Are you planning a day out or weekend trip to Oldenzaal, then you can have a lot of fun with this city walk. An Escape game and city walk at the same time. 2,5 kilometres long and over 2 hours of fun for the family or a group of friends. Meanwhile, during this game there is plenty of time to sit on one of the terraces. A city walk has never been so much fun. An app will help you with your quest during the city walk. The Obscure Oldenzaler seems like a nice and decent man. Those who know him better know better. He steals and cheats, and the residents are terrified of him. He lives up to his name, because the police have not been able to find him yet. So he must be somewhere in the city. There is a trail and several witnesses who have seen him. It's up to you to find him.
Planning a city walk in the centre of Oldenzaal? Then the 'escape the city' game will ensure that the city walk will be one to remember.
About 2 hours and 2,5 km further on, you will not only have seen the most beautiful spots of the city during this city walk in Oldenzaal, but you will also have done the local police a favour by finding one of the city's biggest criminals... The Obscure Oldenzaler.
The trail naturally leads along the 20 most beautiful and surprising places in Oldenzaal.
With this Escape the City Tour you will see the highlights of Oldenzaal. A few you can see below.
The Boeskool Menneke in Oldenzaal is a small statue symbolizing the city’s nickname “Boeskoolstad,” referring to its historic cabbage trade. It represents local pride and has become a cheerful, recognizable landmark in the town.
The Kadolstermenneke in Oldenzaal is a playful statue representing a local folk figure from the Kadolstermenneke tradition. It celebrates the town’s cultural heritage and adds character to Oldenzaal’s public spaces.
St. Plechelmus in Oldenzaal refers to the Romanesque Plechelmus Basilica, one of the oldest churches in the Netherlands. It is known for its striking tower, medieval architecture, and its important role in the religious history of the region.
You can go to the starting point: Kruispunt Westwal en Steenstraat.
Check the email you received from Groepsspellen.nl with further explanation and the login information for the special app.
There is no guide. The game automatically takes you to all the beautiful spots in the center of Oldenzaal.
Book the Escape the City game (To book this game you have to choose a date, but you can start whenever you want. Your ticket is valid for 1 year).
You will receive a separate email from Groepsspellen.nl with the login information and further explanation to start the Escape the City game.
Start the game at the Westwal in Oldenzaal and enjoy!
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