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Detective Trail at Burgdorf Castle

BurgdorfOperated by MyCityHighlight AG

Solve tricky puzzles on the Detective Trail and explore Burgdorf's old town and the Emme river. Crack the code at the castle and earn a small reward.

CancellationNon-refundable

Meeting pointBurgdorf, 3400 Burgdorf

Highlights

Solve challenging riddles on a treasure hunt through Burgdorf's old town
Follow Detective Badger for 4.3 km to Burgdorf Castle
Discover the Emme river and sculptures by Bernhard Luginbühl
Learn interesting facts about the city of the Zähringers along the way
Crack the four-digit code and unlock the treasure chest

Description

On the Detective Trail, you follow Detective Badger through Burgdorf's historic old town. The 4.3 km route leads up to Burgdorf Castle. Illustrated directions guide you from station to station.

Along the way, you solve puzzles using clues from your surroundings. You'll discover the Emme river, the secondary school, and sculptures by Bernhard Luginbühl. You pass the Franz Gertsch Museum and learn interesting facts about the Zähringer dynasty.

The trail ends at Burgdorf Castle, a former workplace of Heinrich Pestalozzi. Using the correct answers, you'll form a four-digit code that opens the treasure chest, allowing you to choose a small reward.

Practical Information

Difficulty level: medium
Children aged around 8 usually solve the puzzles on their own, 6 and up with support
Between stations six and seven, the route follows along the Emme river
Picnic areas are located at stations nine and ten
A small playground lies between the two picnic spots

How the Detective Trail Works

You can choose between a digital web app or a printable treasure map. On site, illustrated directions lead to each station. If you get stuck, you can access hints and solutions.

In bad weather, you can postpone the trail to another day. If the treasure chest is inaccessible, the reward will be sent within Switzerland and Liechtenstein.