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The 15 Best Foxtrail Trails & Scavenger Hunts in Switzerland

27 tours  ·  from $8 a head

A trail of clues through a Swiss town, solved on foot with no guide. These 15 cover the city trails, the underground stretches and the harder rural routes, with prices, team sizes and how long each really takes.

Baden Foxtrail Aquae - Finding the robot, prisoner, and dressing gowns
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Baden Foxtrail Aquae

1.Baden Foxtrail Aquae

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47Our pick

Foxtrail Aquae turns Baden into a moving puzzle board. Your private group follows clues from Bahnhofstrasse through the old town and along the water, finding creative posts linked to a robot, a historic prisoner, Hotel Blume, Casino Baden, and more. Expect about 2.5 hours of walking, problem-solving, and city discovery.

“Exciting puzzles, you can see beautiful corners of the city and also see playgrounds. It is nice that you can also go to time-honored hotels or even to Casino Baden.Auto-translated”

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Einstein in Zurich: Walk in Time Exploration Game and Tour - Münsterbrücke, river views, and clue-led sightseeing
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Einstein in Zurich: Walk in Time Exploration Game and Tour

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

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

Start at Rathausbrücke and follow 11 mobile puzzle challenges through central Zurich, learning about Albert Einstein, science, and local history as you go. The self-guided Questo game takes about 1 hour 40 minutes, ends at Polyterrasse, and lets you pause, use hints, and continue at your own pace.

“It is a fun way to see the city. There is a story and you learn some science on the way. You go to places you might not otherwise see.”

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Lugano Fox Trail Galileo - The Galileo story and the search for the green chest
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Lugano Fox Trail Galileo

3.Lugano Fox Trail Galileo

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 18 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Start at Lugano station and follow the Galileo Foxtrail through steep streets, scenic viewpoints, and unusual city corners. You will decode clues, save knights, trace blood, and use a funicular-related challenge while searching for a mysterious green chest. The private experience suits puzzle fans with moderate fitness.

“The Fox trail was good. Book it directly via www.foxtrail.ch.”

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Geneva Virus Run: Stop the Infection Exploration Game - Starting at Plainpalais Skatepark
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Geneva Virus Run: Stop the Infection Exploration Game

4.Geneva Virus Run: Stop the Infection Exploration Game

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

Follow a zombie-themed puzzle trail through central Geneva, beginning at Plainpalais Skatepark and ending at Rousseau Island. You will solve clues at 12 city stops, including the Frankenstein Monument, Tavel House, the Flower Clock, and the old arsenal. The game lasts about 80 minutes, costs $7.21 per person, and is played through an app in English.

“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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Rapperswil Foxtrail Baccarat - Rapperswil old town, facts, and overlooked corners
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Rapperswil Foxtrail Baccarat

5.Rapperswil Foxtrail Baccarat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $52

Follow the fox through Rapperswil on foot and by public transport. You’ll solve secret messages, find unusual clue stations, and uncover facts about the old town, lake, and surrounding views. The trail lasts about 2.5 hours, suits private groups, and includes English starting materials and Foxtrail tickets.

“We booked the longer version and that paid off. It was a good experience and we had a lot of fun. However, improvements/repairs are needed here and there. Graduation was very anticlimactic. The last puzzle cannot be played due to damage. The hoped-for experience of success was thus a little absent.Auto-translated”

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Zurich Foxtrail Odysseus - The rail sections add a change of pace
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Zurich Foxtrail Odysseus

6.Zurich Foxtrail Odysseus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Follow Foxtrail Odysseus from Zurich Bahnhofplatz into old-town lanes and along the Limmat. Your private group solves secret messages, explores an enchanted garden, studies an art-gallery shop window, and uses both walking and rail travel. The route suits newcomers and locals, but requires moderate fitness and good weather.

“the foxtrail is great. But the logistic with Viator was very poor. Although the payment was taken, my booking was not passed so that we could take part. I therefore had to spend an extra hour on the day ordering again. I am in the process of requesting a refund from Viator.”

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Bern Foxtrail granite - Sing your way through the former bathing area
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Bern Foxtrail granite

7.Bern Foxtrail granite

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Start at Bern Hauptbahnhof and follow a fox-themed trail through the city’s eastern quarters, Dällhölzli zoo area, Mattenquartier, Münster, Bärengraben, and other historic sights. You’ll solve hands-on clues, use public transport, and walk at a moderate pace. The private format suits families, friends, and locals seeking a fresh way to see Bern.

“An interesting discovery of the whole city that showed us old and new landscapes of Bern. Plus funny and challenging taps that made us thinkAuto-translated”

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Bern Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour - Parliament Building and Käfigturm
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Bern Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

8.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 solve location-based riddles while exploring Bern’s Parliament Building, Zytglogge, cathedral, fountains, and Einstein Museum area. The private, self-guided tour takes about 2 to 2.5 hours, works in six languages, and can be paused or started anytime, but you need mobile data and a charged phone.

“Hallo Wir haben unsere Tour abgeschlossen. Können sie uns eine Rangliste unserer Teams zusenden? Danke, Lieber Gruss Rahel Stuber”

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Geneva Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking Activity - The Reformation Wall and Geneva’s big ideas
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Geneva Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking Activity

9.Geneva Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking Activity

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

Use the Explorial app to explore Geneva at your own pace. Follow map clues, answer questions about sights, and complete creative photo tasks as you walk from Rotonde du Mont-Blanc to Saint-Pierre Cathedral, the Reformation Wall, and Rousseau Island. Allow 1 to 2 hours, with breaks whenever you like.

“Awesome self guided, at your own pace, informative and interactive tour! Highly recommended for solo or group!”

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Lausanne (City Center) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour - Esplanade de Montbenon and the first sense of place
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Lausanne (City Center) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

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

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

Discover Lausanne on foot with an app-based scavenger hunt lasting about one to two hours. Use map clues to find sights, answer questions from signs and images, and complete creative photo tasks for points. Start near Château St-Maire, visit Cathedral Square, Bel Air Tower, Esplanade de Montbenon, and other city sights at your own pace.

“Lausanne has more charm with Explorial! So much history and beautiful places we discovered about Lausanne! Perfect getaway for a couple trip, and this app helped a lot. 10/10”

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Lucerne Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour - Fritschibrunnen and Lucerne’s Playful Side
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Lucerne Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

11.Lucerne Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

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

This self-guided Lucerne scavenger hunt takes about 1 to 2 hours and begins and ends at Lucerne Train Station. Use the app and access code to find sights, answer questions from signs and details around town, and complete creative photo challenges. The route includes Chapel Bridge, Fritschibrunnen, and the Church of St. Leodegar. It is offered in English and works well for private groups.

“Belle activité à faire en gang pour découvrir la ville de Lucerne !!! Je vous le conseille sans hésitation”

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Kloten Foxtrail Picasso - The art and technology combination
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Kloten Foxtrail Picasso

12.Kloten Foxtrail Picasso

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $45

Follow a fox through Kloten as you investigate Picasso’s stolen Dove with Peas. Expect secret messages, art puzzles, aviation radio, radar clues, walking, and public transport. The private 2.5-hour trail suits families, friends, and puzzle fans, but bring printed documents, a phone, and patience for tricky directions.

“Cool trail, great for kids to puzzle. Perfect for travelling by public transport. Interesting and beautiful places visited. Was nice - despite rainy weather.Auto-translated”

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Bern Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour - Starting at Käfigturm on Marktgasse
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Bern Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

13.Bern Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

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

Use the Explorial app to explore Bern at your own pace, solving questions and photo challenges around the Bundeshaus, Zytglogge, Rathaus, and other central sights. The self-guided route takes about one to two hours, works in English, French, Spanish, German, or Italian, and lets you pause whenever you like.

“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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Basel Foxtrail Cyan - Narrow lanes, bridges, and the old town
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Basel Foxtrail Cyan

14.Basel Foxtrail Cyan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Foxtrail Cyan is a private, puzzle-led walk through Basel’s old town and nearby streets. You follow clues through narrow lanes, across bridges, and past unusual features such as the monstrous salmon eggs. Plan about 2.5 hours, moderate walking, and a route that reveals parts of Basel a standard city tour may skip.

“Everything "pan ready" and top organized. The duration of the Foxtrail Cyan Mini is perfect for a school class. The difficulty level is for a 5th/6th. Great location. The ferry ride across the Rhine is fun.Auto-translated”

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Fribourg Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour - Bern Bridge and the first city clues
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Fribourg Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

15.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 at your own pace. Follow clues to Samson’s Fountain, Saint-Nicolas Cathedral, Bern Bridge, and other city sights, then answer questions and complete creative photo tasks. The private activity costs $18.61 per person, takes about one to two hours, and is offered in English.

“J'ai adoré la visite autoguidée à Fribourg! C'était très instructif et l'application était facile à utiliser.”

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