Secrets of · Scavenger hunt
Secrets of Zürich Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour
1.5–2 hours · 1–4 players per team · no app€19.95 per team
Sherlock Holmes · Murder mystery
Zurich Self-Guided Detective Murder Mystery Game
- 1.5–2 hours
- 1–4 players per team
- In the free Loquiz app on your phone
- Start any time within 12 months
- Free cancellation until you start
Solve a detective murder mystery on foot in Zurich, from the Fraumünster over the Rathausbrücke to the Lindenhof, at your own pace.
There is a body in Zürich. Balthasar is the name, and nobody is coming to work out who did it except you.
It is a murder mystery game in outdoor form. You walk Zürich, the story comes to meet you, and every location holds a puzzle, a code or a photo task that crosses another name off the suspect list. Self-guided from the first step: you pick the day, you pick the hour, you set the pace.
Part of what the route covers: Rathaus, Rathausbrücke and Grossmünster.
The Route Through Zürich
St. Peter Church (Kirche St. Peter) and Rudolf-Brun-Brücke belong to the same case. You cover 3 to 4 km in all, and there is nothing stopping you sitting down halfway.
How Your Case in Zürich Plays Out
You move, the case moves. Each stop has something to solve and each digital character has something to say once you have solved it, and the suspect list shortens accordingly. Figure on 1.5 to 2 hours across 3 to 4 km, with as many breaks as you feel like taking. It asks the sort of attention Sherlock Holmes made his name on - the detail other people step over.
For Families, Friends and Teams in Zürich
With friends. A better answer to "what shall we do today" than another cafe. It works as a pair and it works as a four, and it gives you something to disagree about over dinner.
With your team. Two teams on one case turns it competitive, which is the whole point. No booking a room, no briefing, no waiting for stragglers: a team outing in Zürich that starts when the last person shows up.
With kids. The puzzles work from about eight years old. Younger ones walk along and help, older ones take over the phone, and the whole thing survives being interrupted by ice cream.
Questions People Ask First
How does the murder mystery game work?
You play it through the Loquiz app on your own phone. It opens in Zürich, the story moves with you, and every stop holds a puzzle, a code or a photo task standing between you and the next piece.
How long does it take?
Between one and a half and two hours for most groups, across 3 to 4 km. Slower is free: nothing is timed and nothing expires while you are having lunch.
How many people can play on one ticket?
One ticket covers one to four players on a single device, €19.95 in total. Bigger groups buy one ticket per four and race each other through the same murder.
Do we need to book a time?
Just a date. The hour is yours to choose, because nobody is standing anywhere in Zürich expecting you - no meeting point, no guide, no group.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, from about eight. The difficulty is easy, the walking is gentle, and children tend to be the fastest in the group at the photo tasks.
What happens if it rains?
You decide when to play and you can pause whenever you want. Step inside, wait the shower out and pick the case up again - no clock is running and nothing closes.
Is this a detective game or a walking tour of Zürich?
You get the walk either way. The difference is that you arrive at each place with a question, and a question makes people look at a building far harder than a plaque ever does.
What else is there to do in Zürich?
You can play more than one: other city games in Zürich use the same streets for another case, and the rest of Switzerland is one list away.
More City Games: Secrets of Zürich · Basel Murder Mystery · city games across Switzerland
- RathausZurich town hall, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
- RathausbrückeRathausbrücke, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
- GrossmünsterZwinglipl. 7, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
- St. Peter Church (Kirche St. Peter)St. Peterhofstatt, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
- Rudolf-Brun-BrückeRudolf-Brun-Brücke, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
- FraumünsterFraumünster, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
- WasserkircheLimmatquai 31, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
- LindenhofLindenhof, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
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- AugustinergasseAugustinergasse, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
- RindermarktRindermarkt, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
- LimmatquaiLimmatquai, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
How it works
- BookYour ticket arrives by email.
- Go to the startThe start point is in your email. Any day within 12 months.
- PlayOpen the link on one phone per team and press start.
What players in other cities say
- ★★★★★
Het mysterie was grappig maar heeft niets met de stad/omgeving te maken. Kan op elke plek worden gedaan. Dat is erg jammer. De puzzels zijn prima. Maar omdat alles via de app/telefoon gedaan moet worden ben je alsnog alleen maar bezig met een klein beeldscherm. Andere 'moord/mysterie' routes van andere aanbieders zijn echt leuker en beter omdat je bewust in de stad/omgeving op zoek moet naar aanwijzingen.
arjenRotterdam · October 2026 · Verified player - ★★★★★
We really recommend it, well put together and a programme that fills an afternoon! We enjoyed it! But 1 person had bought two games and shared them, because we were in two groups. Could it be that they were linked to each other?
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Wij vonden het echt een aanrader, goed in elkaar gezet en een middag vulllend programma! We hebben genoten! Maar 1 persoon had twee spellen gekocht en deze gedeeld, omdat we met twee groepen waren. Kan het zijn dat dat met elkaar gelinkt was?
Hilde R.Valkenburg · October 2026 · Verified player - ★★★★★
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
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