Top 7 Scavenger Hunts in Bern

1.Bern Foxtrail granite

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.Bern Foxtrail slate

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

You follow a fox-themed puzzle trail from Bern’s main station through the UNESCO-listed old town and toward the Federal Palace and Politzentrum. Expect about 2.5 hours of walking, electronic clues, water-powered hints, a mannequin, and some tricky tasks. The private route suits groups with children aged 11 and older.

“The tripadvisor link is incorrectly referenced. I don't see why it should be called "slate..."”

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6.Thun Foxtrail Treasure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $46

Follow the Foxtrail Treasure from Thun into Hünibach, through the Cholerenschlucht and Schloss Hünegg park, then back toward the Thuner Schlossberg. You solve observation-based puzzles as a private group, with no strict time limit. Plan on about two and a half hours, sturdy shoes, and extra time for breaks.

“Beautiful course in the vicinity of the city. Climbing up to finally descend on the shores of the lakes. We need good shoesAuto-translated”

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7.Thun Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $8Best value

Use the Explorial app to explore Thun from Bahnhofstrasse 3, solving clues, answering questions, and completing photo tasks. The roughly two-hour private experience leads you to Rathausplatz, Schloss Thun, Stadtkirche Thun, and other sights. Your access code comes after booking, and the tour is available in German and French.

“Wir hatten eine wunderbare Zeit in Thun dank der Explorial App. Die Rätsel waren spannend und wir haben viel über die Stadt gelernt. Es war schön, in kleineren Gruppen zu spielen und die Stadt auf eine neue Art zu erkunden. Kleine technische Probleme, aber nichts, was den Spaß ruiniert hätte. Empfehlenswert!”

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