Explore Groningen’s historic centre through a 2-hour GPS-driven puzzle game. Solve riddles, complete photo tasks, and uncover local secrets at your own pace using the Loquiz app.
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You step off a tram into a square where bicycles weave like threads through stone streets, and the air smells faintly of coffee and canal water daring you to follow. The Self-Guided Secrets of Groningen game drops you into the city centre with your phone as a compass and a set of puzzles that push you down alleys, across bridges, and into courtyards most visitors miss.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for people who can walk 3–4 km at a casual pace; minimal fitness required but expect light urban walking.
Wildlife
History
Groningen’s core formed around medieval trade routes and the Martinitoren, reflecting centuries of Hanseatic commerce and later university influence.
Conservation
Respect canal edges and historic brickwork by staying on marked paths; minimize litter and keep noise down in residential areas to preserve local life.
Reserve your spot on the Self-Guided Secrets of Groningen Exploration Game today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring a charged smartphone
The game runs entirely through the Loquiz app and uses GPS — carry a fully charged phone and a power bank for extra sessions.
Comfortable footwear for cobbles
Streets are mostly flat but often cobbled; supportive shoes reduce fatigue and help on short stairways into courtyards.
Start early or late afternoon
Begin outside peak café hours to move quickly between clues and avoid crowded squares during weekends.
Weather-ready clothing
Dutch weather can shift quickly — a lightweight rain jacket keeps you moving through light showers without stopping the game.
Smartphone with Loquiz app
Required to run the game, view clues, and submit photo tasks.
Power bank
Keeps your device charged through the two-hour session and photo tasks.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive shoes handle cobblestones and short stair sections comfortably.
Light rain jacket
Protects against frequent light showers common in Groningen spring and summer evenings.
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