5 Scavenger Hunts in Switzerland to Build an Evening Around

1.Bern Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $11Our pick

Use the World City Trail app to guide yourself through Bern on a 3.2 km route past the Parliament Building, Zytglogge, Bern Cathedral, Nydegg Church, and the Einstein Museum area. Solve observation-based puzzles, hear short stories, pause whenever you like, and explore in six possible languages.

“We did not get the necessary information to start the treasure hunt. We called the hotline who could not help us. We are waiting for the refund!!! 😖Auto-translated”

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2.Geneva Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking Activity

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18

Discover Geneva on foot with an English-language Explorial scavenger hunt. Use the app and access code to find sights, answer questions, and complete photo challenges at your own pace. The route includes Saint-Pierre Cathedral, the Reformation Wall, and Rousseau Island, and usually takes 1 to 2 hours.

“Yesterday, we took this self-guided tour in Geneva and loved it! The app was easy to use and provided all the information we needed, including maps so youz can't get lost. The tour was self-paced and had fun challenges and quizzes to keep us engaged. We can only recommend it :)”

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3.Lausanne (City Center) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18

Use an app and access code to explore Lausanne on foot, from Château St-Maire to Montbenon, Cathedral Square, and Bel Air Tower. Solve questions, follow map clues, and complete photo challenges in English. The private tour takes about one to two hours, with breaks whenever you like.

“It was our first time participating in a self-guided tour like this, but it certainly won't be out last after how enjoyable this was in Lausanne!”

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4.Lucerne Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18

This self-guided Lucerne scavenger hunt sends you on foot from the train station to Chapel Bridge, Fritschibrunnen, Hofkirche, and other city sights. Use the app to follow clues, answer questions from signs and images, and complete photo tasks. It takes about 1 to 2 hours, with no fixed finish time.

“Great way to find the gems of the city. Only bad was the Lion was being restored/cleaned and was all covered up.”

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5.Zurich Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18Top rated

Use the Explorial app to explore Zurich at your own pace, solving clues, answering questions, and completing creative photo tasks. The route begins at Zurich Town Hall and includes Grossmünster, Sechseläutenplatz, Paradeplatz, and lesser-known lanes. Allow about two hours, with breaks whenever you like.

“Was a cool walk with interesting questions/challenges, we loved the competition and the random photo tasks :)”

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