Tips for the treasure hunt
Stuck? Try re-reading the question carefully picking up the key points.
Give up? Get the answers at the bottom for a 20 minute time penalty.
If you are doing a timed hunt you can pause the game at any point or save it for later by using the buttons on the bar at the bottom.
Remember this treasure hunt is played using Google Earth and not Google Maps.
Welcome to the Bavaria Wanderlust Treasure Hunt!
The name Bavaria comes from the Medieval Latin Boiaria, named for the Boii, the ancient Celtic people who once lived there. In German it is known as Bayern hence the name Bayern Munich for the football team from the city of Munich.
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Before starting check your Google Earth map style is set to 'Everything' this will show the information you need to complete the hunt. Do this by clicking on the buttons highlighted below:
Now with the help of the autobahns find Bayern Munich F.C's home stadium. Read the information below about this ground breaking stadium picking up key points to help you find it.
Opened in 2005 this 70,000 capacity stadium is the second biggest in Germany behind Borussia Dortmund's. It's famous for being the first stadium in the world with a full colour changing exterior, the exterior panels appear white from far away but when examined closely, there are little dots which light up. Munich Police strongly insists on using a single-colour lighting scheme due to several car accidents on the nearby 99 Autobahn with drivers being distracted by the changing lights. The distinctive architecture of the stadium has given it the nickname "Schlauchboot" ("dinghy").
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Once found zoom in above the stadium and answer this question - There are 3 words on the seats of the west stand, which word is repeated twice? Check your answer in the box at the end of this step.
Tip - to help you find the answer use the 3D feature by switching into 3D mode, do this by clicking once on the button in the corner.
DON'T GET CONFUSED - when you are in 2D mode the 3D button will be visible and vice versa.
Then use the zooming and spinning tools to move the view around:
If you are new to Google Earth this is how to look around photos and the map:
If you are using a PC:
If you are using a touch screen:
Use the 3 answers as the password to access the next clue (put a space in-between each one).
Stuck? Try re-reading the question carefully picking up the key points.
Give up? Get the answers below for a 20 minute time penalty (if you are playing for leisure ignore this and to see the answers put in an email address).
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