Scavenger hunts in Völklingen
Völklingen, the charming city by the Saar, offers an exciting blend of industrial history, culture, and nature. On the myCityHunt Scavenger Hunts in Völklingen, you can uncover the impressive World Heritage Site, the Völklinger Hütte, while also exploring historical landmarks like the Versöhnungskirche and the Old Town Hall. These scavenger hunts take you through the city, presenting puzzles and tasks that bring Völklingen's history and culture to life.
Sights to See on the Scavenger Hunt in Völklingen
During your scavenger hunt in Völklingen, you'll encounter various attractions and solve intriguing puzzles at each stop. A standout is the Völklinger Hütte, a fully preserved ironworks from the height of the industrial era and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994. Here, you can explore massive blast furnaces and machine halls. Another destination is the Versöhnungskirche, a striking neo-Romanesque building that will captivate you with its architecture. The Old Town Hall, a historic building in the city's heart, is also part of the scavenger hunt and offers a glimpse into Völklingen's urban history.
History and Culture on the Scavenger Hunt in Völklingen
Our scavenger hunts provide a wealth of information about Völklingen's history and culture. First mentioned in 822 as "Fulcolingas," the city was a significant center of the mining industry. The Völklinger Hütte stands as a testament to this industrial past. Did you know that Völklingen also played a crucial role in Frankish administration and judiciary? The city was a notable royal estate and a hub for regional transport and economic flows. On the scavenger hunt, you'll also get to sample local culinary delights. Try the Saarland specialty "Dibbelabbes," a traditional potato dish available in many local restaurants.
Exploring the Surroundings After the Scavenger Hunt in Völklingen
After your scavenger hunt in Völklingen, you can further explore the surrounding area. The districts on the left bank of the Saar belong to the Warndt region and offer beautiful hiking and biking trails. Visit neighboring cities like Saarbrücken or the French towns of Freyming-Merlebach and Saint-Avold. If you're in the mood for more culture, a trip to the Ludweiler district is worthwhile, where you can discover the history of the Huguenots. End your day in one of the cozy cafés or restaurants by the Saar and enjoy the regional cuisine.
The myCityHunt Scavenger Hunts in Völklingen offer a unique way to discover the city through play. Whether you want to learn more about industrial culture, explore historical buildings, or taste culinary specialties, our scavenger hunts have something for everyone. Have fun on your scavenger hunt in Völklingen!
Based on long-standing experience, we know the special requirements that arise when planning a team event in Völklingen. With the myCityHunt Teamevent in Völklingen 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 Völklingen.
- 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, Völklingen 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 Völklingen. Then the scavenger hunt starts: Your mobile phone guides you and your team to numerous places worth seeing in Völklingen. 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 Völklingen can be found here: https://www.mycityhunt.ie/how-it-works.
The price for a myCityHunt scavenger hunt in Völklingen 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 Völklingen 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 Völklingen can be booked in the online ticket shop at https://www.mycityhunt.ie/tickets.
