Ribe Scavenger Hunt: Viking Echoes: The Ribe Hunt
Get ready for a scavenger hunt adventure in Ribe Downtown, the heart of Danmarks ældste by! Explore Vikingebyen Ribe and UNESCO Ribe as you solve riddles, tackle missions, and complete fun challenges. Enjoy a flexible walking tour full of teamwork, sightseeing, and friendly competition through the city center.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Ribe. This top rated Ribe Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.21 miles and has 8 stops.
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Activity Info: Viking Echoes: The Ribe Hunt
Ribe is Denmark's oldest town—known as Danmarks ældste by and Vadehavets Port—where cobbled streets meet centuries of Viking history. The city center buzzes with local charm, art, and legendary tales. Start your journey near the iconic 0 km stone! On this hunt, discover the Viking Museum, Hex Museum of Witch Hunt, Byhus, Storm Surge Column, Hovedengen park, and more. Solve riddles at each stop while learning quirky facts about Marskbyen and Stormflodernes By. Locals rediscover hidden gems; visitors experience UNESCO Ribe like never before! Whether you are new to town or know every street by heart, the hunt brings fresh excitement to every corner.
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
Viking Museum
Let your team step into the Viking Age itself. Here, artifacts and earth come together, sharing secrets of trade, voyages, and fierce town founders.
Hex Museum of Witch Hunt
Step into the world of superstition where fear shaped destinies. Ribe's tales of witches and trials still echo through the centuries.
Byhus
Roam through Ribe's cobblestone past with a peek at one of it's oldest homes. The artistry and color tell stories of craftspeople and centuries past.
0 km stone
Let us wander to the point where all distances in Ribe officially begin. At this central marker, centuries of travelers would measure their journeys.
Ribe Cathedral
Marvel at the crown jewel of Denmark's oldest city. Ribe Cathedral's stones and towers weave a tapestry from Viking roots to artistic wonders. Let us meander amid spires and gargoyles, where every corner reveals a tale of resilience and artistry.
Borgertarnet
Climb skyward to where Ribe's past watches over the modern town. This tower once guarded townsfolk and still promises a view for the bold.
Storm Surge Column
Venture to the quay where water marks Ribe's wildest tales. This column records mother nature's most dramatic visits to the city.
Hovedengen
This peaceful green space hides a fierce past, where pirates once met their fate and warnings for outsiders stood tall on the meadow.
How the Ribe Scavenger Hunt works
Grab your phone and gather your crew—it is that easy! Download our app for iOS or Android to start exploring Ribe Downtown on your schedule. Solve riddles, snap photos at famous spots like Borgertarnet or Hovedengen park, and earn points as you go! Compete with other teams across the city center leaderboard while discovering hidden gems on this interactive walking tour.
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: Odins Pl. 1, Ribe
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 1.95 KM (1.21 Mi)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
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Earn The Ribe Scavenger Hunt High Score
Love some friendly rivalry? On the Ribe Scavenger Hunt you will work together to solve trivia at the Viking Museum or snap creative photos at Hovedengen park. Every team gets interactive missions—score big to see if you can top the leaderboard in Danmarks ældste by for ultimate bragging rights!
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Reviews for Ribe Scavenger Hunt: Viking Echoes: The Ribe Hunt
This was so much fun!!! My husband and I had a great time exploring. A great way to spend a day. Highly recommended!!
Carol Hild
Had so much fun today with my team spice girls for Laura Bachelorette party
Pam Fox
Easy and fun adventure. Good way to tour the city
Scot Branham
Super fun! Great team building for a great company function
Maggie Silliman
Lots of fun, and a great activity with a group! We took the light rail down for some extra adventure. We learned a few fun facts.
Terri Hensen
So much fun and not pricey at all. Did it with a group including kids. They had fun too. We will for sure do more hunts in the future.
Tania Paddock
It was good family fun. Great that you can pause to have lunch etc. was fairly easy but didn’t initially realise clues had time limits - hence missed out! Would definitely do another elsewhere.
Joanne Clements
Had lots of fun. Would definitely recommend this as a fun day.
Megan Prenc
Great time with family and friends would definitely do another tour!
Mike Vigil
Had an enjoyable time and visited a place I've not been before.
Stephanie Yencer
Awesome fun! You should try this. Great competition.
Ben Rathbone
Super fun experience reconnecting with my city and work team!
Sabrina Foster
Awesome way to learn more about our beautiful city! Great date night!
Laura Taylor
SO Fun!! It’s a great team bonding experience & fun to learn about the town you’re in. And an added bonus of exercise!
Monica Thomas
That’s a fun way to see the city and it’s history!
Howard Usher
Awesome game -it rocked!!
James Macie
Loved it! Great experience and challenging as well. Highly recommend!
Aaron Doman
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