About Activity
Embark on a quest around Munich by solving clues that will take you to the most haunted places in the city, all with the help of your smartphone. Unlock new stories as you discover on your own St. Peter's Church, Marienplatz, Hofgarten, and more.
+ Discover the most haunted streets, villas, and squares in the city
+ Find out the horror stories of the people who used to live there
+ Solve clues on your phone while you visit the haunted Munich
Each clue will lead you from one place to another, giving you exact directions, so you won’t need a map, a GPS or a guide. When you solve it and guess the answer, the secret story of that place is unlocked. Start and stop whenever you want.
Along the way, you’ll find horror stories that will give you the chills. Dare you go on this tour?
Includes
- Full flexibility: start at any hour, take a break at any time and resume later
- Audio stories for the English version
- This experience can be played anytime after booking without rescheduling
- If your group is larger than 15 people, no worries. Just make multiple bookings.
Departure Point
- The game starts at the Diana Temple, Hofgarten. After booking, we'll message you a code and activation link. Activate with your own email, then log in to the Questo app with that email. No message? Open the Questo app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your booking reference number.
Stop At: Odeonsplatz Hello, travellers! Here starts your journey to Munich and buckle up because the adventure awaits you with the most haunted stories. The first checkpoint is Odeonsplatz, an impressive square in central Munich which was designed in the early 19th century by Leo von Klenze in an Italian-like style.
Hidden out of sight is the history of this place.It was here that an obscure leader of a minor band decided to march into Munich to seize control of Bavaria in 1921. The only problem was that the authorities were notified and were waiting with machine guns at Odeonsplatz. While some were killed in the fire, they missed the unknown leader, who later caused so many deaths in Europe. Wait no more and discover who that controversial character was by solving the challenge.
Stop At: Hofgarten If you sense the smell of roses while hearing the rustling of the leaves in the wind, then most probably you find yourself sitting on a bench in the small paradise of Hofgarten. At the edge of Munich’s historic old town, there lays this green park designed in the 17th century by Elector Maximilian I, having as a muse an idyllic Italian Renaissance garden.
This used to be a place where only high-class personalities, such as dukes or electors, were allowed to take a walk and enjoy the scenery. Nowadays, we can all enjoy its majestic architecture, but could it be a place where dark, ancient secrets lie? Only by looking around you, you can find the answer and advance further.
Stop At: Theatinerkirche St. Kajetan Admission Ticket:
Tickets are not included You are now headed towards another place reminiscent of that Italian grandeur: the Theatine Church of St. Cajetan. This is a Catolic church erected by Elector Ferdinand Maria and his wife Henriette Adelaide in the mid 17th century, as a tribute to the birth of the long-awaited heir to the Bavarian throne.
However, make sure you don’t just admire this jewel only from the outside – the white, ornate interior wonderfully creates a contrast to the brighter yellow of the facade, that became a well known symbol for the city and influenced the German Baroque architecture. Don’t get entrapped in the beauty of the place because you still need to find some answers!
Stop At: Sitzender Keiler Because so far you were acquainted with only fabulous places from Munich, now it is time to meet the Sitzender Keiler or the Sitting Boar, which also impresses the visitors, but in a queer way. The statue depicting a pig resting its hind legs on the ground while perched up on his short front legs as if having a look at something in the distance, guards the entrance to the Hunting and Fishing Museum.
I know that by reading this, you already imagine this queer icon, but that is not enough. You need to go there yourself and rub its nose, so you can have luck for the rest of your life. You will certainly need that luck to uncover the boar’s mystery.
Stop At: Frauenkirche Admission Ticket:
Tickets are not included Wandering through the heart of the city and looking up, it is impossible not to observe 2 twin towers of approximately 100m, both belonging to the Frauenkirche, one of Munich’s best known landmarks. “The Cathedral of Our Dear Lady”, as it is known for the German residents, has an interior that leaves you speechless: intricate vaulted ceilings and amazing long stain glass windows.
But besides beauty, this church harbors the Devil's footprint at the entrance. Legend has it that the builder of the church made a bet with the Devil that the church would have no windows. When the Devil noticed he had been tricked, he certainly left his footprint on the place. Figure out how by solving the challenge and unlocking the full story!
Stop At: Munich Marienplatz Whether you see the Christmas market, the city’s anniversary celebrations or the championship celebrations for FC Bayern, you certainly are in Marienplatz, the central square that hosts all that hustle and bustle of Munich.
Marienplatz has been at the centre of the city since Munich was founded by Henry the Lion in the 12th century. It was the point at which all of the new city’s most important streets met and lots of tournaments were organized here throughout history. The place is booming with activity and for sure, something happened here. Discover what by answering the question and advance to your next destination!
Stop At: St. Peter's Church Admission Ticket:
Tickets are not included Surviving the tragic fires and wars over the past 800 years, the building sitting in front of you is no other than St Peter's Church, Munich's oldest Catholic church and one of the most important symbols of the city. Due to its frequent reconstructions, you can see a variety of architectural styles, such as a mix of Gothic, Baroque and Rococo.
What makes your visit worth even more is the bird’s eye view you will get by climbing the 299 steps to the tower of St. Peter’s parish church.When you reach the top, the magnificent landscape of Munich’s center makes up for the effort. You are one step closer to uncovering the mystery of this place!
Stop At: New Town Hall (Neus Rathaus) Admission Ticket:
Tickets are not included Here comes the final destination: the New Town Hall of Munich, the cherry on the top. Apart from being the home of politics in Munchen, the place where the city council meetings take place, it is also FC Bayern's favourite balcony. Here, FC Bayern greets their fans when they’ve won the championships. So, if you are a football fan, watch out for this!
The Glockenspiel in the hall's tower attracts audiences from around the world, through its performances and stories. It is said that after a terrible epidemic of the plague, the barrel makers have been the first people to risk stepping back out onto the streets, dancing for the amusement of the population gripped by fear of the disease. To be in the spirit of this story, dance your way to the final clue to unlock the Haunted Munich’s mystery and call yourself a true Questo explorer!
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Public transportation options are available nearby Suitable for all physical fitness levels For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
Google street view used?Alesch W
The „story“ adds nothing to the experience. Some of the quests are so easy, that you feel disappointed. Other quest are not solvable consistently. I suspect, that google street view was used, some of the directions are not clear and misleading if you are „in the field“. Especially if you have a statue and it says „walk with the statue on the left“, or „the end of the street“ and the building is 150m behind you.
But as a trip through the city to get to know it, an option. But not worth your money.
Overall a great time!Scott_W
This was a great activity to do with my wife and my two teen girls. Helps with teamwork and observational skills.
It did not work. I should never have been charged for it. Does not even look ready. Not sure how it can be purchased.
Good for seeing major spots, not for informationTrip70094
Fun way to see the major spots around Munich. Had a few spots under construction that were listed in the event clearly. Wish it had a little bit more information about the spots. A lot of it was flavor text as opposed to 'actual' ghost stories to tie together a plot.
The first spot in the park was full of evening dancers which was very fun!!
Amazing gameFarAway796635
Jan 20, 2023, 12:36:11 AM We really enjoyed it. I was with my sister, we explored together the dark past of Munich. Definitely gonna try more games.
Questo in MunichefremFracco
I discovered a lot of spots and stories about Munich thanks to this app! Some challenges were easy but still funny!
Questo in MunichsarahsY5989HI
I loved getting to walk around and see the history of Munich. It wasn’t to scary so just up my alley. I think this is a great way to add in a tour in your schedule at your own time.
Nice expierencejanbG9261YS
The Quest with the statue of Justus Liebig was not possible to do. The answer was not logical. In total was it a very good game. It was a nice experience and adventure of Munich.
Would come back for more!328melvat
It is straightforward and fun. Could’ve been more interesting if its more thought provoking or more challenging riddles. But overall its a very great attempt in getting to know the important sights of the city and dating back to its wonderful history. Thumbs up for more quest like this!!
Great way to discover the citymihaelabar
The quest has awesome surprises during the tour. We enjoyed various information about outstanding places in Munich. Since we were here for the first time, it was a good way to discover the city. Being interactive and the storyline very catchy, it made it great to do with my 10 year old son. We did it by day and it was still cool
Totally recommend
Never start a tour without Questochaficii
Feb 18, 2021, 12:38:01 PM What I love about Questo App, is that it always wins against locals! I don't recommend it only for tourists, by also for people born and living in the city. My story with Questo started with the "Haunted City" Game, and I discovered Munich in a very dynamic, flexible, updated, enthusiastic, and unique way. I have been living there for 7 months, and I thought I knew every corner in it, but guess what!? I was totally wrong!!! "Haunted City" challenge highlights magnificent details thru the trail... I also purchased the brewery game in Munich and also a game in Vienna! So just grab your backpack, fill it with some great snacks, and let's hunt some ghosts ;)
So, in every trip, I recommend reserving a day for Questo or if you don't have any clear plan for a one-day city visit, just download Questo and it will do all the job for you with the best experience ever. Very well recommended!
Definitely recommendedsirinboz
I loved discovering the city this way! Super cool idea. I did at night so it was even spookier. It would’ve even been better if it wasn’t raining but you can’t do anything about it :)
Fun experience and great introduction to the cityJuwakaw
My wife and I used this tour as a way to discover the city. We played at night, which made for a spooky atmosphere (and zero crowds). The puzzles were a little easy for our taste, but that did not detract from our experience. I would definitely recommend this as a fun way to explore and get to know the city.
A lot of fun206franziskas
So my bff and I played it in the evening late February. It definitely adds to the atmosphere if you play it when it's dark. It was also a little stormy which was just perfect.
The game is a lot of fun. The riddles aren't too difficult but also not too easy.
In winter all statues are covered in Munich to keep them safe which is a problem.
Also the Statue of Anna in the Theathinerhof is gone. So maybe this one stop should be exchanged or something.
Other problems we encountered: The text is quite long sometimes and there are quite a lot errors at least in the german version (spelling and grammar). Plus sometimes the text would end mid sentence. I could not scroll any further but it was apparent that I missed some small parts of the story.
In conclusion: There are some small things that can be easily improved. I would absolutely recommend it. It is a fun way to explore Munich. Especially if you enjoy genres such as horror and mystery and of course enjoy solving riddles.
Very good possibility to discover the city with kidsCorinna1410
We played it midday, in the dark as recommended would be better. For older kids very good to discover the city on a different way. All quest excluding one could be played. Missing hint for one quest is reported to the organizer! Great thing, I would do it again!
Married couple quest!B5621FTnickb
My wife and I completed this quest in Munich in January, it was great value for money and good fun. We did it at dusk but I’m sure it would be very frightening (in a good way!) if you did it at night! Would highly recommend!
Simple tour before dark200helenkak
Although the tour is advertised for nighttime, it is inconvenient to do this tour in the dark, as some things are simply not legible / too far away / too dim. This was frustrating. Directions can sometimes be misleading.
The price is more than fair.
Fun and interesting. You can know the city in a different way. We'd like more difficulty in testing. Recommended
Unfortunately not as expectedJukes0606
Answers were sometimes required in English, although the game is in German and in Germany. Way description not quite clear and different than on the map. Hints not very helpful. Have absolutely not been able to solve some tasks. ZB stands at the star how many points it has, instead of tips... How would you think of that?
Scary knowledge blue and whiteExplorer65792569334
Once again an entertaining "hunt" through the city. We discovered very special corners in Munich and got interesting information that is not in any guidebook.
