Trondheim — Saint Olav's Lost Shrine
Uncover the conspiracy behind Saint Olav's vanished golden shrine, lost after the Reformation. Decode clues across Trondheim's sacred sites to expose the truth before it's gone forever.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In 1030, Viking king Olav Haraldsson fell at the Battle of Stiklestad, his body carried to Trondheim where miracles proclaimed him a saint
Trondheim — Saint Olav's Lost Shrine
You are Sverre Sigurdsson, King of Norway, returning to Trondheim in the late 12th century to consolidate your power against the bishops.
Your mission: find the lost
Dive into the heart of Trondheim, the historical capital of Trøndelag, following the millennia-old footsteps of Saint Olav, Norway's martyred king.
The story that haunts this land
Your quest begins at Nidaros Cathedral (Nidarosdomen), a Gothic edifice whose construction started in 1070 on the tomb of Saint Olav, canonized in 1031. This royal site was the coronation place for Norwegian kings from 1152 to 1906. Admire the 92-meter main spire, Norway's tallest building until 2008, restored from 1869 to 1969 after a 1531 fire during the Protestant Reformation. Nidarosdomen is a pillar of Christian heritage and a crucial entry point to understanding Trondheim's history.
Continue to Erkebispegården, the former residence of the Archbishops of Nidaros from the 12th century until the Reformation in 1537. This building, the largest preserved Gothic wooden structure in Scandinavia, dates from 1470-1500 and served as a fortress during the Norwegian Civil War (1130-1240). The adjacent archaeological museum houses Viking and medieval artifacts, offering insight into the religious and military powers that shaped Trøndelag. Your Trondheim journey here reveals layers of complex history.
Next, discover Vår Frue kirke, built around 1200, Trondheim's only surviving Gothic church. This church, with its 45-meter-high tower in English Gothic style, was used as a hospital during the Black Death in 1349. It represents a testament to resilience and faith at the city's heart. Its historical role, though different from Nidarosdomen, is complementary to understanding Trondheim's social and religious fabric through the centuries.
Reach Torvet, Trondheim's central square since the 13th century, formerly a site of public executions until the 18th century. The equestrian statue of Harald Hardrada (1015-1066), erected in 1993, dominates this weekly market, documented since 1208 by urban privileges. This place is a crossroads where commerce and justice met, offering a perspective on daily life and the royal figures who marked the history of Trondheim and the Trøndelag region.
Your exploration will lead you to Gamle Bybro, the wooden bridge built in 1861, famous for its carved troll heads and iconic view of the Bakklandet district. This bridge, Norway's most photographed, replaced a medieval bridge dating back to 1211. It connects Bakklandet's working-class past, a preserved historic district with over 100 listed buildings, to the city center. This thematic circuit in Trondheim, from Nidarosdomen to Bakklandet, offers a complete immersion into Norway's national heritage and the legacy of Saint Olav.
A game, a guided tour and a heritage guide — all in one
You're not just buying an escape game. You're carrying a living guide — historical anecdotes, forgotten legends, key monuments, hidden architecture — unfolding as you go.
At each stop, places ordinary guides miss — secret façades, sculpted crests, alleys steeped in history.
Every riddle is rooted in a real historical fact or local legend. You leave with dozens of stories to tell.
Learn to read buildings — flamboyant Gothic, Baroque, Art Deco — like a real art historian, while having fun.
Walk through the city like a novel's character — every alley becomes a stage, every square a theatre.
A voice walks with you at every step, tells the story of each place, reads clues, adds a cinematic feel.
Keep access to the guide & game for 1 year. Come back any time, share it with friends.
« You will not leave this city the way you entered it. »
How does it work?
Explore the city on foot solving puzzles based on real historical facts. No locked room — the city is your playground.
No app to download. Play directly from your browser. Guided step by step, at your own pace.
One purchase per phone is enough. Play with family, friends or as a couple — everyone participates.
Point your phone at the façade: a historical character appears and speaks to you in your language. Golden letters magically write themselves on the wall to reveal the puzzle answer.
Stuck? Progressive personalised hints. The character repeats the puzzle on demand — at your own pace.
French, English, German, Spanish, Italian + 27 other languages auto-translated by AI.
Want to go deeper?
Places tied to your adventure — optional entries, totally up to you · per person
The Route
8 stages through the city
The gameplay: AR, camera, hidden clues
At each stop, open your phone camera: an augmented reality character appears on the façade and speaks your language. Hunt the clue — it materializes as golden letters on the real wall or floats in front of you. When you find it, the phone vibrates, an AR chest opens and reveals your answer fragment. 8 stops, 8 clues to find with the camera, 1 final code.
The stops on your route are a surprise. You'll discover them one by one, guided by your phone, starting from the meeting point.
How does it work with a group?
One phone = one team. Pick the number at checkout (1 to 10).
Solo, or a group sharing the screen. One team, one code.
Family, couple, or 2-3 teams competing. Each phone has its own code and its own score.
Friends, bachelor/bachelorette, small office outing — each their own code, each plays at their own pace. Tiered pricing then €6 flat per phone from the 6th.
- ✓All codes are independent — play at the same time OR separately, each team advances at its own pace.
- ✓Leaderboard between your teams + global game leaderboard — each score appears in the public ranking.
- ✓More than 10 phones or need a personalized quest? Discover custom tours.
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Practical info
Why this route?
The King's Way
Follow the historical paths of medieval pilgrims to the tomb of Saint Olav.
Forgotten Sagas
Delve into the epic tales and legends surrounding the life and martyrdom of the Norwegian king.
Royal Legacy
Explore the places that forged the identity of a kingdom and a patron saint.
May Olav's Light Guide You.
Uncover the secrets of the martyr king and his millennial pilgrimage.
9 features nobody else has
OddballTrip combines gamified play, augmented reality and AI. All our competitors deliver 1 or 2 of these angles. We deliver all 5.
AR treasure chest
A golden chest floats in front of the monument. Tap → opening animation → reveals a secret message.
AR narrator character
Point your phone at the façade: a knight, witch, monk, sailor, detective or ghost appears full-screen and speaks to you in your language with their dedicated ElevenLabs voice (each character has their own unique voice) — your living guide.
Magic golden letters
At the puzzle climax, golden letters magically write themselves on the real wall — that's the puzzle answer. An unforgettable visual effect.
Written + audio narration
Every puzzle available as text AND voice-over: read at your own pace or listen eyes-free while walking. Great in groups and for accessibility.
360° radar + vibration
A mini-radar shows the target even behind you, and the phone vibrates when you aim in the right direction.
Heritage storytelling
Every puzzle weaves in real historical facts (architecture, era, anecdotes). You learn by playing — like a gamified audioguide.
Progressive AI hints
3 levels of AI-generated help: vibe → where to look → answer format. You're never stuck.
AR selfie memento
At the end of the game, capture a selfie with OddballTrip banner + mascot, shareable on Instagram, TikTok.
Zero app to install
PWA technology: open the link, it plays in your browser. Same quality as an app, no App Store hassle.
Frequently asked questions
Q01Do I need to download an app?
No, never. You get a link, you click, it plays in your browser. That's the point of a PWA: same as an app, without the hassle.
Q02Does it work offline?
GPS yes (handled by your phone). Maps yes (tiles cached). AI and hints need an intermittent 4G connection.
Q03How long does a game take?
1 h 30 to 2 h 30 depending on your pace. The timer runs but only for the leaderboard — you play at your own tempo.
Q04What happens if I'm stuck?
You get 3 levels of hints per puzzle (increasing penalty). If truly stuck, you can skip the step (45-min penalty but you keep going).
Q05What's the age range?
From 12 without an adult, from 6 with an adult reading puzzles. Works for families, couples, friend groups, companies.
Q06What if my city isn't in the catalogue?
Pre-register or contact us — we'll email you as soon as your city is live.
Q07What is augmented reality exactly?
Point your phone at the façade: a historical character appears full-screen and speaks to you in your language. At the puzzle climax, golden letters magically write themselves on the real wall — that's your answer. After each puzzle solved, a treasure chest floats in front of you. Seeing is believing.
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