Play the city game of Gothenburg
An interactive walk along the highlights of Gothenburg. Follow the route, solve puzzles and play at your own pace.
No app to install, no account — tap and you're playing, right in your browser. The first stops are free.
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🏅 Finish this walk in 2026 and you're a Founding Explorer — a badge from the early days that stays on your profile forever. What's a Founding Explorer? →
10 stops · 4.1 km · ±1.75 h
4.1 km · 1.2 km back to the starting point.
Starts at Röhsska museet and ends at Hem i Haga. You can start at whichever stop is closest to you.
This is what a challenge feels like:
An anonymous report about Kungsportsavenyen (Avenyn) contains an incorrect statement. Which of the following statements about Avenyn is FALSE? A. Avenyn is Gothenburg's main boulevard. B. It is known for its many restaurants, cafes, and shops. C. The street ends at Götaplatsen, where the Poseidon statue stands. D. All buildings along Avenyn are built in medieval Gothic style.
Read how the escape game works
Note: this route has one longer stretch of ±1250 m, between the end and the start of the route (±16 min walk).
The story
The Order of the Secret Map
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Gothenburg that ordinary visitors never fully see. Listen to the salty wind whispering tales of distant seas, feel the strength of granite beneath your feet, and see the elegant gables reflected in the calm canals. The city now unfolds before you.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Gothenburg on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg.
No schedules, no group, no headset. You play the city walk whenever you want, at your own pace. Perfect for things to do in Gothenburg — solo, with friends, with kids, or as an activity for a city break, bachelor party or team outing.
Along the way you solve puzzles and uncover the mystery of The Order of the Secret Map. A unique way to get to know Gothenburg — 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.
Zero hassle
No download, no account, no waiting. Open the link and you're playing.
What you'll see in Gothenburg
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Gothenburg that ordinary visitors never fully see. Listen to the salty wind whispering tales of distant seas, feel the strength of granite beneath your feet, and see the elegant gables reflected in the calm canals. The city now unfolds before you.
Along the way you'll pass Röhsska museet, Avenue Parade Street, Gustaf Adolf's square, Medical History Museum, Maritiman and Kronhuset & Kronhusbodarna — the finest highlights of Gothenburg, in one connected route.
Ready for the adventure?
Start your mission in Gothenburg
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