Adventure Brief
Solve a historical mystery through Zwolle's medieval streets using a mobile app. Follow Gerrit Jan Pijman's 1787 trail across 20 locations in a flexible 1–2 hour self-guided game.
1–2 hours
easy
Family Friendly
No Experience Required
Solve a historical mystery through Zwolle's medieval streets using a mobile app. Follow Gerrit Jan Pijman's 1787 trail across 20 locations in a flexible 1–2 hour self-guided game.
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The cobbles of Zwolle's old town click underfoot as the app prompts its first clue. You move past brick façades, canal-side benches and the low arches of a former city gate while a river— the IJssel—seems to dare you onward with every reflective ripple. The game places you in 1787, following revolutionary Gerrit Jan Pijman as he hunts a secret key to slip past the prince’s forces.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels—minimal elevation and low sustained exertion, mostly walking and standing.
Wildlife
History
Zwolle was an important Hanseatic trade city with fortified gates; the 1787 episode referenced in the game reflects late-18th-century political unrest in the Dutch Republic.
Conservation
Historic streets and riverbanks are protected—stay on paved routes, avoid climbing monuments, and carry out any litter to support preservation efforts.
Reserve your spot on the Escape Xperience Zwolle: the Secret Key today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Charge your phone fully
The game runs via the app—bring a power bank to ensure the battery lasts the whole route.
Wear supportive shoes
Cobbled streets and uneven paving are common; closed-toe, grippy shoes make the walk easier.
Start early or late
Begin around opening hours to avoid market crowds at the Grote Markt, or take an evening slot for quieter streets.
Keep data or offline maps
Some clues require location services; download a map or enable roaming to avoid interruptions.
Smartphone with charged battery
Required to run the app and access clues and extra playing time.
Portable power bank
Extends phone life for extended play or photos.
Comfortable walking shoes
Helps on cobbles and uneven pavements encountered across the route.
Light rain jacket or umbrella
Spring showers are common—stay dry to keep solving without interruption.
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