Halloween Annecy: solve a murder by the canals after dark

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Planning something for halloween Annecy? Picture the old town at dusk: dark water in the canals, the lake turning grey and lamps coming on along the quays. With Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Annecy you walk through that scene with your own phone, reading clues and questioning suspects until you can name the killer. You start when you like and play at your own pace.

  • €19.95 per team · ≈ €5 per person
  • Start any time within 12 months
  • Free cancellation until you start
  • 4.4 on Google (24 reviews)
Palais de l’Île – City Game in Annecy

City games in Annecy

Group games: teams against each other

City Conquest – Race Through AnnecyCity ConquestRace Through AnnecyA city game where teams play against each other: at least 2 teams of 1–4 players, each team on its own phone.Expected soon in Annecy

What players in other cities say

4.4 on Google (24 reviews)

  • ★★★★★

    Wir (Mein Mann, unsere 9-jährige Tochter und ich) haben heute ganz spontan das Spiel "Moordmysterie Düsseldorf" gebucht und gespielt. Die Buchung verlief schnell und reibungslos. Es hat super viel Spaß gemacht! Die Story, die Rätsel, das Konzept, die Route, die Gestaltung der App... richtig gut!!! Das Spiel würde ich vor allem Familien mit Kindern empfehlen. Für Erwachsene waren die Rätsel (meiner Meinung nach) zu einfach. Aber trotzdem wegen der schönen Route durch Düsseldorf, der Story, den lustigen Anweisungen zwischendurch eine schöne Aktion, die man zusammen machen kann.

    Lingling Z.October 2026 · via google
  • ★★★★★

    Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!

    Martin M.March 2026 · via google
  • ★★★★★

    Game in Amsterdam was fun!

    Enzo L.March 2026 · via google
  • ★★★★★

    Had So much fun playing while exploring the city

    Philip C.March 2026 · via google
  • ★★★★★

    I had a fantastic experience with CityGame! The concept is creative, engaging, and a great way to explore a city in a completely new way. The games are well-designed, combining puzzles, storytelling, and adventure so you’re constantly discovering something interesting around every corner. What I especially love is how CityGame turns a normal walk through the city into an interactive experience. It’s perfect for friends, families, or team outings, and it makes sightseeing much more exciting than the usual tours. Everything was easy to use, the challenges were fun and clever, and it really encouraged us to look closer at the city and its hidden details. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a unique and memorable way to explore!

    Jessica S.March 2026 · via google
  • ★★★★★

    This is an interesting way to conduct a self-guided Amsterdam city tour. It used the GPS on your phone to guide you to stops on a route. There are mini quizzes once you arrive at the stops on the path. The quizzes draw your attention to features in front of you or to a brief history of the place. In many cases, we visited a spot that would not have been obvious as a regular passer by. The tour as a whole was interesting to us as newcomers, but I would have liked more information on many locations we visited - a few links outside of the app for each place would have been helpful. Beyond that, the interface was a bit clunky and sometimes awkward to navigate. We definitely don't regret trying this out and feel like we got our money's worth on the experience.

    JaibhijaiJune 2024 · via google
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How is Halloween celebrated in Annecy?

In France Halloween is a recent custom. You will see pumpkins in shop windows and some children in costumes, but the season really belongs to Toussaint, All Saints' Day on 1 November. Families visit the graves of their relatives and bring chrysanthemums, the flower of remembrance in France.

In Annecy that means quiet late October evenings, often with mist over the lake and the mountains vanishing into the dark. The old town empties out after the summer crowds, and the narrow arcades and canals take on a more mysterious feel. A detective story fits that mood far better than a fright night.

Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!
Martin M.

Prison walls and saints on the route

The most famous building in Annecy, Le Palais de l'Île, stands on a small island in the Thiou canal. Over the centuries it served as a residence, a mint, a courthouse and a prison, and it is easy to imagine prisoners looking out at the dark water from its thick walls.

High above the town stands the Basilique de la Visitation, where the relics of Saint Francis de Sales and Saint Jane Frances de Chantal are kept. Both lived in Annecy and founded the Visitation order here in the 17th century. On the way you also pass Île des Cygnes, Centre Bonlieu and Jardins de l'Europe by the lake, peaceful spots that look quite different once the light goes.

Halloween Annecy with Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Annecy

Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Annecy is a detective game on foot whose story is based on Sherlock Holmes. You play it in the free Loquiz app on your own phone. It takes 1.5–2 hours and costs €19.95 per team: one phone, at most 4 players.

Our ghost game Ghost Hunters is coming to Annecy. Leave your e-mail address on this page and we will let you know when it starts. Until 2 November, the code HALLOWEEN50 gives you 50% off all our games.

What is a fun idea for halloween Annecy with friends?

Play Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Annecy in the evening: you walk past Le Palais de l'Île and the lake while you solve a murder.

How long does the game take?

About 1.5–2 hours, at your own pace. You can pause for a drink on the way.

What does it cost?

€19.95 per team: one phone, at most 4 players. With HALLOWEEN50 you get 50% off all our games until 2 November.

Do we need an app?

Yes, the game runs in the free Loquiz app on your own phone.

Is there a ghost game in Annecy?

Ghost Hunters is coming to Annecy. Leave your e-mail address on this page to hear when it starts.

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