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Offered languages
- German
Olten likes to say you can reach it from anywhere in Switzerland in under an hour — but this trail is about what happens when you actually get off the train.
This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Olten on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time.
• Cross the Alte Holzbrücke, the wooden bridge that has spanned the Aare for centuries
• Admire the Chorherrenhäuser, the stately canons' houses of the old town
• Track down the Rathskeller and its place in Olten's civic life
Around 2 hours, any group size, available in German.
By the last riddle, Switzerland's favourite meeting point will have become a destination in its own right.
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
The Alte Holzbrücke is the star crossing: a covered wooden bridge over the Aare, rebuilt after Napoleon's troops burned its predecessor, and the perfect stage for the first riddles.
Among the Chorherrenhäuser, you'll study the dignified homes of the canons who shaped old Olten — facades with dates, crests, and clues in equal measure.
The Rathskeller adds the civic chapter, a fixture of town life where politics and beer have shared a table for generations; the app knows which details to ask about.
Around 2 hours at strolling pace, with the old town's cafés close at hand. By the end, you'll have a soft spot for the town everyone else just changes trains in.
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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