Lucerne Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Kapellbrücke & Old Town
Riddles and photo tasks lead you across Lucerne's landmarks instead of a guide's voice.
A self-guided scavenger hunt through Lucerne using the Explorial app on your smartphone. You solve riddles and trivia challenges to navigate from the 14th-century Kapellbrücke wooden bridge through the old town's Fritschibrunnen fountain to the twin spires of the Hofkirche, competing for points as you walk. The game takes around 2 hours, starts whenever you're ready, and works in 24 languages.
What’s included
- Free download of the Explorial app (iOS or Android).
- self-guided walking tour with interactive riddles, trivia challenges and photo tasks.
- points and scoring system to compete within your group.
- live location mapping to navigate between marked landmarks.
- learn about Lucerne's stories, history and local legends.
- total flexibility to start anytime, walk at your own pace and take breaks whenever you want.
Times
- Every day No fixed time
Before you book
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The experience
Download the Explorial app, enter your 6-digit game code at Lucerne's train station on the lakefront, and the riddles begin. The Kapellbrücke (Europe's oldest covered wooden bridge, its gable paintings telling the city's story) opens the route. You cross it on foot while the app feeds you clues about what you're seeing, and the leaderboard tracks your score against others in your group.
The old town pulls you next to the Fritschibrunnen, a carnival fountain older than most countries, where trivia challenges ask what locals still debate about its history. Then the Hofkirche's twin needle spires rise ahead: a survivor of a fire that took everything else around it. The courtyard views reward the climb. You walk at your own pace, take breaks whenever you want, and there's no waiting or fixed schedule to follow.
You'll need a fully charged smartphone with mobile data and the Explorial app downloaded before you start. The whole experience stays in public areas, so no entrance fees apply. Weather or illness? Reschedule for another day or switch to a different city without penalty.
Is this one for you?Bring your own group of up to 15 people. You compete against each other on the leaderboard while exploring the city at your own speed, with no guide or fixed schedule to follow. This works best for travelers who want to discover landmarks on their own terms and enjoy a game-based challenge alongside sightseeing.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Romanian, Danish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Ukrainian, Czech, Norwegian, Hungarian, Cantonese, Greek, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Finnish, Swedish, Hindi and Turkish.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 10): free.
What is the Kapellbrücke and why does it matter in Lucerne?
The Kapellbrücke is a 14th-century wooden bridge crossing the Reuss River, Europe's oldest covered bridge still standing. Its gable paintings tell Lucerne's story, and it's the opening landmark of the scavenger hunt where riddles guide you across its planks.
Can I start the scavenger hunt whenever I want, or is there a fixed time?
You start anytime you choose. There's no fixed departure time or guide waiting for you: download the app, enter your game code at the train station, and begin whenever suits your day.
What happens if bad weather or illness stops me from playing?
The Weather & Health Guarantee lets you reschedule for another day at no cost. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund if you need to cancel.
Do I need to pay entrance fees to visit the landmarks on the route?
No entrance fees are required. All the riddles and photo tasks relate to public areas of the sights, so you can complete the entire game without paying to enter any buildings.
How many people can play together in one booking?
Up to 15 people can book together as one group. If your party is larger, you'll need to make multiple bookings, and each group competes on the same leaderboard.
Lucerne Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Kapellbrücke & Old Town
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