uncle loeks' horse

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?

Book Groningen

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

For over a century, the Korenbeurs was the beating heart of the Groningen grain trade, with Neptune, Ceres, and Mercury perched atop the roof symbolizing the sea, agriculture, and commerce.

This is what makes The City Escape Groningen unique:​

Every city uniquely designed

No copy-pasting. Every route, every riddle, and every story is custom-made by three puzzle enthusiasts.

Real detective work

No dull multiple-choice questions. Instead, you'll be dragging, combining, and really scavenging.

In-house designed app

Made by and for sleuths. Full of unique features you won't see anywhere else.

Escape from Groningen

Good to know in Groningen

You start at: Stationsplein 4, 9726 AE Groningen. From there, the tour takes you through the city in 2 hours (about 2.4 km).

The tour is most suitable for ages 14 and up. Stuck for a moment? You can use a hint or the answer for every puzzle, so you can always keep playing.

The City Escape takes about 2 hours. The tour includes a pause button, so there’s always time for a snack and a drink!

Booking The City Escape involves 4 simple steps:

  1. Book your tour.
  2. After ordering, you will receive an instruction email with a unique code and all the information you need to get started.
  3. Download our app in advance.
  4. Go to the starting point whenever you want to play, enter the unique code, and let’s go!
Escape from Groningen

Captured in Groningen 📸

📸 Captured in Groningen

  • Group photo from a test session of Groningen

Ready? Set. Escape.

01. Book the tour

Choose your city and receive your unique code instantly.

02. Download our app

Download our in-house designed app. Smart, fast, and entirely your guide.

03. Let's go.

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

Escape from Groningen