Play the city game of Aarhus
An interactive adventure through Aarhus. Join the Order of the Secret Map, solve puzzles and uncover highlights and hidden gems at your own pace.
The story
The Order of the Secret Map
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Aarhus that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Let yourself be guided by the shimmer of the modern harbor, the ancient whispers of the Cathedral, the gentle flow of the river, and the vibrant spectrum of ARoS's rainbow. A magical network awaits your discovery.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Aarhus on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Aarhus blends a classic city walk with an escape game. You get a real tour guide in your pocket that takes you past the must-see landmarks of Aarhus and the hidden gems only locals know.
No schedules, no group, no headset. You play the city walk whenever you want, at your own pace. Perfect for things to do in Aarhus — solo, with friends, with kids, or as an activity for a city break, bachelor party or team outing.
Along the way you solve puzzles, collect letters and uncover the mystery of The Order of the Secret Map. A unique way to get to know Aarhus — more than a regular walking tour, and a fraction of the price of a live guide.
Why players love CityWalkGems
At your pace
No schedules or groups. Start, pause and resume whenever you want.
Highlights + gems
The must-sees plus spots even locals sometimes miss.
Story in every street
History and mystery woven through the city itself.
A fraction of a guide
A real private guide in your pocket, for a fraction of the price.
What you'll see in Aarhus
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Aarhus that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Let yourself be guided by the shimmer of the modern harbor, the ancient whispers of the Cathedral, the gentle flow of the river, and the vibrant spectrum of ARoS's rainbow. A magical network awaits your discovery.
Along the way you'll pass Aarhus Havnefronten, Aarhus Cathedral, Lille Torv, The Old Town, ARoS Aarhus Art Museum and Vadestedet — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 2 hidden gems in Aarhus that only locals know about.
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Start your mission in Aarhus
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