EscapeGame Cologne
Three escape rooms at Ebertplatz – from Sherlock Holmes to Tutankhamun – for groups of 2 to 6, reopening July 2026.
Right at the Eigelsteintor, just steps from Ebertplatz, EscapeGame Cologne runs three thematically distinct escape rooms for small and large groups alike.
At a Glance
- Type
- Escape room venue with three game rooms
- Address
- Ebertplatz 8 (next to the Eigelsteintorburg), 50668 Cologne
- Playing time
- 60 minutes per session
- Group sizes
- 2 to 6 people
- Languages
- German and English (confirmed for "Sherlock" and "The Revenge of Tutankhamun")
- Reopening
- From 1 July 2026 (bookings already available)
Things to do here
- Get locked in as a team, crack the puzzles and find the way out
- Choose between three worlds – Sherlock, Tutankhamun or the Abandoned Orphanage
- Race against the clock together for 60 minutes
- Try different game modes – from laid-back Just Escape to a head-to-head Duell
- Bond as a team with friends, family or colleagues
- Combine the weatherproof fun with a stroll through the city centre
The Three Rooms
"Sherlock" sends your group on the case of the arrested master detective, "The Revenge of Tutankhamun" challenges the team to escape an ancient curse, and "The Abandoned Orphanage" revolves around freeing lost children's souls. According to the operator, all rooms make use of modern technology and offer varying levels of difficulty.
How It Works
The team is locked inside a room – though free to leave at any time – and must solve a series of puzzles within 60 minutes to find the way out. The challenges are designed to be both intuitive and logic-based, with clues guiding players step by step toward the goal. Several game modes are available, including "Just Escape," "Quest," "Duel," and "Simultaneous Quest."
Who Is It For?
EscapeGame Cologne explicitly caters to corporate groups looking for team-building activities, families, tourists, school classes, and friend groups celebrating occasions such as a hen night, a date, or a stag do. As a weather-independent activity, it pairs well with a stroll around the surrounding city centre.
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Address
Ebertpl. 8
50668 Köln
Hours
Mo: 10:00–21:00
Di: 10:00–21:00
Mi: 10:00–21:00
Do: 10:00–21:00
Fr: 10:00–23:00
Sa: 10:00–23:00
So: 10:00–21:00
Contact
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Sources & links
- Official website
- Official website (retrieved 2026-06-24)
- Google Maps (retrieved 2026-06-24)
Auto-generated, last verified: 2026-06-25
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