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- Norwegian
- German
- Swedish
- Portuguese
- English
- Italian
- French
- Spanish
- Japanese
- Danish
- Dutch
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
Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app.
Around 2 hours - any group size.
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 your Explorial tour today. Start whenever you want. *** After booking, you’ll receive your game code via text message and a Viator message. *** Download the Explorial app for free. *** Head to the meeting point and enter the game code provided (6 digits) to start the tour.
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
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
- After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
- After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
- Smartphone required: Bring your own fully charged smartphone with an active mobile data connection to the start of the tour. Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
- Recommended attire: It’s best to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes — approx. 2 hours of light walking
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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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