1 / 6Secrets of Nijmegen Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour
About this activity
A smartphone-based exploration game that turns Nijmegen's historic centre into an interactive puzzle hunt, blending GPS navigation, riddles, and photo challenges to uncover lesser-known local history and secrets. Ideal for independent travellers who want to explore at their own pace while learning the city's culture and stories.
Secrets of Nijmegen opens on the Grote Markt and turns the oldest part of town into a self-guided walking tour. Within a few minutes of the square you reach De Waagh, the Sint Stevenskerk and the Kerkboog that links them. The game keeps asking you to look closer at these places, and answers the questions it raises. Along the way it plays like a scavenger hunt through Nijmegen, with something to find at every stop.
It suits friends, couples, families and colleagues who enjoy walking and thinking at once. One ticket covers a team of one to four people on a single phone, and a bigger group buys several tickets and splits into teams. Playing solo is entirely possible. No guide walks with you and no starting time is fixed, so you can take the hills of Nijmegen as slowly as you want.
How to play
Beginning your route through Nijmegen is quick:
- Book the Exploration Game
- Check the instructions email
- Download the Loquiz app
- Start playing whenever you like
The tasks combine riddles with photo assignments and questions you can only answer while standing in front of the thing itself. Around the Kruittoren, De Bastei and the Great Gelderland Toll House you read walls, gates and murals, and the game supplies facts and stories about the traders, defenders and painters connected to these spots.
When several teams play at the same time the walk becomes a competition, with points per answer and a leaderboard at the end. Companies use it for team outings, and it works just as well for a family afternoon. Stop for a break and continue when you feel like it; the closing task brings you back to the heart of Nijmegen.
Highlights
- ✓GPS-guided exploration of Nijmegen's historic centre
- ✓Solve riddles, puzzles, and photo-based challenges to progress
- ✓Discover hidden local secrets unknown to most residents
- ✓Learn about the city's history, culture, and unique characters
- ✓Play solo or in groups (competitive teambuilding option)
- ✓Flexible start time—book a date but begin whenever you want
Insider tips
- ★One ticket covers up to 4 people on a single device; larger groups should purchase multiple tickets to compete and maximise engagement
- ★Choose a time when the historic centre is less crowded (early morning or late afternoon) for better photo tasks and fewer distractions
- ★Wear comfortable walking shoes—you'll cover several kilometres while solving location-based challenges
Good to know
- •Requires a smartphone with an internet connection; all game details and access instructions sent via email after booking
- •Intermediate difficulty level; expect to spend 2 hours exploring
- •Book a date/time slot, but you can start the game whenever suits you on that day
Who it's for
Best time to visit
Early morning or late afternoon visits avoid crowds in the historic centre and provide better conditions for photo-based tasks. The game works year-round, though pleasant weather enhances the walking experience.