• Gedenkstein Hanau Vorstadt - Begin your adventure at Gedenkstein Hanau Vorstadt, 63450 Hanau, Germany. Launch the Explorial app and input the 6-digit game code sent to you via text and Viator chat message. The initial puzzle leads you on a journey through a city that has inspired some of the world’s most famous stories.

Your first destination is the Alte Johanneskirche, one of Hanau’s oldest churches, showcasing Gothic stonework that reflects the city’s history before the Grimm brothers’ era.

Next, the app guides you to the Geburtshaus der Brüder Grimm, the birthplace of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm — the siblings who transformed centuries of German folklore into beloved literature for children worldwide.

The journey concludes at the Schlossgarten, the palace garden that once belonged to the Counts of Hanau, now a serene green space adorned with fountains and beautiful trees.

Plan for approximately 2 hours to complete the entire walk. It’s family-friendly throughout, and the game allows for pauses along the way.

• Free download of the Explorial App from your appstore (iOS or Android smartphone required)
• Points and scoring system: Compete between players of your group and beat the cities high score.
• Live Location: navigate within the map with marked locations. Always know where you are.
• Learn about the cities stories, history, and local legends
• Total flexibility: no waiting, start anytime, walk at own pace and do as many breaks as you want.
• Self-guided walking tour with interactive riddles, trivia challenges and photo tasks.

• Live-Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you or join your group. Start anytime you want.
• Entrance fees are not required for this game. All puzzles relate to the public areas of the sights
• This is not an audio guide but an sightseeing, gaming and learning experience

Hanau, the childhood home of the Brothers Grimm, continues to enchant with its fairy tale charm.

This app-guided scavenger hunt invites participants to explore Hanau on foot, using phone-based puzzles to navigate from one landmark to another. There is no need for a guide or a set start time.

• Discover the Alte Johanneskirche, the birthplace of the Brothers Grimm, and the Schlossgarten, where architecture tells a story
• Enjoy the freedom to walk at your own pace and pause whenever desired
• Ideal for families, literature enthusiasts, and groups of any size

The experience lasts approximately 2 hours, accommodates any group size, and is available in German.

Once upon a time in Hanau — no wolf needed.

• Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
• After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
• Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
• Smartphone required: Bring your own fully charged smartphone with an active mobile data connection to the start of the tour. Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
• Recommended attire: It’s best to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes — approx. 2 hours of light walking

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.