Gnome Hunt Happily in Frankenmuth
Frankenmuth is known for being the home of world famous chicken and largest Christmas store, but did you know that Frankenmuth is also home to many gnomes? Yes, you read that right, gnomes.
Gnomes of all shapes and sizes live in and around Michigan's Little Bavaria - and you can find them with the Frankenmuth Gnome Hunt!
Right now you may be thinking, what in the world is a gnome hunt? And that's a great question...
The Frankenmuth Gnome Hunt is a FREE scavenger hunt activity that will take you on an adventure all around town. It's a hunt to help you find your Frankenmuth gnomies.
The Frankenmuth Gnome Hunt can be completed in a digital or paper format. Physical guides can be picked up at the Frankenmuth Visitor’s Center, located on Main Street between the Bavarian Inn Restaurant and Frankenmuth Historical Museum. Digital guides can be found by scanning the QR code within each business, found by each gnome's location.
Digital
- Scan QR code to sign up and save to home-screen
- View locations list
- Search listed spots for hidden gnomes
- Record as 'found' with business-specific four-digit pin number on card near gnome
- Redeem prize at the Visitor Center after 15 gnomes are found
Paper
- Pick up at the Visitor Center during open business hours
- View gnome map
- Search listed spots for hidden gnomes
- Record as 'found' with business-specific four-digit pin number or gnome name
- Redeem prize at the Visitor Center after 15 gnomes are found
Happy Hunting!
FUN FACT: There are over 40 gnomes hidden throughout Michigan's Little Bavaria!