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Approach the hiding spot
The map shows the distance to the treasure marker. The clue unlocks as the player gets close.
Treasure
Create Your Own Treasure Hunt
Let participants search for hidden containers, geocache-style, or for details in their surroundings to complete their quest.
Real-World Examples
Treasure Hunting for Every Occasion
Crystal & treasure hunt at Långban
Långban mining village, Filipstad 60 min
Dig up treasure, collect crystals and solve the riddles at the most mineral-rich place on Earth.
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Viking treasures of Halmstad
Halmstad 60 min
Walk along the Nissan and discover a time long ago when the ancestors of the Swedes, the Vikings, lived here.
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The lake monster’s treasure hunt
Östersund 45 min
Follow the clues to find the lake monster’s buried treasure.
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What a treasure hunt looks like
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Find the secret code
A clue describes where the code is hidden at the location. Players track it down and enter the code to prove the find.
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The next stop unlocks
The correct code confirms the find, awards points and unlocks the next hiding spot — all the way to the finish.
Why Treasure Hunting
Bridge the Digital with Reality
Treasure hunting combines real-world exploration with digital verification to make participants notice details they would otherwise have missed.
Physical Discovery
Finding a hidden treasure in the real world is not just fun. It also makes you notice details you would otherwise have missed.
Easy to Set Up
Hide real treasures in the real world, or use details that are already there. E.g. what year is on the church facade?
Family-Friendly
Families love treasure hunts. An activity that gets people moving and creates a sense of adventure.
TreasureReady to Hide?
Use GeoQuestr to create your next treasure hunt.
Give visitors and locals a new way to explore your city, with a treasure hunt that engages on a whole new level.