If you want to play a city mystery in Örebro, Mysteriejakten offers two different experiences: Örebro Mysteriet in the city center and Mysteriet i Wadköping. They are separate stories with different materials and starting points, not two parts of the same case. The choice therefore mainly depends on which environment you want to explore and how the game will fit in with the rest of your day. Here we compare the options without revealing any clues or saying that one is harder than the other.
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In this guide
Overview: two booklets and two starting points
| Mystery | Environment | Starting point |
|---|---|---|
| Örebro Mysteriet | Örebro city center | The Engelbrekt statue in Stortorget |
| Mysteriet i Wadköping | Wadköping's wooden houses and courtyard environments | Hjalmar Bergman's silhouette |
Both options are played on location with the correct physical booklet and Arkivet on your mobile phone. Order the game that corresponds to the area you actually want to visit. The table is a guide to choosing a starting point and environment, not a description of the game's entire route.
Choose the city center if you want to start at Stortorget
Örebro Mysteriet begins at the Engelbrekt statue in Stortorget. It is suitable if you want to make an investigation part of a visit to the city center, with your other plans concentrated in central Örebro.
Start at the starting point when you decide where the group will meet, and then follow the route in the booklet. Planning lunch or another visit on the same day is fine, but leave some time so that you can read and discuss without rushing. Other businesses and meals are booked and paid for separately.
Choose Wadköping if you are drawn to the wooden houses
Mysteriet i Wadköping has its own story, starting at Hjalmar Bergman's silhouette. Wadköping's older wooden houses and courtyards give the outing a different environment than the city center's squares and streets. Choose this option because you want to play right there, not because you assume that a smaller area means easier clues.
Wadköping is also a place with museums, shops, and other businesses. Their opening hours are separate from the outdoor environment itself and may affect what you can combine with the day. In the guide to a murder mystery in Wadköping, we go into more detail about the preparations for that game.
Compare the right things before you decide
Talk about where you would prefer to go, how the group will get there, and if there are any needs regarding physical fitness, mobility, or reading. Check the current product information and ask us about anything that is crucial for your group. We do not want the description of the environment to be interpreted as a promise of walking distance or accessibility.
Do not choose based on an unconfirmed belief about which case is easiest. The clues and stories are different, but the preparations are equally important: booklet, charged mobile phone with internet access, weather-appropriate clothing, and time to stop at the clues.
One game is enough as a starting point for the day
You do not need to buy both booklets to have a cohesive experience. Choose one case and let the rest of the day revolve around it. If you want to play the other mystery later, it is a separate investigation that requires its own materials.
For more ideas about the visit, see the guide to a day in Örebro. If you mainly want to understand the format of the activity, you can start with how a city mystery works. Both products are available here, so you can read the relevant information for the option that suits you.
Local visitor information
Check the current opening hours and visitor terms for each respective business.
Solve the murder mystery directly on your mobile phone
Want to avoid waiting for a booklet? The mobile version of Mysteriet i Örebro has the game materials in the web browser and is delivered with a code and game link via email. You still play on location in Örebro city center. Read more in our guides:
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Frequently asked questions
Which Örebro Mystery should we choose?
Choose based on which area you want to visit: the city center or Wadköping. They feature different stories with their own materials and starting points, not the same game in two locations.
Can a booklet for the city center be used in Wadköping?
No. Each product is designed for its own location and route. Order the correct booklet and follow the instructions for that specific mystery.
Do we need to book coffee breaks and other visits through Mysteriejakten?
No. You arrange those extras separately and check the times and conditions with each respective business. They are not included in the booklet.
Where does the city mystery in central Örebro begin?
The Örebro Mystery begins at the Engelbrekt statue in Stortorget. Bring the booklet for that specific product and follow the relevant product information and the instructions in the materials.
Where does the separate mystery in Wadköping begin?
The mystery in Wadköping begins at the Hjalmar Bergman silhouette at the western entrance. It has its own story and its own booklet, so make sure you have chosen the correct product.
How can we work together even if we are all equally accustomed to riddles?
Divide the reading, the map, and the observations among the participants and give everyone time to think. Whoever comes up with an idea quickly can explain it so that the rest of the group also understands the reasoning.