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Detective Trail Basel Old Town

NewBooked 1×BaselOperated by MyCityHighlight AGWeather

Explore Basel's Old Town on a detective trail featuring puzzles and well-known sights. Crack the code and unlock the treasure chest at the end.

CancellationNon-refundable
LanguagesGerman
Meeting pointBahnhof Basel SBB, Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel

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Highlights

  • Solve a variety of puzzles along the 4-kilometre route
  • Discover the Tinguely Fountain, Basel Minster and the Town Hall
  • Cross the Rhine Bridge and look for clues at Käppelijoch
  • Explore the Hoosesagg-Museum and the Wall of Fame in Gerbergässlein
  • Crack the four-digit code using all the answers
  • Open the treasure chest at the finish and choose a small surprise

Description

The detective trail turns the historic Basel Old Town into a playground for families. On the 4 km route, you follow illustrated directions and search for clues on site. Varied puzzles guide you step-by-step to the four-digit solution code.

Along the way, you’ll discover the Tinguely Fountain, Basel Minster, City Hall, and the Rhine Bridge. The route also passes Käppelijoch, the Hoosesagg Museum, and the Wall of Fame in Gerbergässlein. The trail ends at Läckerli Huus on Gerbergasse. There you open the treasure chest, choose a surprise, and sample Basel Läckerli.

Practical information

  • Difficulty level: moderate
  • Children from 8 years can usually solve puzzles independently; from 6 years with support
  • No preparation needed

How the Detective Trail works

You choose between the digital web app and a printable treasure map. The illustrated directions lead you from station to station. At each stop, you solve tasks using the clues on site.

From the correct answers, you form a four-digit code for the treasure chest. The web app and print version include hints for accessing the solutions. In bad weather, you can flexibly postpone the trail to another day.

Travelling by wheelchair

This trail is not wheelchair accessible.

Travelling with a stroller

This trail is only partially stroller-friendly, as the route includes a long staircase.

Travelling with a dog

Dogs are allowed on this trail. If the treasure chest is indoors, they may have to wait outside.

Inclusions

  • Included:

    Detective Trail through Basel Old Town

  • Included:

    Printable treasure map as a PDF

  • Included:

    Solutions to the puzzles available online

  • Included:

    Small surprise from the treasure chest

  • Not included:

    Tasting of Basel Läckerli (available when visiting the Genusswelt at Läckerli Huus)

Meeting point

Bahnhof Basel SBB, Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel

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Important information

  • Bookable for 2 people or more
  • You will receive the treasure map as a PDF with your booking confirmation
  • The trail is unguided; there is no desk or materials collection point on site
  • Bring: a printed treasure map and a pen
  • If the treasure chest is inaccessible, the gift will be sent afterwards within Switzerland and Liechtenstein

Questions about this experience?

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Provider

Operated by

MyCityHighlight AG

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