The merchant's seal
A puzzle backpack tour through Augsburg. Real castles, a real experience.
Outdoor Escape Game in Augsburg - following in the footsteps of the Fugger family
In Augsburg, a unique escape game awaits you, centered around the legacy of an influential Renaissance merchant. An exciting blend of scavenger hunt, escape game, and city tour. Handmade, interactive, and steeped in history ❤️
Outdoor escape room: experience an outdoor adventure under the open sky, free range of movement, directly in the real, historical setting.
Interactive puzzle backpack: Fragments, puzzle cards & helpful equipment - no tablet, no app.
Plenty of space: for groups & teams - friends, family or colleagues.
Flexible time management: no time pressure, you can take as much time as you want or need for each puzzle.
Bad weather guarantee: Rebooking or voucher in case of rain.
100% Augsburg: discover true facts and get to know Nuremberg's culture and history interactively.
What can you expect?
- A backpack full of exciting puzzles & challenges and helpful equipment: Test your combination skills, think outside the box, solve 13 puzzles and find the hidden route.
- Historical Discoveries: Learn more about Augsburg, the Fugger family, and the life of the influential Jakob Fugger.
- Augsburg Old Town & Fugger Spots: Your route covers 2km along famous sights and takes approximately 2.5 hours.
- Rewards & Surprises: Solve the puzzles and open locks to secure small rewards on your way to the Merchant's Seal.
Customer testimonials:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "A fantastic tour through Augsburg!" Exciting puzzles, a beautiful route, and finally without a phone – totally immersive! We really enjoyed it. — Katrin S.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Top team event!" A great mix of history and puzzle fun. The backpack was brilliant – a real escape room feeling right in the heart of Augsburg! — Lukas W.
Here's how it works:
- Book online - date freely selectable
- Pick up the puzzle backpack at the starting point
- No app or tablet required – 100% self-guided puzzle solving
- Crack lock after lock & open compartment after compartment with new puzzles.
- After about 2.5–3 hours you will have solved all the puzzles in the backpack.
Bad weather guarantee
Team Game can be played all year round. Your route takes place exclusively outdoors. But don't worry: if the weather isn't cooperating, you can easily rebook or receive a voucher.
questions and answers
Is the escape game tablet- or app-based?
No, "The Merchant's Seal" is deliberately not tablet- or app-based to ensure a fully interactive experience. The investigative backpack, with its tactile equipment, invites participation and puzzle-solving. This prevents a situation where one person is glued to a screen while others stand bored.
However, at least one internet-enabled smartphone (to retrieve an audio sequence) must be brought along.
This keeps the experience authentic and communal, with a touch of modern support where it is truly needed.
How many people is the tour suitable for?
Our outdoor escape tour is ideal for groups of up to 10 people. If your group is larger, you can still participate; we'll provide you with several puzzle backpacks, subject to availability, and you can split up for the tour. You can then start either all at once or slightly staggered. Please contact us by phone, WhatsApp, or contact form to arrange this.
How much does the outdoor escape tour cost?
You pay between 20 and 25 euros per person (aged 13 and over) for "The Merchant's Seal". Lower prices per person apply for larger groups.
What do I need to bring?
Please wear weather-appropriate clothing for a 2-3 hour stay outdoors and comfortable shoes for an approximately 2 km walk.
Bring a drink and maybe a snack.
Each group needs at least one internet-enabled smartphone with mobile data access. Otherwise, you will receive all the necessary equipment in the investigative backpack.
Is the tour playable regardless of the weather?
Yes, regardless of whether it's spring, summer, autumn, or winter, you can play the "Merchant's Seal" puzzle tour all year round. Even drizzle, wet ground, or wind won't bother you. However, if it's pouring rain on your booked time slot, you can reschedule or change your booking free of charge.
Is "The Merchant's Seal" suitable for children?
The tour isn't specifically designed for children, and it's too difficult for them to solve alone. We've had good experiences when parents and children go together and work on the puzzles as a team. The routes aren't too long, the puzzles can always be solved with hints, and the tactile, interactive elements are especially enjoyable for children. Children up to and including 12 years of age can participate in "The Merchant's Seal" completely free of charge. From the age of 13, children are considered full participants.
When can we play the Escape Tour?
Our booking system shows all available dates. Since daylight is needed to solve the puzzle, we are dependent on sunrise and sunset, and therefore, start times are available in the early evening during the summer, but not in the winter.
The tour is playable every day.
What makes our escape game so special?
Unlike other app-based outdoor escape games in Augsburg, our puzzle tour can only be played in Augsburg. It's 100% tailored to the city, its history, and its locations, and cannot be played anywhere else. All puzzles are handmade, unique, and tactile. You don't need to install an app, and we won't provide you with a tablet. The only requirement is an internet-enabled smartphone for listening to an audio sequence.
Are we solving puzzles together with others?
We don't combine groups. You'll solve the puzzles in the exact group and number of people you specified when booking. However, we can't rule out the possibility that you might encounter another group on the same tour – albeit with a different start time. Everyone is welcome to solve the puzzles at their own pace.
Can we bring our dog?
Of course. Dogs are welcome on all our tours. Team Game is the perfect outdoor activity for you, while your dog also gets plenty of exercise.
Discover Augsburg with the outdoor escape game "The Merchant's Seal"!
Are you looking for an extraordinary outdoor adventure in Augsburg? Our scavenger hunt "The Merchant's Seal" offers you a captivating way to discover the Fugger city in a playful manner. This city rally takes you on a journey through the life and work of Jakob Fugger, one of the richest and most influential merchants in history.
Solve exciting puzzles and follow secret clues that will lead you through hidden alleys, to important Fugger sites and mysterious inscriptions.
Why choose our outdoor escape game in Augsburg?
🔒 100% tactile & screen-free: Unlike many other outdoor escape games, our experience requires no tablet or smartphone app. Everything you need is contained in a lovingly designed puzzle backpack with combination locks, maps, and tools. You are completely in the moment – entirely analog and fully interactive.
🗺️ Only playable in Augsburg: "The Merchant's Seal" is designed exclusively for Augsburg's old town – with a focus on the history of the Fugger family. Experience Augsburg more intensely than ever before – with historical flair, surprising details, and genuine teamwork.
🚶♂️ Freedom & Flexibility: You decide your own start time and how you navigate the approximately 2.5-hour tour. No guided tour, no app required – just get started and immerse yourself!
👨👩👧 Suitable for all ages: Whether as a family, with friends, at a team event, or as a birthday surprise – this city rally connects generations and gets everyone thinking. Children aged 13 and up participate as full members; those under 13 are free.
🏛️ Learning through play: Besides fun and excitement, the tour conveys a wealth of interesting information about Augsburg, its sights, history – and of course about the Fugger family.
Start your adventure now!
Choose your preferred date, book easily online, and get ready for a unique outdoor escape game in Augsburg. Your mission? Uncover the merchant's seal – and discover the secrets of the Fugger city!
Experience Augsburg from a completely new perspective with this exclusive city adventure. Whether young or old, as a couple or as a team: Take on the challenges, demonstrate creativity, intelligence and team spirit – and discover what's really behind the seal.
Book your unforgettable outdoor adventure in Augsburg now and immerse yourself in the history of the Fugger family!
Outdoor escape games as a birthday party
The escape game "The Merchant's Seal" is not only an extraordinary way to experience Augsburg, but also a unique way to celebrate your birthday. Entertainment, fun, and excitement are guaranteed. Furthermore, our starting and finishing point is centrally located at Königsplatz, perfect for continuing the celebrations afterward in one of the many local restaurants.
If you'd like to give someone a special treat, our gift vouchers for outdoor escape tours or game tours are ideal. Order online and the voucher will be sent to you immediately by email. Whether for a birthday or simply as a thoughtful gesture, an unforgettable adventure is guaranteed.
Augsburg Outdoor Exit Game – the team event that connects people
Are you planning a company outing to Augsburg or looking for a fun idea for your next team event? Our escape tour in Augsburg is the perfect way to strengthen teamwork and promote communication. You compete as a team, or you could even have two teams start simultaneously and race each other to complete the escape game tour. Only with logical thinking, skill, and team spirit will you master the challenges and emerge victorious.
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