Scavenger Hunts, Escape Games & Walking Tours in Switzerland

Play a scavenger hunt, outdoor escape game or self-guided audio walking tour in 7 Swiss cities, from Zurich, Lucerne and Bern to Basel, St. Gallen, Lausanne and Geneva. Book online, start whenever you like and plan with our city guides. 4.6 · 309 reviews7 cities✓ Instant access✓ Start any time✓ No guide needed

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7 Swiss cities to explore on foot

World City Trail runs self-guided scavenger hunts in 7 Swiss cities: Zurich, Basel, Bern, Lucerne and St. Gallen in the German-speaking part of the country, and Geneva and Lausanne on Lake Geneva. Every city also has an outdoor escape game and an audio walking tour, all played on your phone.

Each scavenger hunt has 10 stops and takes about 3 hours, except St. Gallen at about 2 hours. Walking distances range from 2.1 km in St. Gallen to 4.3 km in Lucerne. The table below shows the time, distance and stops for every city.

CityScavenger hunt ratingTimeWalkingStops
Zurich 4.6 (104)about 3 hoursabout 47 min · 3.7 km10See the games →
Geneva 4.6 (59)about 3 hoursabout 44 min · 3.5 km10See the games →
Bern 4.6 (46)about 3 hoursabout 44 min · 3.5 km10See the games →
Lausanne 4.6 (41)about 3 hoursabout 41 min · 2.9 km10See the games →
Lucerne 4.6 (22)about 3 hoursabout 59 min · 4.3 km10See the games →
Basel 4.4 (20)about 3 hoursabout 44 min · 3.5 km10See the games →
St. Gallen 4.7 (17)about 2 hoursabout 26 min · 2.1 km10See the games →

Which Swiss city should you choose?

Best for a first visit to Switzerland

Lucerne

One route covers the Chapel Bridge, the Spreuer Bridge, the Nölli Tower and Zyt Tower on the Musegg Wall, and the Lion Monument.

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Best for history lovers

Bern

Riddles lead you from the Heiliggeistkirche past the Käfigturm and the Federal Palace to the Town Hall, the Nydeggkirche and Bern Minster.

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Best for a short visit or young children

St. Gallen

About 2 hours and 2.1 km, from the station past the Roter Platz and the Textile Museum to the Abbey of Saint Gall and the churches of St. Laurenzen and St. Mangen.

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Best for French-speaking Switzerland

Geneva

Climb from the lake to St. Pierre Cathedral and the old town, then continue to the Reformation Wall, Victoria Hall and the house of Franz Liszt and Marie d’Agoult.

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Best for a city break

Zurich

Start at the Swiss National Museum, pass Bahnhofplatz and Pestalozzi Park up to Lindenhof Hill, then St. Peter’s Church, the lakeshore and the Grossmünster, ending in the Old Town.

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How it works

  1. Book online Choose the game and the number of players. Your booking reference arrives by email straight away.
  2. Get the app Download the World City Trail app from the App Store or Google Play and enter your booking reference.
  3. Play when you like Start whenever you are ready, walk at your own pace and pause any time. No guide, no fixed schedule.

Why choose a self-guided tour in Switzerland?

A self-guided scavenger hunt is an easy way to see a Swiss old town without a guide or a fixed time. You book online, start when you are ready and walk at your own pace. The ticket has no time limit, so you can pause and continue the next day.

Each stop has a riddle you solve by looking closely and thinking logically, with no prior knowledge needed. Afterwards the app tells the stories and legends behind the place, from the Lion Monument in Lucerne to the Reformation Wall in Geneva. Audio narration is available, along with tips for local food and shops.

Swiss cities are well linked by train, so one trip can easily include two games, for example Zurich and Lucerne, or Lausanne and Geneva. Every city you finish is added to your personal Trail Map, together with the kilometres you walked.

  • Buy one ticket per player so everyone can follow the game on their own phone.
  • Download the app and enter your booking reference before you set off.
  • Expect some uphill walking in Lucerne, Geneva and Lausanne.
  • Start the outdoor escape game in daylight.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best city in Switzerland for a scavenger hunt?

Lucerne is a strong choice for a first visit, with the Chapel Bridge, the Musegg Wall and the Lion Monument on one route. Bern suits history lovers, Geneva is the pick for French-speaking Switzerland, and St. Gallen is the shortest game at about 2 hours.

Can I do a scavenger hunt in Switzerland with kids?

Yes, the scavenger hunts suit families with children. The riddles rely on observation and logic, not prior knowledge, and you can pause at any time. St. Gallen, with 2.1 km of walking, is the easiest route for young children.

Do I need to book a time slot?

No, there is no time slot. You book online, receive your booking reference by email straight away and start whenever you like. The ticket has no time limit, so you can also pause and continue another day.

Which languages are the Switzerland games in?

All 7 Swiss cities offer the games in English, German, French, Italian and Spanish. Geneva, Lausanne, Lucerne and Zurich are also available in Dutch, and Basel, Bern, Geneva and Lucerne also in Chinese. Each city page lists its exact languages.

Can I play more than one city with the same app?

Yes. The World City Trail app holds all your games: you simply enter a new booking reference for each city. Every city you finish appears on your personal Trail Map, together with the kilometres you walked.

Is a self-guided tour better than a guided tour in Switzerland?

A self-guided tour is better if you want freedom: no fixed start time, no group and your own pace. You can change the order of the stops, take breaks and continue later. If you want to ask a person questions on the spot, a guided tour suits you more.

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