Put on your detective hat and let Zurich’s Old Town become the crime scene. This self-guided Sherlock Holmes game uses the city’s streets and history as clues in a two-hour, app-driven mystery perfect for families and groups.
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The cobblestones of Zurich’s Old Town take on a new cadence when you’re hunting clues: footsteps slow, heads tilt, and the Limmat’s cold current seems to nudge you toward the next lead. This self-guided Sherlock Holmes game turns the city into a live story—photographic tasks, coded messages and digital characters guide a two-hour investigation across narrow alleys, market squares and waterside promenades.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Light walking for those comfortable with 1–3 miles of urban walking; suitable for most fitness levels
Wildlife
History
Zurich’s Old Town preserves medieval street patterns and guild houses from its time as a key trading and banking center; the city’s urban fabric often becomes part of app-based city games.
Conservation
Play encourages walking and use of public transit—minimize paper by using only the app and respect historic facades and private property while solving clues.
Reserve your spot on the Zurich Self Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Charge your device
The game runs on your phone—start with a full battery and bring a power bank for extended play.
Wear grippy shoes
Cobblestones and short staircases in the old town demand stable footwear for comfortable walking.
Start in daylight
Play during daylight to read clues and capture photo tasks without straining to see details.
Use public transit
Zurich’s trams and trains can drop you close to the start and rescue you if weather or time cut the game short.
Smartphone with Loquiz app
Required to receive clues, interact with characters and submit photo tasks.
Portable battery pack
Keeps your device powered through two hours of app use and photography.
Comfortable walking shoes
Stable soles help on cobblestones and narrow stairways in the old town.
Compact rain jacket or small umbrella
Quick showers are common in shoulder seasons—stay dry without bulky gear.
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