Scavenger hunt in Germany

Bear pose Berlin

The Berlin bear is the city's symbol. Find a bear statue or sculpture (there are dozens around town) and take a group photo with the team imitating bear poses.

Beer garden moment

Find a Biergarten (the English Garden has the Chinese Tower one). Take a group photo at a long wooden table with drinks and pretzels.

Berlin finale

Final challenge. Find a beautiful Berlin spot (a bridge over the Spree, a courtyard, a rooftop) and take an amazing group photo.

Berlin kick-off

The hunt begins! Find a typical Berlin backdrop (a tram, a graffiti wall, a yellow U-Bahn sign) and take a group photo with everyone striking a cool, low-key pose.

Brandenburg Gate group shot

Under the Brandenburg Gate: take a group photo with the columns framing the team. Everyone looks up in mock dramatic awe.

Checkpoint Charlie pose

At Checkpoint Charlie: take a group photo with the famous "You are leaving the American sector" sign in shot. The team poses as fake Cold War tourists.

Checkpoint: Brandenburg Gate

Navigate to the Brandenburg Gate at Pariser Platz and check in.

Checkpoint: Checkpoint Charlie

Navigate to Checkpoint Charlie, the famous former Cold War crossing, and check in.

Checkpoint: East Side Gallery

Navigate to the East Side Gallery (the longest preserved stretch of the Berlin Wall) and check in.

Checkpoint: English Garden

Navigate to the English Garden (Englischer Garten) and check in.

Checkpoint: Hofbräuhaus

Navigate to the Hofbräuhaus, the most famous beer hall in the world. Check in.

Checkpoint: Marienplatz

Navigate to Marienplatz, Munich's central square, and check in.

Checkpoint: Museum Island

Navigate to Museum Island in the Spree and check in.

Checkpoint: Olympiapark

Navigate to the Olympiapark and check in.

Checkpoint: Reichstag

Navigate to the Reichstag building and check in at the steps.

Currywurst stop

Berlin's most famous street food. Find a Currywurst stand, order one for the team and take a photo of the bite.

East Side Gallery mural

On the East Side Gallery: find your favorite mural and take a respectful group photo in front of it. Note which mural you picked.

Eisbach surfer pose

In the English Garden: find the Eisbach standing wave (where surfers ride). Take a group photo where everyone strikes a surfer pose, with or without an actual surfer in shot.

Hofbräuhaus stein pose

At the Hofbräuhaus: take a group photo where everyone holds a Maß (one-liter beer stein, real or imaginary) with both hands and serious faces.

Lederhosen or Dirndl spot

Find someone wearing traditional Bavarian dress (Lederhosen or Dirndl). Take a respectful photo (with permission) or photograph a shop window display.

Local Berliner tip

Convince a real Berliner to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide.

Local Münchner tip

Convince a local to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide.

Marienplatz Glockenspiel pose

On Marienplatz: take a group photo with the New Town Hall facade and Glockenspiel behind. If the figures are dancing (11am, noon, 5pm), get them in shot.

Munich finale

Final challenge. Find a beautiful Munich spot (a square, a beer garden, a riverbank) and take an amazing group photo.