Spybrain Escape Room Cologne
Your friendly escape room in Cologne
- Play with 3-8 people
- enjoys personalized service
- Experience unique escape games
Our rooms in Cologne's Südstadt / city center
Choose and book your adventure here
The mysterious melody (Cologne city center)
Brand new in Cologne
Once again, the whole city is in danger – and only a few really clever minds can save it! This time it’s off to a forgotten dance hall where you have to activate a special mechanism. How well will your group harmonize? Find out!
A remake of our successful game: the magic music machine
- Age: from 14 years (recommended: 16)
- players: 3-7
- Location: Mauritiussteinweg 110, Cologne Center
The traveler (Cologne Südstadt)
Can you complete the travelers’ mission?
People are disappearing all over the world. Without a trace, almost as if they had never existed. A mysterious journalist in Cologne is following a hot lead. But she has not returned from her last trip. Only a few fragments of her logbook entries have come through…
Can YOU complete her important mission?
- Age: 16 years and up
- Players: 3-7 persons
- Location: Kartäuserwall 53, Südstadt
The magical music machine (Cologne Südstadt)
…in this crazy adventure, nothing is as it seems.
Cologne is in danger! The cathedral city is to be hypnotized! But we have an ace up our sleeves: It’s an old magical machine, hidden in a crazy music school. How crazy is it? You’ll have to find out for yourself!
Activate the music machine and save the whole city!
- Age: 14 years and up
- Players: 3-8 persons
- Location: Kartäuserwall 53, Südstadt
Special: for families and children from 11 (Cologne Südstadt)
Children’s birthday party in the puzzle room in Cologne? Of course it works!
Immerse yourself in the exciting history of Cologne and solve a variety of puzzles – with a companion or the whole family.
We make this possible by adjusting the difficulty level of our rooms, including the puzzles.
- Age: 11 years up
- Players: 3-7 persons
- Location: Kartäuserwall 53, Südstadt
Certified & awarded: our escape rooms
How do Live Escape Rooms work?
Puzzle games for small teams
The short answer: Escape rooms are games for small groups. They are also known as puzzle rooms, escape games and by many other names. Your group has one hour to solve all the tasks and complete your mission. Your teamwork and ingenuity are key, as you need to communicate well to be successful. Every puzzle you solve opens a new door and gives you new information that will help you reach your goal.
By the way: even though the whole thing is called an “escape room”, you don’t have to escape from the room. The doors are not locked at all.
You are the main characters in the game
The focus is on the experience as a team. And if you can’t find the solution to a puzzle, our trained game masters will be happy to help you. Thanks to the unobtrusive cameras in our escape rooms, we always know how well you are getting on with our games.
If you have further questions, please also take a look at our FAQ section.
What is an escape room – a more detailed answer
Need more details? We have put together a few much more detailed explanations on our blog page What is an Escape Room.
Playing in Cologne: more than just escape rooms
Of course, our escape rooms in Cologne are a wonderful way to pass the time – but there are so many exciting variants! And if you’ve read this far, you won’t be surprised to hear that we’re very well positioned.
Whether you’re planning a stag party, looking for a varied activity in Cologne, want to stroll through the city with your friends in good weather, or are still looking for the right Christmas present: we’re pretty sure we have something for you.
The summer trend 2025: Boller Battle!
The hit for your team day or stag party!
The brilliant new outdoor activity finally in Cologne: the Bollerbattle! One handcart, one team, and 9 exciting activities. And the best thing is: pull the cart wherever you want and play in the park!
- Age: 14 years and older
- Players: 4-12
- Rental location: Kartäuserwall 53
Smartphone city rallyes
Self-guided puzzle tours through Cologne
Not yet available in english. But here’s some info anyway:
Smartphone required | approx. 3km walking distance | 1.5 – 3 h playing time
- Age: from 10 years
- Players: 2-6 persons
- Start: Südstadt
Puzzle table
The amazing indoor activity for at home
How nice it would be sometimes if you didn’t have to leave your cozy home to solve puzzles. It would be best just to have it on the coffee table. Can’t the game come to our house?
Yes, and now it’s finally possible in Cologne too!
- Age: 14 years and older
- Players: 2-6 persons
- Rental location: Kartäuserwall 53
Escape Room Cologne:
The highlight for all ages and experience levels
Version for children and families
Families take note: We offer one of our playrooms in an adapted version for families and children. For this, we are adding a few extra features to make the game more child-friendly. So Spybrain can also be used for your children’s birthday party, or a family with children can have a great gaming experience where even the little ones get their money’s worth.
For more details, be sure to visit our page on children’s birthday parties in the Escape Room Cologne.
Also on offer: digital products and escape vouchers
Online Escape Games
Bad weather? Get real escape puzzles on your computer.
Thanks to multiplayer mode, you can play with your friends all over the world.
In addition to our award-winning series for adults, we also have an online escape game for children (in german only)!
- Age: from 10 years
- Players: 1-6 persons
- Price: 15€ / group
Vouchers and gifts
We have vouchers in every size.
So you’ll always find the right gift!
Order your voucher online and your code will be sent to you immediately.
New: Choose your own free voucher value.
- Gift packaging
- Gift cards
- Choose your own
What makes an escape game at Spybrain so unique?
FAQ
Everything you need to know before the game: the most frequently asked questions can be found here (FAQ)
Can we play several rooms at the same time with a large group?
Yes, that’s not a problem. Just check our booking calendar to see if your desired date is available in both rooms and then simply book both. Both escape rooms can then start at the same time.
Please note, however, that our puzzle rooms are in two different locations.
Can we play your rooms in pairs?
The rooms are designed for large groups and can therefore only be played by teams of 3 or more people. For very experienced escapers, we can still make it possible for you to play the music machine room in pairs, but only by prior arrangement. The rate is the same as for 3 people. But you are sure to find one or two other players so that you can enjoy this escape room experience with its great game flow together.
Please note: the rooms in the location on Mauritiussteinweg, e.g. the mysterious Melody, are also available for 2-person teams.
Until when can I cancel my game?
More than 14 days before the date:
- Your booking can be canceled free of charge.
14 days to 48 hours before the date:
- Your booking will be converted into a voucher. The validity time is 365 days.
Less than 48 hours before the booked appointment:
- Your booking will be converted into a voucher and a service fee of €30 will be charged.
- If you have already arranged an alternative date, the rebooking fee is only €20.
Can I play your rooms with a wheelchair?
Yes, the game about the magic music machine is largely barrier-free, at least as far as wheelchairs are concerned. The narrowest corridor that we cannot change is 70 cm wide. However, as every wheelchair has different dimensions, we would ask you to simply get in touch with us. We are happy to share our experiences and see how we can arrange your visit. The highest threshold to be crossed is a normal threshold at the entrance door (about 2cm).
Unfortunately, we do not have a wheelchair-accessible toilet!
Unfortunately, the following rooms are not wheelchair accessible for structural reasons:
- the traveler (Südstadt)
- the mysterious melody(City center)
Trigger warnings, lights and colors
We use various light and sound effects, but no strobes or similar. Nevertheless, the escape rooms “The Traveler” and “The Mysterious Melody” use lighting effects and LED running lights.
These can be problematic for people with epilepsy, which is why we would advise those affected not to visit. If in doubt, we look forward to hearing from you so that we can discuss the issue openly.
We have made every effort to take the needs of colorblind people into account as far as possible in the technical implementation of the puzzles and the gameplay. However, this is never 100% possible.
Can we play your rooms in English?
Yes, you can play both our rooms in English. Check out our english website! Oh, you already do.
Please let us know if you wish to play in english (you can do so by choosing your language in the booking form), because we must prepare the game for this.
Is it scary? Will I be locked up?
No! You’re playing a game! You’re not locked in, it’s not cramped, there are no scary effects or jump scares. The lighting is also sufficient – and if not, there’s an easy way to change that, which you probably know from home: you turn on the light. Some of our rooms even have daylight.
Will our group be separated during the game?
Nope. A group stays together as a team from start to finish.
Of course, this does not apply if you occupy two rooms at the same time with a large group.
Prices for our Escape Rooms Cologne
These prices refer to the real Escape Rooms in Cologne. For the prices of the online games and other information, please go to our online escape store.
Tip: Wednesdays are always Escape Day with us – lower prices, which are particularly attractive for smaller teams.
- 3 persons 99,- team price
Per person 33,- €
- 4 persons 128,- team price
Per person 32,- €
- 5 persons 150,- team price
Per person 30,- €
- 6 persons 168,- team price
Per person 28,- €
- 7 persons 182,- team price
Per person 26,- €
- 8 persons 200,- team price
Per person 25,- €
Our special packages
Family rates and children’s rates only apply to the magic music machine.
Age of children 11-14 years (recommendation: from 5th grade) *.
- 3 children 99,- team price
And 0-1 accompanying adults*
- 4 children 120,- team price
And 0-1 accompanying adults*
- 5-8 children 140,- team price
And 0-1 accompanying adults*
- 1 child 99,- team price
And 2 accompanying adults
- 2 children 120,- team price
And 2 accompanying adults
- 3 children 140,- team price
And 2 accompanying adults
- 4-7 children 160,- team price
And 2 accompanying adults
The best thing about our escape rooms in Cologne - satisfied customers
As an event organizer and experience provider, customer satisfaction is always our greatest goal. We are all the more pleased that so many of you have written a positive review, because your feedback speaks for itself:
Indoor activities Cologne: Your visit to the Escape Room Cologne
Of course you don’t need a specific occasion to play games, but our rooms are suitable for a variety of events. We are your local escape room: If you just want to get away from it all, or for sooo many other occasions!
Speaking of timing: You can always find your free date in our booking form. If you would like to play your escape room today, perhaps even if you are nearby in the south or city center: please also check out our booking page. If we are available, we are also happy to book spontaneous puzzle dates.
For an unforgettable thrill on a special day. Large groups of 12 people, for example, can split up perfectly into two escape rooms and start at the same time.
More details for stag parties.
Alternative: The outdoor activity not just for the summer: Boller Battle Cologne
It’s just 60 minutes. But we’ll make sure that you remember your special day for a long time to come.
Book one of our escape rooms at our two locations in Cologne and surprise somebody with magical moments!
Time to create a new tradition! There are so many great escape rooms – start with us!
It’s a good thing that our locations are close to some of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Cologne.
Solve exciting cases and grow together as a team! Thanks to our excellent location in Cologne’s Südstadt district, the nearest restaurant is never far away.
Our escape rooms are also available for children!
From the age of 11 also children-only groups.
Tourist in Cologne? Our outdoor escapes are perfect for exploring the cathedral city!
Read more about our city rallies here.
