Hamburg: Crime Trail - self guided city adventure

Explore Hamburg's Karolinenviertel on a thrilling Crime-Game. Become the investigor of a fictive crime story, search for clues, check alibis of the suspects and arrest the culprit.
If you are looking for the perfect mix between an outdoor escape game and a scavenger hunt, Crime-Trails are for you! Take over the investigation to find the culprit in a fictitious crime case. You will solve treacherous murders, crafty robberies, or shrewd kidnappings – the options are endless.

Equipped with your smartphones, a case file, and a code for the arrest warrant, you and your family, friends or partner in crime begin the investigation at the scene of crime. It is up to you to decide which clues to follow first. Crime-Trails are designed for young as well as experienced hobby detectives from 12 years and up.

1. Purchasing a Crime-Trail

To play one of our Crime-Trails, choose one of the trails in the city of your choice. After the purchase has been completed, you will receive an e-mail with the case file along with a code to generate your arrest warrant at the end of the game. Once you have the case file, you can start the game whenever you like. There is no further preregistration needed.

The case file includes an introductions as well as instructions to your mission. Note: Print the case file for a better overview during the game!

2. Locating the Scene of Crime

To begin your investigation, find the location marked “scene of crime” in your case file. Once you arrive at the scene, familiarize yourselves with the case, scan the QR code on the crime file to get started and solve the first question. During the game you will communicate with the Crime-Trails headquarters to send out your answers to receive more and more clues as you move through the case.

Note: All Crime-Trails can be played whenever you want to start your investigation! It does not matter when you purchase your crime file, it does not expire.

3. Starting the Investigation

After you have solved the first question and established communication with the headquarters, you can visit the locations marked on the map in any order. Throughout the Crime-Trail you will stay in touch with the headquarters in order to receive further clues that help you solve the case. We do advice that you visit all locations, so you do not miss any important information.

There will be no guide or organizer on site. In case you have any problems or questions, you can request a hint from the headquarters.

Since the Crime-Trails are played outdoors and in individual groups, they are compatible with any Covid-19 restrictions.

4. Catching the Culprit

Once you have solved all riddles and identified the culprit, you will be able to arrest this person and see weather you solved the case correctly or missed out any details.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.