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City exploration game
The Troll Escape in Stockholm: Walking Tour & Escape Game
4.41Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 42 min 2.3 km Stockholm App-guided
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The experience
About this quest
Unravel the mysteries of Stockholm as you explore historic public squares, iconic buildings, and the hidden back streets from the 13th century in this immersive walking tour and escape game. Discover the scandals and secrets that shaped the city’s history while navigating its ancient alleys.
Step into the shoes of Hanna Larsson, a newly recruited town guard, as you face an urgent crisis. After an earthquake shakes Stockholm, rumors spread of bad omens, and worse, an escaped Scandinavian troll. These creatures are known for their hunger for humans, and it’s up to you to find the troll and stop it before it wreaks havoc.
Solve clues, explore Stockholm’s hidden corners, and race against time in this thrilling adventure. Perfect for history lovers, adventurers, and puzzle solvers, this self-guided tour offers a fascinating mix of exploration, folklore, and fun.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Families with school-age children and couples exploring Gamla Stan by day get an escape-room style game in the open air, playing a newly recruited town guard chasing bad omens after an earthquake, from the Royal Swedish Opera past the Royal Palace to Stortorget. Allow about two hours for 2.3 km of walking and puzzles. Anyone wanting a live guide to question, or an indoor room after dark, should pick something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Discover the scandals that took place at historic public squares
Learn more about some of Stockholm's most iconic buildings
Explore alleys and hidden back streets from the 13th century
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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
Stockholm
A · Start
Gustav Adolfs torg 2, 111 52 Stockholm, Sweden
B · Finish
Stortorget 7, 111 29 Stockholm, Sweden
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
Den Gyldene Freden
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St George and the Dragon Statue
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Järnpojken
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Storkyrkan
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The Royal Armoury
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The Royal Palace
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Parliament House
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Royal Swedish Opera
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Järnpojken - Boy watching the moon
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Stortorget Gamla Stan
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Nobel Prize Museum
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The people behind the adventure
Created by Cassandra Blomberg.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Cassandra Blomberg
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
- Best during the day
- Kid friendly
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is this an indoor escape room or an outdoor escape game in Stockholm?
It is an outdoor escape game played on your phone. You walk between real places in the old town, hear the story of each one and solve puzzles set in what is in front of you, as town guard Hanna Larsson facing a crisis after an earthquake. There is no room to book.
Where does the game start and finish?
It starts at the Royal Swedish Opera and finishes at Stortorget, so it is not a loop. Along the way you pass Parliament House, the Royal Palace, the Royal Armoury, Storkyrkan, Järntorget and the German church, S:ta Gertrud.
How long does it take, and can we pause?
Most players take about two hours to cover the 2.3 km route, walking and puzzles included. You can start any time with no guide or group to join, and you can pause and continue later if you want a break.
Is it good for kids?
Yes, it is tagged as kid friendly and recommended for families, and it suits school-age children who can follow a story and work on puzzles over about two hours of walking. It is best played during the day.
Can we play as a group?
Yes. One ticket covers the whole group playing together, so friends or a family can follow the route and solve the puzzles side by side on the same game.
Want a quirky adventure instead of just sightseeing?
Go on The Troll Escape. You’ll play Hanna Larsson, chase rumors of a troll roaming Stockholm after an earthquake, solve clues in alleyways, squares, and visit centuries-old streets. It’s part walking tour, part fantasy chase.
Is this good for a date that’s not just dinner & a movie?
For sure. Imagine the city at dusk, shadows in cobblestone alleys, solving puzzles together, and maybe ending with hot cocoa or fika near the Opera. Romance + folklore = memorable evening.
Will kids or teens enjoy chasing trolls in Stockholm?
Yes, older kids love this. The quest mixes myth, fun riddles, and iconic spots like the Royal Swedish Opera and Storkyrkan. It’s spooky in a playful way, not scary; perfect for family outings.
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A story adventure played through Stockholm
The Troll Escape in Stockholm: Walking Tour & Escape Game is for players who want a fantasy, folklore or adventure story tied to a real-world route in Stockholm. It works best when the story and puzzles matter as much as the walk.
The route starts at Royal Swedish Opera and finishes at Stortorget over 2.3 km, with 12 challenge locations. Typical duration: 42 min; 2.3 km walking route; 12 challenge locations
Choose this for a self-guided story mission outdoors. Choose a venue attraction when a contained indoor experience matters more. Playable languages: English, Dutch, German, French.
