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Turn Bern’s Old City into a puzzle: a self-guided scavenger hunt that leads you to the Zytglogge, Bundeshaus, and hidden corners via app-based clues. Perfect for curious explorers who want history, hands-on discovery, and flexible pacing.
Turn Bern’s Old City into a puzzle: a self-guided scavenger hunt that leads you to the Zytglogge, Bundeshaus, and hidden corners via app-based clues. Perfect for curious explorers who want history, hands-on discovery, and flexible pacing.
You start at the shadow of the Zytglogge, phone in hand, and the city opens like a map with directions hidden in its stones.
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Operated by Explorial · Bern, Canton of Bern
You start at the shadow of the Zytglogge, phone in hand, and the city opens like a map with directions hidden in its stones.
The scavenger hunt routes you across Bern’s compact Old City—a medieval island carved by the looping Aare River—passing the Bundeshaus plaza, narrow arcaded streets, and Rathaus facades. The game nudges you to read plaques, spot architectural details, and take creative photos, turning sightseeing into a series of small puzzles.
Bern’s historic core dates to the 12th–13th centuries and remains remarkably intact: sandstone façades, cobbled lanes, and that famous astronomical clock. Geologically the city sits on a Aare-formed peninsula with terraces and bridges that shaped its street plan. Culturally it’s bilingual and civic-minded—the capital’s monuments share space with everyday markets, fountains, and the bear enclosures that echo local symbolism.
Practical guide: download the app after purchase, enter your access code, and start at the indicated plaza. Expect 1–2 hours at a relaxed pace; the route is flexible and self-timed. Bring a fully charged smartphone, a small power bank, comfortable shoes for cobbles, and an eye for tiny details—many answers are on signs or carved stones. Public transit connects easily to the start and end points, so you can pause for coffee or extend the day on the Gurten or at Rosengarten for elevated views.
This experience blends light exercise, local history, and playful problem-solving—ideal for solo explorers, families, or groups who prefer to set their own pace while learning Bern’s stories.
Start locations are listed in the app after you enter the access code; common starts are near the Zytglogge or Bundeshaus plazas.
Most groups finish in 1–2 hours, but the game is untimed—take longer if you stop for museums or coffee.
Yes—the app support includes English, German, French, Italian, and Spanish.
Yes—it's self-guided and flexible; you can stop, explore side streets, and return when ready.
Explorial operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You start at the shadow of the Zytglogge, phone in hand, and the city opens like a map with directions hidden in its stones.
You start at the shadow of the Zytglogge, phone in hand, and the city opens like a map with directions hidden in its stones.
The scavenger hunt routes you across Bern’s compact Old City—a medieval island carved by the looping Aare River—passing the Bundeshaus plaza, narrow arcaded streets, and Rathaus facades. The game nudges you to read plaques, spot architectural details, and take creative photos, turning sightseeing into a series of small puzzles.
Bern’s historic core dates to the 12th–13th centuries and remains remarkably intact: sandstone façades, cobbled lanes, and that famous astronomical clock. Geologically the city sits on a Aare-formed peninsula with terraces and bridges that shaped its street plan. Culturally it’s bilingual and civic-minded—the capital’s monuments share space with everyday markets, fountains, and the bear enclosures that echo local symbolism.
Practical guide: download the app after purchase, enter your access code, and start at the indicated plaza. Expect 1–2 hours at a relaxed pace; the route is flexible and self-timed. Bring a fully charged smartphone, a small power bank, comfortable shoes for cobbles, and an eye for tiny details—many answers are on signs or carved stones. Public transit connects easily to the start and end points, so you can pause for coffee or extend the day on the Gurten or at Rosengarten for elevated views.
This experience blends light exercise, local history, and playful problem-solving—ideal for solo explorers, families, or groups who prefer to set their own pace while learning Bern’s stories.
