The Battle for Haarlem: Self-Guided Exploration Game

Discover Haarlem's historic center on a self-guided adventure following the story of a spy. Visit 11 locations, search clues, solve puzzles and learn new facts at your own pace. Just get your ticket and start whenever you're ready!

Things to do The Battle for Haarlem: Self-Guided Exploration Game

This is a self-guided exploration game crafted by a passionate local storyteller and played through the fortified walls of Haarlem. You will explore 11 different locations while following the story of a resistance fighter investigating a secret plan to repel the invaders. At each location, you'll solve a real-world puzzle by searching for clues on monuments, graffiti, and facades. The route hugs the city center, blending real history with rumors only longtime residents know. Perfect for history buffs, strategy fans and urban explorers. Starting from the city gate, the stops are spaced an average of around 350m apart, with each location taking around 11 min to complete. The route also passes through Bridge over te river, Wall Tower and Papentorenvest 42Z. At each location, you'll solve a challenge and receive instructions for the next chapter. DISCLAIMER: You will explore by yourself using the Questo app on your phone. No physical guide or stranger groups will be involved. The full route covers approximately 3.9 km (2.4 mi) and takes around 2:00h to complete. You can play it any day, at any time. Languages available: EN, NL, DE.

Included

Haarlem Canal Tours
Zonnestudio Sunbeds
Zandersbrug
Gravestenenbrug
Philharmonie Haarlem
Teylers Museum
Ten Boom Museum
Frans Hals Museum
De Koepel
Access to the Exploration Game
24/7 customer support

Meeting point

Kruisweg 32Z, 2011 LC Haarlem, Nederland

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