4 Scavenger Hunts in Switzerland Worth the Walk

1.Einstein in Zurich: Walk in Time Exploration Game and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 25 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $7Our pick

Follow clues from Rathausbrücke to Polyterrasse, solving 11 mobile puzzles tied to Albert Einstein, Zurich history, Münsterbrücke, Paradeplatz, and other city sights. This self-led English quest suits families and private groups, with pause-and-resume flexibility but no physical guide.

“Good walking path around the city in an interesting way- nothing spectacular though nor incredibly Einstein oriented with the locations you go to. Fun nonetheless!”

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2.Geneva Virus Run: Stop the Infection Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 17 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $7

Follow a zombie-themed route through Geneva with the Questo app, solving clues at 12 listed stops from Plainpalais Skatepark to Jean-Jacques Rousseau Island. You will see historic corners, public art, and city sights at your own pace. Set up and download the game before leaving Wi-Fi.

“We had a wonderful day trip! Car was comfortable and Alex was there at each stop waiting so it so easy! We went from our hotel to Lausanne and boarded the CGN ferry that took us to the Castle Chillon. It was great seeing the pretty towns and mountains along the way. Since it was Easter weekend I bought first class tickets before we arrived in Geneva which wasn’t crowded and we had our pick of good seating inside and out. The Castle was worth the visit - we opted for a private tour bought stateside before getting our picture with Freddie Mercury in Montreux. Montreux was very busy with…”

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3.Bern Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

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

Use the World City Trail app to guide yourself through Bern’s old town on a 3.2-kilometer route. Solve observation-based riddles, hear short history notes, and find local food and shop tips. Start anytime, pause freely, and use the app in six languages, with English available.

“Die wichtigsten Gebäude werden gezeit. Viel Geschichte erzählt. Für Familien mit Kleinkinder weniger interessant.”

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

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

Use the Explorial app to explore Lausanne on foot, starting at Château St-Maire. Solve sight-based questions, complete creative photo challenges, and collect points at places such as Cathedral Square, Bel Air Tower, and Esplanade de Montbenon. Plan on roughly two hours, with breaks whenever you like.

“We did not go on the self guided tour. We could not find the place to go and did not know the time. Wasted money.”

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