Play the city game of Vadstena
An interactive adventure through Vadstena. Join the Order of the Secret Map, solve puzzles and uncover highlights and hidden gems 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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12 stops · 3.6 km · ±1.75 h
3.6 km · 0.8 km back to the starting point.
Starts at Vadstena Castle and ends at Vadstena Fyr. You can start at whichever stop is closest to you.
This is what a challenge feels like:
Calibrate the historical succession sequence of the House of Vasa who held the castle and port grounds: Gustav Vasa (1) -> Erik XIV (2) -> Johan III (3) -> [...] (4). Who was the fourth crowned king in this line?
Read how the escape game works
Longest stretch between two stops: 850 m
The story
The Order of the Secret Map
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a pathway in Vadstena that ordinary travelers never truly see. Notice how the cool waters of the great lake lap softly against ancient shores, and listen to the northern breeze whispering through quiet greenery. Here, royal dignity and monastic peace embrace under an expansive sky, where soft blue limestone and pastel wooden facades hold the memories of pilgrims and quiet craft. Open your senses and step into our hidden realm.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Vadstena on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Vadstena 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 Vadstena 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 Vadstena — 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 Vadstena — 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 Vadstena
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a pathway in Vadstena that ordinary travelers never truly see. Notice how the cool waters of the great lake lap softly against ancient shores, and listen to the northern breeze whispering through quiet greenery. Here, royal dignity and monastic peace embrace under an expansive sky, where soft blue limestone and pastel wooden facades hold the memories of pilgrims and quiet craft. Open your senses and step into our hidden realm.
Along the way you'll pass Vadstena Castle, Rådhustorget, Storgatan, Vadstena, Rödtornet, Vadstena Klosterkyrka and S:ta Birgittas kloster Pax Mariae — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 5 hidden gems in Vadstena that only locals know about.
Ready for the adventure?
Start your mission in Vadstena
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