. Pick a conventional tour when detailed spoken commentary is the priority. Playable languages: English.
