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The City Escape in Groningen

Save Uncle Loeks' Horse

Everyone knows the song: Uncle Loeks’ horse is dead. But it doesn’t have to come to that. The horse is ill, has bolted, and is charging through the city; no one can stop it. According to an old legend, there is only one salvation: holy water from Walburga’s ancient well. It’s up to you to track down the horse before it’s too late. One moment of doubt and the animal is lost forever. Can you rewrite the song and save Uncle Loeks’ horse?

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STARTING POINT

Stationsplein 4, 9726 AE Groningen

ESCAPERS

2-4 players per team.

LANGUAGE

NL + ENG

PRICE

29.95 per team

Highlights in Groningen

Your escape starts here

  • Stationsplein 4, 9726 AE Groningen

Uncle Loeks’ Horse

This white horse and its owner might be Groningen’s most famous statue, referring to the folk song sung here since 1900. Note the animal’s position; the Dutch Railways had one requirement: no horse’s rear facing the station.

Der Aa Church

This striking church seems cursed: its tower collapsed twice—once in 1671 after a lightning strike and again spontaneously in 1710, right onto the priceless organ. During WWII, the sexton hid people in hiding above the vaults and even inside the organ.

Korenbeurs

Once the beating heart of the Groningen grain trade that brought the city wealth. Look up at the facade: Mercury, Neptune, and Ceres—the Roman gods of trade, sea, and agriculture—still watch over the square.

Good to know in Groningen

After ordering, you will receive an instruction email with a unique code. Download our app in advance. Go to the starting point whenever you want to play, enter the unique code, and let’s go!

The tour is most suitable for ages 16 and up. Stuck for a moment? You can use a hint or the answer for every puzzle, so you can always keep playing.

The tour includes a pause button, so there is always time for a snack and a drink!

Escape from Groningen
They cracked the city's code
Luuk de Vlugt
Luuk de Vlugt
Top spel in kruikenstad gespeeld!
Sanne Rutenfrans
Sanne Rutenfrans
Het was heel leuk om op een andere manier door de stad te lopen. Ook al kenden we de stad al, zagen en leerden we toch weer meer door de puzzels en het verhaal. Ik ben benieuwd naar de andere City Escapes :)
Liesbeth Rutenfrans
Liesbeth Rutenfrans
Heeele leuke city escape! Met uitdagende puzzels en een intessant verhaal. Ook leuk om te doen als je al bekend bent in de stad. Erg genoten, zeker een aanrader! :)
Sara Bormans
Sara Bormans
Jidde Wiegertjes
Jidde Wiegertjes
Leuke middag gehad met the city escape! De puzzels waren uitdagend, maar erg leuk om samen op te lossen. Fijn ook dat je gewoon je eigen tempo bepaalt en tussendoor even kunt stoppen voor een drankje.

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Ready? Set. Escape.

01. Book the tour

Choose your city and receive your unique code instantly.

02. Download our app

Download our custom-built app. Smart, fast, and your ultimate guide.

03. Let's go.

At the starting point? Enter the code, press start, and explore the city at your own pace.

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