Explore the city, solve riddles along the way, and learn to see Utrecht in a new way!
This enigmatic city game will take you on a tour of the city’s Singel canal as well as some lesser known gems. In addition, you get to learn about Utrechts history while solving a unique local mystery!
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Arnout, a 16th-century guild worker, mysteriously ends up in front of the city mall, on the site where castle Vredeborch once stood. He wants to return to his own time, when the canal was an important defence for the city. Can you find the key that will take him back to 1554?
The route runs partly along the Utrecht Singel, but also winds through the streets of Utrecht’s city centre. You pass beautiful hidden courtyards, the bastions on the Singel, and end up at the atmospheric Ledig Erf. There you can reminisce about your escape on one of the welcoming terraces.
At the start of this Outside Escape, you can choose between the basic version and the challenging version. The challenging version is meant for players who already have some experience with escape games.
Not sure which one to choose? After a few riddles, you can switch difficulty levels once.
Recommended for ages 14 and up. Younger children who enjoy a challenge can also participate under supervision.
An Outside Escape takes approximately 2 hours, excluding breaks. The routes are approximately 2.5 kilometres.
After completing your order you'll receive an email with a login link and access code. With these, you can start your Outside Escape whenever you choose. No reservations are needed. All you need is a charged smartphone with a mobile data plan.
Experience a unique city escape game in more than 35 cities all over the Netherlands and Belgium. Every route is filled with surprises, riddles, and local fun facts.
An Outside Escape lasts around 2 hours, unless you choose to enjoy a drink somewhere in the sun, of course! Each route is approximately 2.5 kilometres long.
Start whenever you want and take breaks when it suits you. See a sunny terrace or a cute boutique shop along the way? No problem - you play at your own pace, even into the following day!
Stuck on a riddle? Simply use a hint. The third hint will always give the correct answer, so you’ll never get stuck while playing.
Choose a city, complete payment and start playing right away! You play on your smartphone, without the need to download anything.
Do you like competition? Try and score as many points as you can by not using any hints. Are you playing in multiple teams? Challenge each other to some friendly rivalry!
A delightful outdoor activity! A pleasant way to enjoy the outdoors without aimlessly wandering around. It engages your mind and teaches you about the history of the city. Well-designed and easy to use!
We really enjoyed this activity. The questions were fun and sometimes we had to think hard to solve them. The walk is clearly described and the story was well thought out. It's nice that there's no time limit, so you can stop somewhere to eat or check out a nice shop. This is the second…
Very enjoyable, varied with movement and lots of information about the city, fun puzzles.
It was fun and enjoyable!
Please watch the game tutorial to see exactly how an Outside Escape works.
Outside Escapes are suitable for families with children aged 14 and up. But there is plenty to do for younger children, as they can help solve riddles by looking around for hints! In addition, each escape contains 5 or 6 photos of locations to keep an eye out for. So even the smallest participants can participate in a fun photo hunt!
An Outside Escape is suitable for 2 to 80 people. If you are with a larger group, we recommend playing with teams of around 5 people. This way, every team member gets a chance to actively participate and it stays fun for everyone. But you are free to form larger teams, of course!
Will you be playing with more than one team? Please order an access code for each team.
To play an Outside Escape, you'll need the following:
Once your order is completed, you will receive a link and access code that will allow you to start your Outside Escape directly from your mobile phone. There is no need to install an app. You cannot download the Outside Escape for offline use.
Een Outside Escape is ideaal voor een weekendje weg, bijvoorbeeld met z'n tweeën. Maar deze city escape is ook geschikt voor grotere groepen, tot zo'n 80 personen. Ideaal voor jullie volgende bedrijfsuitje of familiedag!
Het is gemakkelijk zelf te regelen, goedkoop en een geweldige manier om een stad écht te leren kennen! Lees meer over een Outside Escape voor grote groepen.
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Deze city escape wordt regelmatig gespeeld door leerlingen van middelbare scholen als kennismakingsactiviteit, om de stad te ontdekken en om samenwerking te stimuleren. Lijkt dit je leuk voor jouw onderwijsorganisatie? Kijk op Outside Escape voor het onderwijs voor meer informatie!
The municipality of Utrecht had this escape developed as an educational tool when the canal was restored. Therefore, the municipality offers this Outside Escape for free to educational institutions in the Utrecht region. Please send us a message to request an access code for your school or college.
Read more about how an Outside Escape works, or check our frequently asked questions for answers to any other questions you might have.
