About Escape Tour paderborn

It is the winter of 1316 in Paderborn. The city is struggling with extreme cold, high taxes and a food crisis. Everyone is struggling. Well, almost everyone ... Prince-Bishop Bernard V of Lippe has nothing to complain about. He is warm and enjoys an abundance of food daily. But the population is no longer putting up with it!


The frustrated inhabitants, exhausted and starving, revolt. Armed, the angry mob reports to the Franziskanerkloster to hold the prince-bishop accountable. But the fit Bernard has sneaked out through the back door. He has heard of a secret exit from the city. Will he succeed in finding it unseen?

Escape the city

This is where the Escape Tour Paderborn starts. You will help Bernard with his search for the secret exit. In this unique city game you will solve various assignments, questions and riddles. Meanwhile, you will pass by the most beautiful spots of the city. Will you find the secret exit within 2 hours? Then you have a chance to get on the Wall of Fame. The search starts in front of the Franziskanerkloster, good luck!