Detective-Trail: Lausanne – The Hidden Treasures
In Lausanne, the hilly city on Lake Geneva becomes the ultimate backdrop for clever young sleuths. Together with Detective Badger, turn your family outing into a thrilling treasure hunt between the majestic cathedral and the sparkling lake.
Experience the Lausanne Detective Trail, a unique scavenger hunt through the Olympic Capital. With your treasure map in hand, follow Detective Badger’s trail from the impressive cathedral through the modern Flon district down to the shores of Ouchy. Solve tricky riddles along the way and discover the hidden gems of the Vaudois metropolis.
Once you’ve solved all the clues, a small surprise awaits you in a real treasure chest at the finish line.
This trip to Lausanne is the perfect outdoor experience for families and explorers. A diverse riddle adventure that playfully strengthens teamwork and sharpens your eye for the city’s many fascinating details.
How much does the Detective-Trail cost? – Prices per person:
Adults and children aged 6 and over are required to pay.
Schools benefit from a 20% discount. Write to us!
(orderable from 2 persons)
Start right after purchase: Simply log in to your account and access the adventure under “Games & Trails.” There, you can flexibly decide whether you want to use the print or the online version.
Your Guide to the Riddle Adventure: Everything About the Detective Trail in Lausanne on Lake Geneva
Trail option: With treasure chest 
Opening hours Trail: Open daily – time freely selectable
Access treasure chest: Monday to Sunday 9:00 – 18:00. Closed on 25 December and 1 January. On the remaining Sunday opening hours apply on the other public holidays.
No responsibility is taken for the correctness of this information. If the treasure chest is not accessible, the gift will be sent to you. You will find the information regarding the forwarding on the page with the solution code.
Duration: approx. 2 h 30 (without break)
Distance: about 4 km on foot, Metro is used twice
Start: Cathédrale Lausanne, Place de la Cathédrale (Cité)
Métro M2 direction « Croisettes » ; bus 6 an 7 – stop by Métro and bus « Bessières »
End: Visitor Centre Lausanne Tourisme, Avenue Louis-Ruchonnet 1, 1003 Lausanne
Other information: At riddle 7 and 8 you are in the Flon, where there are shops and restaurants. At riddle 12 you are at the Olympic Museum. You can have a picnic there. The temporary exhibitions of the Olympic Museum can be visited for free. Admission to the other exhibitions is free for children up to the age of 16, but there is a charge for adults. If you want to visit the cathedral and the Olympic Museum, allow enough extra time.
Metro use: On the Detective-Trail you will make two trips on the metro. If you only use the metro for these two journeys, you can buy single tickets, otherwise we recommend the day ticket for 2 zones (11, 12). Cost: CHF 9.80 full fare; CHF 6.90 with Half-Fare Card. Overnight guests in Lausanne receive a Lausanne Transport Card and do not need a single ticket/day pass.
Pushchairs: This trail is not suitable for pushchairs 
Local points of sale: Visitor Centre Lausanne Tourisme, Avenue Louis-Ruchonnet 1, 1003 Lausanne. Opening hours and contact of the Visitor Center Lausanne.
Difficulty level: medium
Year creation: 2022
Treasure map Lausanne
On the Trail in the Olympic Capital: Your Detective Adventure between the Cathedral and Lake Geneva
Join Detective Badger on an interactive discovery tour through Lausanne, the vibrant metropolis on Lake Geneva, picturesquely located on the edge of the famous Lavaux vineyard region. This exciting riddle experience for young and old leads you right through the heart of the Vaud capital. Your treasure hunt starts at the impressive Cathedral and guides you to the historic Place de la Palud, where you can admire the historic town hall and the famous mechanical clock.
During your playful scavenger hunt, you will cross the modern Flon district, walk across the majestic Grand-Pont bridge with its stunning panoramic view, and discover the Tour Bel-Air, one of the first skyscrapers in Switzerland. A special highlight for all detectives is the ride on the country’s only metro, which takes you effortlessly through the city’s steep streets. Shortly before the finish, the trail takes you past the Olympic Museum, where you can immerse yourself in the fascinating world of sports.
The diverse route combines culture, history, and riddle fun in a unique way. The Lausanne Detective Trail is the ideal outdoor experience for families, school classes, and grandparents to discover the city from its most exciting side. Once you have successfully solved all the tasks, a real treasure chest awaits all successful investigators at the finish line. Are you ready for the mission in the Olympic Capital? Enjoy your riddle adventure!
More offers from MyCityHighlight
Check out our website MyCityHighlight – more leisure experiences are waiting for you!
MyCityHighlight stands for authentically developed outdoor experiences according to the motto: Collect adventures, not things! Our Detective-Trails, Crime-Trails, Finding-Daniel City Trails, and the outdoor escape game Find-the-Code are created directly on-site – every experience is personally developed by our team in the respective city or region. This is how we guarantee high-quality riddles and exciting insights that you can only get if you’ve explored the area yourself.
Our offers are aimed at families, couples, schools, companies, groups, and individuals of all ages – from children to seniors. All experiences are designed sustainably, without impacting nature, and can be booked easily, digitally, at any time, and spontaneously. MyCityHighlight combines playful discovery with responsible sightseeing and makes every city / every place a special adventure.
How does a Detective-Trail work?
- Flexible Start: No pre-registration required! After your purchase, you will find your trail in your customer account under “Games & Trails”. You can decide spontaneously whether you want to solve the riddles using the digital web app on your smartphone or the classic print version (for self-printing).
- Riddles & Discovery: Head to the specified starting point and follow the route. The illustrated directions will guide you safely from station to station, just like on a scavenger hunt. Solve the diverse riddles using the clues you find directly on-site. Along the way, you’ll learn exciting and surprising things about your surroundings – a real highlight for adults, too!
- Crack the Code & Secure Your Reward: Have you solved all the riddles? Then combine the correct answers into a four-digit code. With the right code, your sense of achievement awaits at the finish line, depending on the Detective Trail version:
- Treasure chest: Pick out a small gift (e.g., a yo-yo or a brainteaser).
- Shipping: We will conveniently send a surprise (e.g., a riddle booklet) to your home.
- Digital chest: Receive an exciting detective mystery story from Detective Badger.
- Help & Support: Is a riddle too tricky? Don’t worry! Both the web app and the print version provide instructions on how to download the solutions.
- Checklist for your Detective Badger Adventure
- Duration: Usually between 2 and 4 hours (depending on the trail).
- Equipment: A charged smartphone (web app) or the printed treasure map & a pen.
- Preparation: None! You can start immediately after booking.
- Dogs: Four-legged sleuths are welcome on the trails. If the treasure chest is located indoors, your dog may have to wait outside briefly.
- Age Group: An experience for the whole family! Children from approx. 8 years old can usually solve the riddles on their own; from 6 years old, it works wonderfully with a little help from the grown-ups. Younger siblings are also very welcome as “assistant detectives.”
- Experience it Together: The trails promote teamwork, whether with family, friends, or for a birthday party.
- Educational Factor: Discover interesting and surprising facts about the area you are in. Even as an adult, you’ll learn fascinating things you definitely didn’t know before.
- What about bad weather? Since you don’t have to commit to a fixed date, you are completely flexible. Simply postpone your adventure to the next sunny day. Your ticket remains ready for you in your customer account.
- School Classes: Contact us for a 20% discount!
A Detective-Trail as a gift idea?
The perfect gift for adventure seekers. Whether for a birthday, Christmas, or simply as a surprise: With a Detective Trail voucher, you give more than just an experience – you give quality time, excitement, and the joy of discovery, following our motto: Collect adventures, not things. Ideal for families, godchildren, or friends, and redeemable all year round.
A voucher is the perfect gift when you want to give something personal yet flexible. The Detective Trail voucher – a gift that connects. Give the gift of real experiences and shared adventures that will stay in your memory forever.
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