Halloween Bern: a child-eating fountain and a city mystery

City games in Bern (1) ↓

For halloween Bern has one sight that needs no decoration: a fountain with an ogre eating children. Add the dark arcades of the old town, the medieval clock tower and the cold air off the Aare, and an autumn evening here feels quietly eerie. Our city game lets you explore it all as a detective story on your own phone. You start whenever you like and walk at your own pace.

€19.95 per team · ≈ €5 per person
On your own phone, no app
Start any time within 12 months
Free cancellation until you start
4.4 on Google (24 reviews)

City games in Bern

Detective Murder Mystery Game

Detective Murder Mystery Game Bern

1.5–2 hours · 1–4 players per team · no app

€19.95 per team

Group games: teams against each other

City ConquestRace Through BernA city game where teams play against each other: at least 2 teams of 1–4 players, each team on its own phone.

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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Bern's darker corners

The Kindlifresserbrunnen, the Child-Eater Fountain, has stood on the Kornhausplatz since the 1540s. On top sits a figure stuffing a small child into his mouth, with more children in his bag. Nobody knows for sure what it was meant to show, and that makes it even stranger to see at night.

A few steps away stands the Zytglogge. Before it became the famous clock tower it was a city gate, and for a time it was also used as a prison.

Halloween is fairly new in Switzerland. The older autumn custom in many towns is the Räbeliechtli parade, when children carry lanterns carved from turnips through the dark streets.

Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!

Martin M.

Which city game can you play in Bern?

Our game in Bern is Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Bern, a detective story based on Sherlock Holmes. You play it in the free Loquiz app on your own phone.

The route begins at the Heiliggeistkirche near the station and leads you past the Erlacherhof and under the Zytglogge to the Kindlifresserbrunnen. On the way you collect clues, solve riddles and work out who did it.

The game costs €19.95 per team: one phone, at most 4 players. It takes 1.5 to 2 hours, and you can start whenever you like, every day. The ticket stays valid for 12 months.

Is Ghost Hunters coming for halloween Bern?

Yes, our ghost game Ghost Hunters is coming to Bern. Leave your e-mail address on this page and we will tell you when it starts.

Until then, play the detective game on an autumn evening: the arcades keep you dry, and the old town is at its most atmospheric after dark. It suits friends, couples and colleagues. With the code HALLOWEEN50 you get 50% off all our games, valid until 2 November.

What does a halloween Bern game cost?

The game costs €19.95 per team: one phone, at most 4 players. With HALLOWEEN50 you pay half until 2 November.

Can we play in the evening?

Yes, you start whenever you like. The route runs through the lit old town, so an evening game works well.

Do I need an app?

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

Is it suitable for children?

Children who like puzzles can join in, and the fountain is a favourite. The story is a detective mystery, not a horror game.