Scavenger hunt box for families in Cottbus
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About this kit
On the TripleAP scavenger hunt with Vega, Cosmo and Cupcake, you and your children will discover Cottbus, the green capital of Lower Lusatia. On your own and at your own pace. If you need a break along the way, want to eat ice cream or want to relax in the Pushkin Park, then go ahead! The aim of the scavenger hunt is not only to guess the answer, but also to spend a nice and entertaining day with your children. And maybe learn something about Cottbus, the Sorbian/Wendish culture and the history of the city along the way.
The route: Your scavenger hunt starts at City Hall, the cultural center of the city. It continues through the green Pushkin Park to the Japanese tea house, past the Cottbus stagecoach to the historic Old Market Square with its magnificent fountain. You'll discover the Wendish Museum, the medieval Spremberg Tower, stroll along the Spree to the oldest houses in the city, visit the modern diesel power plant museum and end at the imposing St. Nikolai Upper Church. The perfect place to recharge your batteries after your tour and discuss your experiences together. At which stations do you stop along the way? Well, there must also be a bit of surprise.
Start and meeting point: You will be given directions in the scavenger hunt box on the game instructions.
PLEASE NOTE
The scavenger hunt box will be sent to you by post. This normally takes 2-4 working days within Germany.
You only need 1 box per group (1—5 people), if you have more people, we recommend that you buy two or more tickets. You can carry out the scavenger hunt at any time and are not bound to the date and time selected when booking.
The box contains 1 souvenir set for 1 child. If you have several children, you can order additional souvenir sets and city cards for 1 euro each.
What awaits you inside this kit?
1st box received You will receive our high-quality metal box conveniently by post to your home or directly to the hotel in Cottbus. It contains everything you need for the scavenger hunt: an illustrated city map, bound puzzle cards for all 12 stations, a sealed envelope with clues and solutions (only for adults!) , a pen and a souvenir set (sticker sheet + cupcake pin). That's when you're ready to go!
2. Start at City Hall The first map shows the instructions with the starting point and directions. Make your way to City Hall on Berliner Platz, the cultural heart of Cottbus. Once there, read the first puzzle card and get to know Vega, Cosmo and Cupcake — your companions through the green Lusatian capital!
3. From station to station With your bundled puzzle cards, you go from landmark to landmark. A total of 12 stations await you — at each one you will read the appropriate map, learn something about Cottbus, Sorbian culture and the history of the city, solve exciting puzzles and complete fun tasks. At each station, you will receive a secret letter — write it down carefully!
4. At your own pace, you move around the city in a relaxed way — only 185 meters on average between stations, perfect for small legs! Do you need a break? Do you want to eat ice cream or play in the park? No problem! The scavenger hunt is waiting for you.
5. The grand finale At the end of St. Nikolai's Upper Church, you use all the letters you have collected to crack the answer. Did you do it? Then a little surprise is waiting for you! You can proudly take home your souvenir set with the vivid sticker sheet (shows Cottbus symbols such as the Spremberg Tower, the tea house, Sorbian motifs) and the matching round cupcake mouse pin.
After the adventure: The sturdy metal box will be a treasure trove of memories! Store your collected stickers, adventure photos, tickets or other souvenirs there. This will keep the memory of your special Cottbus day alive!
Don't worry about failure! If you get stuck — the sealed envelope contains all tips and solutions. Parents can check and help. No one gets stuck!
Who should buy the kit?
Families with children aged 5-12 who want to discover Cottbus and Sorbian culture in a fun way — with lots of nature and exciting stories!
Grandparents with grandchildren who want to spend a relaxing day in the green Lusatian capital — with short distances and lots of parks!
As a gift for families who want to discover Brandenburg or for anyone who wants to learn more about Sorbian culture.
School groups and homeschool families as an excursion through a city with particular cultural diversity — bilingual signs included!
Nature-loving families looking for a city with lots of greenery — Cottbus has wonderful parks!
People interested in culture who would like to learn more about Brandenburg's Sorbian/Wendish culture.
Puzzle fans and little detectives who like to puzzle and solve city secrets.
Families who are looking for a screen-free activity and prefer working with real maps.
Anyone looking for a relaxed way to discover the city — with the shortest distances between stations (only 185m on average)!
Details on the kit
What you need at hand
Comfortable shoes, water and, of course, the scavenger hunt box.
Optional: smartphone for photos and the AR feature (Halo AR app).
What is inside the kit?
- A sturdy and high-quality metal box with all materials and the box as a lasting keepsake
- An illustrated city map with the complete route from City Hall to the Upper Church — so you can find every step of the way!
- An exciting story with Vega, Cosmo and Cupcake — the three mascots will accompany you through Cottbus and bring history and culture to life
- 12 tied puzzle cards for all stations with lovely illustrations
- A sealed envelope with tips and solutions for parents (in case things get tricky)
- A pen — you don't need to bring anything else!
- A souvenir set for 1 child: lively sticker sheet with Nuremberg symbols + round cupcake mouse pin
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Kinder lieben es, am Ende etwas Schönes zu bekommen! Die Original-Box enthält bereits 1 Souvenir-Set (Stickerbogen + Cupcake-Pin). Falls mehrere Kinder teilnehmen, könnt Ihr hier weitere Sets für nur 1€ pro Kind dazubuchen – so geht niemand leer aus!
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We are TripleAP — parents just like you! ❤️ We know that: Getting kids excited about sightseeing? Not easy at all! That's why we've lovingly created scavenger hunts that start with “Boring!” A radiant “One more!” conjure. We are SO excited to see you!
