Explore Hasselt on your own terms with a self-guided e-scavenger hunt delivered via smartphone app. Solve location-based clues, learn local history, and see highlights like the Japanese Garden and St. Quintinus at a relaxed pace.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You step off the Grote Markt with a phone in your hand and a route that bends through cobbled streets, modern plazas and a hidden Japanese Garden that opens like a secret in the afternoon light. The app pings a clue; a statue, a façade, a basilica doorway becomes the next objective. The pace is yours — linger at a café or sprint to beat a family score.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; expect several miles of walking spread over a few hours.
Wildlife
History
Hasselt grew from a medieval market town into a regional center known for jenever distilling and the annual Virga Jesse religious procession.
Conservation
The city promotes walkability and green spaces like the Japanese Garden; visitors are encouraged to follow local waste rules and stick to marked paths to protect fragile garden areas.
Reserve your spot on the e-Scavenger hunt Hasselt: Explore the city at your own pace today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Charge your phone before you start
The game runs entirely on your smartphone and can use GPS; bring a full battery or a power bank.
Wear supportive shoes
Streets are mostly paved or cobbled—comfortable walking shoes reduce fatigue and prevent slips.
Plan for 2–4 hours
Block out at least two hours to enjoy stops and museum exteriors without rushing.
Check accessibility needs
Most of the route is stroller and wheelchair accessible, but confirm narrow passages and museum access in advance.
Smartphone with data or Wi‑Fi
Runs the app and GPS-based clues — required to play.
Portable charger
Keeps your phone powered through GPS use and photos.
Comfortable walking shoes
Cobbles and pavement demand supportive footwear.
Light rain jacket or umbrella
Spring showers are common—pack lightweight waterproofing.
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