Scavenger hunts in Oldenzaal
Oldenzaal, a delightful town in the Dutch region of Twente, offers an engaging mix of history, culture, and exciting activities. With the myCityHunt Scavenger Hunts in Oldenzaal, you can discover significant landmarks like the Sint-Plechelmus Basilica and the Palthehuis Museum while solving tricky puzzles and learning more about the city. Let the historical atmosphere and culinary delights like the Oldenzaalse boeskool enchant you!
Landmarks on the Scavenger Hunt in Oldenzaal
During your Scavenger Hunt in Oldenzaal, you'll pass by various historical and cultural spots. The Sint-Plechelmus Basilica, with its tower dominating the cityscape, is an impressive hall church in the late Romanesque style. You'll solve puzzles that delve deeper into the history of this significant structure. Another highlight is the Palthehuis Museum, a 17th-century historic house now serving as a local museum. Here, you can visit a pharmacy from the early 19th century and the former residence of the Palthe family. The Watertoren, a striking water tower, is also part of the Scavenger Hunt in Oldenzaal and offers you a chance to learn more about the city's infrastructure.
History and Culture on the Scavenger Hunt in Oldenzaal
The myCityHunt Scavenger Hunts in Oldenzaal are not just entertaining but also educational. You'll learn about the city's long and eventful history, which dates back to the early 8th century. The Scottish monk Plechelmus established a church here in 765, and in 1049, the Roman-German Emperor Henry III granted Oldenzaal the right to hold a weekly market. In the late Middle Ages, the city joined the Hanseatic League and became an important ecclesiastical center. Interesting facts like these will come your way during your Scavenger Hunt in Oldenzaal. You can also taste culinary specialties like Oldenzaalse boeskool, a dish made from finely chopped white cabbage, fried with butter, onions, and bacon, and seasoned with nutmeg and cumin.
Exploring the Surroundings After the Scavenger Hunt in Oldenzaal
After an exhilarating Scavenger Hunt in Oldenzaal, you can further explore the city's surroundings. The recreational area "Het Hulsbeek" offers numerous opportunities for water sports and relaxing walks in a wooded parkland. The Kalheupink Park is also a wonderful place to unwind and enjoy nature after the Scavenger Hunt. If you're keen to learn more about the city, you can visit the city festival "De boeskool is lös," held every August, featuring market, sports, and music events. Oldenzaal has something for everyone, and the myCityHunt Scavenger Hunts are the perfect way to get to know the city in a playful manner.
Based on long-standing experience, we know the special requirements that arise when planning a team event in Oldenzaal. With the myCityHunt Teamevent in Oldenzaal we have therefore developed a package especially for corporate clients. This extends our well-proven tours with a number of advantages that make our scavenger hunts the perfect teambuilding event in Oldenzaal.
- Support by myCityHunt guides via chat
- Shared image gallery and highscore
- Participation certificates with team photo & team name (as PDF)
- Interconnection through team chat
- Free rebooking (up to 7 days before the event)
- Payment by credit card or PayPal
- VAT invoice
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Frequently Asked Questions
With myCityHunt, Oldenzaal becomes your playing field! All you need is a ticket code, and an internet-enabled mobile phone.
On the desired date, you will gather your team in the city center of Oldenzaal. Then the scavenger hunt starts: Your mobile phone guides you and your team to numerous places worth seeing in Oldenzaal. Once there, you answer tricky questions and solve riddles. You gain points by correctly solving these tasks.
But that's not all: All registered players will receive special tasks during the rally, such as photo assignments or quiz questions. The scavenger hunt will reward you with many great memories, which you can view in a picture gallery afterwards.
Along the tour, you can take a break for ice cream or drinks at any time! After about 3 hours, the high score list will provide information about your overall ranking.
More information about the course of our scavenger hunt in Oldenzaal can be found here: https://www.mycityhunt.ie/how-it-works.
The price for a myCityHunt scavenger hunt in Oldenzaal is € 12.99 per person. In contrast to the price models of other providers, myCityHunt is charged per person. For example, the total price for two people is only € 25.98, for five persons € 64.95 and so on.
Tickets can be booked online in the ticket shop at https://www.mycityhunt.ie/tickets.
The myCityHunt scavenger hunt in Oldenzaal can be played at any time! If you have a ticket, you can play on a day of your choice at any time within the validity of 6 months. Tickets for myCityHunt scavenger hunts in Oldenzaal can be booked in the online ticket shop at https://www.mycityhunt.ie/tickets.
