Tours in Mainz
Solve riddles right in the middle of Mainz — no guide, no fixed date, at your own pace.
Gutenberg's Last Page
An unknown assignment, a stolen legacy and the traces of Gutenberg. Can you find the lost page before it leaves Mainz forever? Solve the mystery and become an investigator!
The Seal of the Elector
Mainz, 1752: Betrayal in the shadow of the cathedral! A seal has disappeared, the elector's power is tottering. Can you find the clues between the cathedral and the palace? Prove your eye for detail a
What is an outdoor escape game?
It combines the puzzle tension of an escape room with the freedom of being outdoors. Instead of being locked in a room, you solve the riddles at real places in Mainz — a story on your smartphone guides you from station to station.
Escape room or outdoor escape game?
Both are team puzzle games — the difference is where, when and how long you play.
| Criterion | Escape room | Outdoor escape game |
|---|---|---|
| Where | A fictional set in a fixed room | Real locations in the city centre of Mainz — you pick up a thing or two about the city along the way |
| Booking | Book a time slot | Start any time, no fixed date |
| Duration | Usually 60 min. | 90–120 min, at your own pace |
| Group | Usually up to 6 people | No limit, larger groups are split into teams |
| Weather | Independent | Outdoors, best in good weather |
| Equipment | Provided on site | Your own phone, no app needed |
| Price | Usually €20–30 per person | One price per team, from €19.99 — the more of you play, the cheaper for everyone |
As a team event or company outing
Coming as a company? An outdoor escape game works as a team event, company outing, or corporate event — no preparation and no fixed date.
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Whether it is a company outing, a family day out or a bachelor party — Mainz has the right tour for every occasion.
More about outdoor escape games in Mainz
In Mainz in particular, a scavenger hunt thrives on these rapid shifts in atmosphere. At Osteiner Hof, the imposing façades of Schillerplatz dominate the scene, whilst cafés, shops and student life keep the area bustling. The Electoral Palace is closer to the Rhine and is a great starting point for a stroll down to the riverbank after the game to enjoy the panoramic views.
During the day, the squares are ideal if you want to take in the architecture and details at your leisure. In the late afternoon and early evening, the alleyways become livelier, and in the warmer months, much of the action moves outdoors. In autumn, the atmosphere of this wine-growing town is particularly well suited to a visit to a wine bar afterwards. Even on cooler days, the compact city centre is well worth a visit: the distances between the Old Town, the central squares and the Rhine remain manageable, whilst Mainz offers enough contrasts for a varied outdoor escape game.