Old Town Route
Renaissance, Baroque and the underground
- 9 stops
- 2.5 km
- approx. 1 h 45 min
History. Culture. Nature. People.
Discover Gera!
Scan the QR code on the building, read its story, solve the riddle. Three routes, 13 stops, a secret word for every team.
How it works
- 1
Scan
Every stop has a plaque with a QR code. Point your phone camera at it – done. No app needed.
- 2
Discover
The building’s story in one minute, in German, English and Russian – it can also read itself aloud.
- 3
Solve
Each correct answer reveals a letter of your secret word. Guess it early for more points.
Three routes through Gera
All routes start at Promenaden Hotel am Theater, Theaterstraße 2–4.
Photo contest · Our Gera
Our Gera – even better together
Gera is as beautiful as we show it. We, the people of Gera, photograph our city, tell its stories and make it visible to guests and neighbours. A new theme and new prizes every quarter.
open for entries Deadline 15 Dec 2026, 23:59
By us, for Gera
A city becomes beautiful through the people who live in it, not through advertising. With stories, riddles and your photos we show what Gera has to offer – to guests and neighbours.
Hotel
Promenaden Hotel am Theater
In the heart of Gera, between the main station and the theatre – right at the start of every route. Initiator and partner of Gera Tours.
- Every route starts at the front door
- Breakfast included when you book direct
- Show your secret word at reception for a small surprise