The first light of dawn announces a new day over The Hague. It is 1851, and King William III must hurry. As long as darkness shields him, he can stagger unseen through the snow-covered streets. The night was long, filled with drink and forbidden pleasures, and now he is almost home. Through a secret passage he hopes to slip away unnoticed, far from prying eyes and whispered voices.
But once inside, everything goes wrong. William III comes face to face with his wife, Sophie. Caught. It is not the first time he has tried to return unseen after a night of debauchery. Sophie has been deeply unhappy for years, and discontent is also growing among the people. During his reign, the king has made himself anything but popular. Rumours about his behaviour spread quickly, and William knows he must be careful. His secret routes through the city are his only escape.
Escape the city
With this Escape Tour The Hague, you step into the nocturnal world of King William III. By completing tasks, answering questions and solving riddles, you unravel his secret escape route. Can you find the city’s hidden exit within two hours? If so, you may earn a place on the Wall of Fame. Your route starts at Grote Halstraat. Good luck!
