CITY QUEST
The Gallows Field
For four centuries the north bank was where Amsterdam displayed its dead. Almost nothing is left — except names, and one drawing by Rembrandt. The free ferry is part of the story.
What you will learn
You will piece together a place that was meant to be seen from the water, then forgotten. The clues are still in the street. We will not list them here.
What you will do
Take the free ferry to Amsterdam Noord, then walk six riddles in about 70 minutes and 1.4 km. Dark, not scary.
Anyone willing to leave the canal ring for half an afternoon. Fine with children who can handle grim history without gore.
- City
- Amsterdam
- Area
- Amsterdam Noord · across the IJ
- Riddles
- 6
- Time
- 1 h 10 min
- Distance
- 1.4 km
- Price
- Free
- Players
- 1–6
- Difficulty
- Dark, not scary
- Reviews
- 31 reviews · 4.7
- The free ferry is the first move
- A field that survives in traces
- One drawing looking back at the city
- Dark, not scary · 1–6 players · Amsterdam Noord
The riddles
Titles only — the clues stay hidden until you walk there.
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The crossing
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The field itself
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The street that changed its name
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A day out at the gallows
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The object above the head
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Looking back
How a quest works
- Create a free account on your phone — no app to install.
- Read the first riddle and walk to that place.
- The question unlocks only when you are there. Look around, type what you see.
- Play alone or with friends. Answers stay hidden until you arrive.
Where it starts
The first riddle starts near this pin. The rest of the route stays off the map so you do not spoil it.
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Questions before you walk
What is The Gallows Field?
The Gallows Field is a free walking city quest in Amsterdam. Each riddle points at a real place and only unlocks when you are standing there.
What will I learn?
You will piece together a place that was meant to be seen from the water, then forgotten. The clues are still in the street. We will not list them here.
What will I do?
Take the free ferry to Amsterdam Noord, then walk six riddles in about 70 minutes and 1.4 km. Dark, not scary.
Is it free?
Yes. The walk is free. You create a free account to start, so your progress stays with you.
Do I need an app?
No. Open it in your phone browser and walk. DiscoverAround is not a booking site or a ticket shop.
When do the answers unlock?
Only on the spot. Each riddle sends you somewhere; the question opens when you walk into the circle. You cannot finish it from the sofa.
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Start free quest
Riddles unlock on the street. Bring a phone and start walking.