The vanished plan
A puzzle-filled backpack tour through Würzburg. Real castles. A real experience.
Outdoor Exit Game in Würzburg - following in the footsteps of Balthasar Neumann
A city, a secret, a blueprint: Join your friends, family, or colleagues on a journey to discover the life of the great architect Balthasar Neumann. Only those who solve the riddles, find the hidden fragments, and piece together the lost plan will ultimately uncover the secret.
Solve 13 riddles, crack 7 combination locks and follow the hidden route across the historic residential city on the Main River.
An exciting mix of scavenger hunt, escape game and city tour.
Handmade, interactive and full of history ❤️
Why Team Game?
Outdoor Exit Room: experience an outdoor adventure under the open sky, directly in the real, historical setting.
Interactive puzzle backpack: wooden fragments, puzzle cards & tools – no tablet, no app.
Plenty of space for groups & teams - families, friends 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% Würzburg: All puzzles are directly linked to the city and its baroque treasures.
What can you expect?
A backpack full of puzzles & tools: Cracks combination locks, combines blueprint fragments and works with tangible materials and puzzle cards – all without a tablet or app.
Historical Discoveries: Immerse yourself in the world of Balthasar Neumann and discover Würzburg's baroque treasures and their hidden secrets.
Würzburg as a game board: Your route takes you through the old town, past the cathedral, the residence, and the Main bridge. Duration: approx. 2.5–3 hours, distance: approx. 2.5 km.
Rewards & Surprises
Each solved puzzle opens a new compartment. In the end, you piece together the missing blueprint – and uncover a secret that Neumann's contemporaries would never have understood.
Here's how it works:
- Book online - date freely selectable
- Pick up the puzzle backpack at Theaterplatz
- 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.
Customer testimonials:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "A brilliant tour through Würzburg!" We had a fantastic day with "The Missing Map"! A great way to explore the city, with tricky puzzles that are really fun to do as a team. Highly recommended! — Laura M.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Perfect team event!” We booked the tour as a team event – a complete success! The puzzles really boosted team spirit and were a great change from the daily office routine. Highly recommended! — Thomas K.
questions and answers
Is the escape game tablet- or app-based?
No, "The Missing Plan" 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 by.
However, you must bring at least one internet-enabled smartphone (to retrieve an audio sequence and to scan a QR code).
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 €21.90 per person (aged 8 and over) for "The Vanished Plan". 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 2.5 km walk.
Bring a drink and maybe a snack.
Each group needs at least one internet-enabled smartphone. 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 "The Missing Plan" puzzle tour all year round. Even drizzle, wet ground, or wind won't stop you. However, if it's pouring rain on your booked time slot, you can reschedule or change your booking free of charge.
Is the escape game tablet- or app-based?
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 7 years old can participate in "The Missing Map" completely free of charge. Children aged 8 and older 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 Würzburg, our puzzle tour can only be played in Würzburg. 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.
Is the tour also suitable for dogs?
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.
The Würzburg Puzzle Tour – The Missing Plan is more than just a simple scavenger hunt: it combines history, teamwork, and adventure into a unique experience in the baroque city. With a backpack full of puzzle maps, tools, and real combination locks, you'll unravel the secrets of the great architect Balthasar Neumann step by step.
Unlike many other outdoor escape games, you don't need a tablet, app, or smartphone – everything you need is right there in your hand. This makes the tour an authentic experience, playable only here in Würzburg and tailored specifically to the city. Architecture, history, and music blend together to create an unforgettable experience.
For companies & teams
Looking for a unique idea for your next company party, team event, or creative workshop? Our puzzle tour is the perfect activity to promote collaboration, communication, and team spirit. Instead of dull meetings, you'll explore Würzburg's historic old town, unlock combination locks together, and find solutions – an unforgettable team-building experience.
For families & friends
Whether as a family outing or with friends, the tour is an experience that connects generations. Children and adults alike can puzzle, riddle, and tinker. Everyone contributes their strengths – and together the building plan puzzle grows until, finally, the great secret is revealed.
For tourists and culture enthusiasts
Discover Würzburg's highlights in a playful way: the Residence, the Cathedral, the Old Main Bridge, and hidden spots you may never have noticed before. The Würzburg puzzle tour transforms the city itself into an escape room – only outdoors.
For bachelor parties & groups
Planning a special day out with friends? An outdoor escape game in Würzburg offers the perfect blend of fun, culture, and adventure. Whether as a kick-off to the evening or the highlight of the day, solving puzzles together guarantees plenty of unforgettable moments.
