Scavenger Hunts in Zurich for Kids: The Best Options 2026 Compared

Looking for a scavenger hunt with your kids in Zurich? Multiple providers exist — but they're built for different age groups, budgets and tastes. Here's the honest comparison: Foxtrail, Explorial, UrbanMission and Quartierrätsel.

Why Quartierrätsel is different

The biggest difference: Quartierrätsel is built from the ground up for kids aged 6 to 10. They're guided by Luca and Mia, two friends on an adventure tour, who cheer them on at every station. While Foxtrail and Explorial only really click at 10–12+, first-graders can solve our puzzles independently — no school knowledge required, no frustration.

Three key advantages

• Age-appropriate puzzles: visual, observational, count-based — nothing you need to "know"
• No time pressure: Foxtrail and UrbanMission have time limits. With Quartierrätsel, take breaks, play, enjoy.
• One price for everyone: CHF 29 per group (up to 6 people). With Foxtrail you pay per person — over CHF 120 for a family of four.

Our verdict

For families with younger kids (6–10), Quartierrätsel is the best fit. Age-appropriate puzzles, fair pricing, and tours through interesting Zurich neighbourhoods instead of the crowded city centre. For older kids and teens, Foxtrail or Explorial are solid alternatives.