11 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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5.Bern Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

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

Use the Explorial app to walk through Bern, solve questions, find landmarks, and complete photo challenges. The roughly two-hour private activity starts at Käfigturm and visits the Bundeshaus, Zytglogge, Rathaus, and other central sights. It is self-guided, with language options including English, French, Spanish, German, and Italian.

“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.Fribourg Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

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

Use the Explorial app to explore Fribourg on foot, solve sight-based questions, and earn points through creative photo tasks. The route takes about 1 to 2 hours and includes Saint-Nicolas Cathedral, Samson’s Fountain, Fribourg Centre, and a bridge stop. You can pause and continue at your own pace.

“varied and worthwhile tour. The tour brought a Fribourg closer and there was an interesting insight into the city.Auto-translated”

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7.Basel Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

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

Start at Barfüsserplatz and use the Explorial app to explore Basel on foot. Solve questions at the Tinguely Fountain, Minster, City Hall, and Old Town, then earn points with creative photo tasks. The self-guided route takes about one to two hours and lets you pause whenever you like.

“Ich reise gerne in nahegelegene Städte für ein Wochenende. Mit den Schnitzeljagden habe ich nun den perfekten "Tourguide" gefunden - ich kann mir die Zeit selbst einteilen, zwischendurch Kaffee trinken und lerne eine Menge Neues.”

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8.Zug Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

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

Discover Zug on foot with Explorial’s self-guided app tour. Starting at Landsgemeindeplatz, you’ll solve questions, follow map clues, complete creative photo tasks, and visit places such as Zyttum, Unter Altstadt, and Kolinbrunnen. Plan on about one to two hours, with no fixed end time.

“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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9.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-km Geneva route from Basilica Notre-Dame through the Old Town. Solve light puzzles at six outdoor sights, hear short history and legends, and pause whenever you like. It takes about three hours, works in seven languages, and requires mobile data.

“Great fun and a fab way to see the sights. Great that there are clues available! Not too long and not ridiculously difficult either 👍”

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10.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 walk 3.5 km through Basel, solving riddles at the Rathaus, Spalentor, Münsterplatz, and more. Audio stories, GPS directions, restaurant tips, and flexible start times make this a practical self-guided city introduction.

“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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11.Thun Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $8

Use the Explorial app to explore Thun from Bahnhofstrasse 3, solving clues and photo challenges at Rathausplatz, Schloss Thun, Stadtkirche Thun, and other sights. The self-guided game runs in German or French, takes about one to two hours, and lets your private group pause whenever you like.

“Wir hatten super viel Spaß und haben ohne Vorbereitungen die wichtigsten und schönsten Gegenden von Thun gesehen.”

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