Dresden Old Town: scavenger hunt box for families
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About this kit
On the TripleAP scavenger hunt with Vega, Cosmo and Cupcake, you and your children will discover Dresden's magnificent old town. On your own and at your own pace. If you need a break along the way, want to eat a curry sausage or want to enjoy Brühl's terrace for longer, 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 Dresden's history, art and architecture along the way.
The route: Your scavenger hunt starts at the Gottfried Semper Memorial between the Albertinum and the Academy of Arts. It continues through Dresden's Baroque heart — across Brühl's Terrace to the Frauenkirche, past the princely procession to the Hofkirche, to the magnificent Semper Opera House and through the breathtaking Zwinger. You end at the historic Old Stallhof in the residential castle. 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 buying two or more tickets. You can carry out the scavenger hunt at any time and you are not bound to the date and time you chose when booking.
The box contains 1 set of souvenirs for 1 child. If you have several children, you can order additional souvenir sets and city cards for €1 each.
❗ Important note about opening times: The last two stations (Residenzschloss and Alter Stallhof) have the following opening times:
- Alter Stallhof: summer 08:00 — 20:00, winter 09:00 — 18:00
- Residenzschloss: daily 10:00 — 18:00, closed on Tuesdays
Plan your tour accordingly so that you can visit all stations!
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 Dresden. 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 the Gottfried Semper Memorial The first map shows the instructions with the starting point and directions. Make your way to the Gottfried Semper Memorial between the Albertinum and the Academy of Arts — where art and architecture come together! Once there, read the first puzzle map and get to know Vega, Cosmo and Cupcake — your companions through Dresden!
3. From station to station With your bundled puzzle cards, you can go from landmark to landmark. A total of 12 stations await you — at each one you will read the appropriate map, learn something about Dresden's art and history, 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 230 meters between stations on average, perfect for small legs! Do you need a break? Would you like to eat ice cream or enjoy the view on Brühl's terrace? No problem! The scavenger hunt is waiting for you.
5. The grand finale Once you've arrived at the Altes Stallhof, you use all the letters you've collected to crack the answer. Did you make it? Then a little surprise is waiting for you! You can proudly take home your souvenir set with the vivid sticker sheet (shows iconic Dresden symbols such as the Frauenkirche, the Semper Opera, the Zwinger) 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 Dresden 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 Dresden's Baroque splendor in a fun way — without boring guided tours, but with puzzles and action!
Grandparents with grandchildren who want to spend a special day together and talk about art, architecture and history.
As a gift for families interested in art and history or as an educational gift for children.
School groups and homeschool families as an extraordinary excursion through the “Florence of the Elbe” — art and history you can touch!
People interested in art and architecture who want to show their children why Dresden is called “Florence on the Elbe.”
Families who want to experience Baroque splendor — from the Frauenkirche to the Semper Opera House to the Zwinger!
Puzzle fans and little detectives who like to puzzle and solve secrets.
Families who are looking for a screen-free activity and prefer working with real maps.
Anyone who wants to see more than just sights — there are real stories about art, music and architecture here!
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 the Semper Monument to the Old Stallhof — so you can find every step of the way!
- An exciting story with Vega, Cosmo and Cupcake — the three mascots will accompany you through Dresden and bring art and history 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: vivid sticker sheet with Berlin 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!
