15 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.Bern Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18

Use your smartphone to guide a private, self-paced walk through Bern. Solve questions at the Parliament Building, Zytglogge, Rathaus, and other sights, then earn points with photo tasks. The app works in English, French, Spanish, German, and Italian, and the route takes about one to two hours.

“It worked well with me and my husband.We did it on our pace,just make sure your cellphone is fully charged.This works if places you want to see are within close proximity and you’re able to walk the distance in between places like Luzern.”

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6.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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7.Fribourg Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18

Use an app and access code to explore Fribourg at your own pace. Find landmarks, answer questions from signs and images, and complete creative photo tasks around Saint-Nicolas Cathedral, Samson’s Fountain, Fribourg Centre, and more. The private experience lasts about one to two hours.

“What a great experience amongst friends! We have taken great pictures that we will sharish forever. It will something to repeat in other cities.”

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8.Montreux Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18

Explore Montreux with the Explorial app, following clues to Freddie Mercury’s statue, the lakeside, Eurovision Square, the Montreux Palace garden, and Jazz Festival sites. Solve questions, complete photo tasks, and pause whenever you like. The English-language game takes about one to two hours.

“Mega cool tour of Montreux. Interesting knowledge and beautiful places, even through hearty old town! No time pressure as you can decide for yourself.Auto-translated”

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9.Basel Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18

Use the Explorial app to explore Basel from Barfüsserplatz, solving questions and creative photo tasks at sights such as Tinguely Fountain, Basel Minster, City Hall, and the Old Town. The English-language game takes about two hours, runs at your pace, and ends where it began.

“Man sollte am Anfang sagen das jeder Teilnehmer ein Handy braucht! Ich wollte mit meinen Patenkind (6 Jahre alt) eine Schnitzeljagd machen. Nach der Buchung (mindest teilnehmerzahl 2 Personen) ist eine SMS gekommen mit einem Code für die Buchung, dieser funktioniert aber nur wenn ihn 2 Personen in 2 Handys eingeben! Also habe ich probiert mit dem Kundenservice Kontakt aufzunehmen, kann man sich auch sparen. Entweder das ist ein Bot oder eine Person die mein Anliegen / Problem nicht verstanden hat. Reagieren auf die Fragen tut auch keiner mehr, es ging drum ob man mir das auch freischalten kann für ein Handy. Bevor ihr an eurem Handy durch die Stadt…”

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10.Zug Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18

Use the Explorial app to explore Zug on foot, solving questions and creative photo tasks at sights such as Zyttum, Unter Altstadt, and Kolinbrunnen. The private experience suits families, couples, and groups who want a flexible 1 to 2 hour city walk without a guide.

“Casual tour of Zug to get to know the city better. Culture, fun, variety and beautiful views. For children and adults, a great change from "normal" walking.Auto-translated”

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11.Geneva Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $11

Use the World City Trail app to follow a 3.5-kilometer route through Geneva, from Basilica Notre-Dame to St. Pierre Cathedral, the Reformation Wall, and Victoria Hall. Solve light puzzles, hear local stories, and pause whenever you like. It is private, outdoor-only, and available in seven languages.

“Simple to use, the content is informative without being cumbersome. This is a good way to visit a city! To do again for a next trip without hesitation!Auto-translated”

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12.Locarno Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18

Use the Explorial app to explore Locarno from Piazza Stazione in Muralto. Solve clues, answer questions at sights, and complete photo challenges while visiting Piazza Grande, Castello Visconteo, the Locarno Walk of Fame, and other city spots. Plan for about two hours, with breaks whenever you like.

“We had such a blast with this app on our day out! The self-guided tour was way better than a typical guided one because we could explore at our own pace and stop wherever we liked. Definitely a must-try!”

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13.Basel Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $11

Use the World City Trail app to guide yourself through Basel’s old town, from Kunstmuseum and the Rathaus to Spalentor and Mittlere Brücke. Solve observation-based riddles, hear stories in six languages, pause whenever you like, and finish where it suits you. Bring a charged phone and mobile data.

“It would be great if there was a way to at least copy out the text and have it read out through other apps. So there is a lot of text and you inevitably get out of flowAuto-translated”

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14.Interlaken Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18

Use the Explorial app to explore Interlaken from Interlaken West, solving sight-based questions and creative photo tasks in English or German. The self-guided route takes about one to two hours, includes Kursaal, Höheweg, and Hotel Interlaken, and lets you pause whenever you like.

“Ich kenne Explorial von Deutschland, wusste aber nicht, dass es die Trails auch in der Schweiz gibt. Ich bin im Büro verantwortlich für Teamevents, also habe ich einen gemeinsamen Trail organisiert.”

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15.Neuchâtel Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $18

Use the Explorial app to explore Neuchâtel in English or French. Starting at Château de Neuchâtel, solve clues, answer questions, complete photo tasks, and reach sights such as Quai Ostervald and Une rue fantastique at your own pace.

“The course is educationally well done. The activities can be done well with a school class.Auto-translated”

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