CipherWalk

Outdoor escape room · Zürich

The whole city is the escape room.

Explore Zürich with your friends, walking a trail of puzzles across the city. Everyone gets different clues, so this is the rare escape room where every puzzle needs the whole team.

Available Quests

Three players approaching the grey Zürich-Wiedikon SBB station, blue station name across the facade.

Wiedikon Trail

📍 Zürich⏱ Est. 90 minutes🎟 CHF 29 per team

Discover the secrets of Wiedikon, one of Zurich's most vibrant neighborhoods. This trail will test your problem-solving as it takes you on a journey through the area's historical places.

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Illustrated key art for The Locksmith's Vault: a heavy spoked vault wheel with a graduated combination dial at its hub, bored through to show the lit roofs and spire of Zürich's old town inside.

The Locksmith's Vault

📍 Zürich⏱ Est. 90 minutes🎟 CHF 29 per team

A locksmith who trusted no bank built a hidden vault somewhere in the old city, then scattered its combination across her favourite streets. Her memoirs are in your hands. Follow her trail and reach the vault first.

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More cities coming soon

How It Works

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Unlock a quest

One person buys. The quest unlocks for the whole team.

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Meet at the start

Everyone needs a charged phone, mobile data, and the app installed.

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Walk the trail

The app guides you from stop to stop across the city. Every stop hides a puzzle.

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Solve together

Share your clues and explore the surroundings to crack each puzzle.

What people say

Begüm

We played this with a group of four, some knew each other well, some less so, and one person was completely new to the group. It turned out to be a great way to spend time together! The puzzles gave us something fun to work on as a team, while also leaving plenty of time to chat, get to know each other, and enjoy the experience.

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Çağın

We did this walk as a group of three. Had a really good time. Puzzles had nice interactions with the city as well as history trivias, consider spending around 1.5h. We managed to complete without many hints.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many players can play together?+

Teams are 2 to 4 players. One person buys the quest for the whole team; the rest join in the app at the start location. Each teammate sees different clues, so all of you are needed. Groups of 5 or more split into teams, stagger starts about 15 minutes apart on the same trail, and meet at the finish to compare.

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How long does a quest take?+

It varies by quest. When we have an estimate for a specific trail, it is shown on that quest.

When can I play?+

Whenever you want. Decide at lunch and play the same afternoon. You'll be reading clues on walls, plaques, and signs, so daylight makes them easiest to read. Light rain or cold weather is no problem; just dress for it.

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Do I need to be in Zürich?+

Yes. Quests are tied to specific streets and locations in Zürich, so you need to be there to play. More cities coming.

What do I need to play?+

A charged smartphone per player (iPhone or Android), comfortable walking shoes, and an internet connection. One person on the team buys the quest; teammates join in the app at the start.

Can I buy in the app instead?+

Yes. You can unlock a quest in the app on iPhone or Android, or buy it here on the website. Buying here does not sign you in, and the quest is not on an account until you add it in the app from the claim screen or the purchase email.

Can I get a refund?+

If you bought on the website and haven't played the quest yet, email support@cipherwalk.com within 14 days. For purchases made in the app, refunds are handled by Apple or Google through their standard refund process.

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Uetliberg, top of Zürich

Uetliberg

📍 Zürich⏱ Est. 45 minutes🎟 CHF 29 per team

A short loop at the top of Zurich's own mountain. You start and finish at Uto Kulm, the city below you and the Alps on the horizon, and the puzzles turn the summit walk into a quest.

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Get notified when new quests launch

Monthly drop with new quests and what we're working on. One email a month, max.