Mystery City Games

Mystery City Games is an outdoor treasure hunt and escape game in central Amsterdam, starting near Waterlooplein and leading teams through the old city to solve puzzles.

What is Mystery City Games?

Mystery City Games is part treasure hunt, part outdoor escape room. From its base on the Zwanenburgwal beside Waterlooplein, teams set off with a real treasure map, locks and a kit of tools to crack puzzles rooted in Amsterdam’s history — no phone app required.

What to expect

• Outdoor escape-room-style treasure hunts
• A roughly 3 km route past about five key sites
• Around two hours of puzzle-solving
• Great for groups, families and team-building

How to get there

Games start and end at the Mystery City HQ on the Zwanenburgwal, next to Waterlooplein in the old centre, a short walk from Dam Square.

Good to know

• Address: Zwanenburgwal 178, 1011 JH Amsterdam
• Phone: +31 6 47799524
• Website: mystery.city
• Hours: open daily, roughly 10am to 6pm (later on Fridays)

Frequently asked questions

What is Mystery City Games? An outdoor treasure hunt and escape game through central Amsterdam.

How long does it take? Around two hours over a roughly 3 km route.

Do I need a phone app? No — the game uses real maps, locks and tools.

Is it good for groups? Yes, it’s popular with families, friends and team-building groups.