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Offered languages
- German
In Appenzell, Swiss democracy still happens by show of hands in the village square — and the painted houses around it look like they're voting too.
This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Appenzell on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time.
• Stand on the Landsgemeindeplatz, where citizens vote in the open air by raised hand
• Decode the painted facade of the Löwendrogerie, the village's most photographed pharmacy
• Study the Rathaus and its frescoed walls telling Appenzell's story
Around 2 hours, any group size, available in German.
By the last riddle, this pocket-sized capital will have shown you Switzerland at its most traditional — and most colourful.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
→ Book 1 ticket for each participant → You get one game code per booking by text or Viator message → Download the Explorial App or your app store → Open the app and enter provided game code (6 digits) → All participants join the game with same game code
What to expect
On the Landsgemeindeplatz, the riddles turn to living history: every April, thousands of Appenzellers still gather here to vote by raised hand — one of the last places on earth where democracy works this way.
At the Löwendrogerie, you'll decode one of Switzerland's most famous facades, painted top to bottom with medicinal plants and local motifs.
The Rathaus continues the gallery: its frescoes wrap the town hall in scenes from Appenzell's history, each one hiding details the app will ask about.
Around 2 hours at village pace, with time for Appenzeller cheese or a Biber pastry. By the end, you'll know the stories behind the paint.
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore or explorial.com. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
- Technical requirements: You will need a fully charged smartphone and an active mobile data connection
- Recommended attire: It’s best to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes — approx. 2 hours of light walking
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from going on the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
- Entrance fees are not required for the game. All puzzles relate to the public areas of the sights
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore or explorial.com. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
- Technical requirements: You will need a fully charged smartphone and an active mobile data connection
- Recommended attire: It’s best to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes — approx. 2 hours of light walking
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from going on the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
- Entrance fees are not required for the game. All puzzles relate to the public areas of the sights
- If you need more than 15 tickets just do another booking on the same day
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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