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School Trip Zurich – the Escape Game for the Whole Class
Class spirit instead of screen time: school trip, class outing or project week in Zurich
The escape game for your school trip, class outing or project week – for primary and secondary school, at prices that fit every class budget.
What your class will experience: teamwork, communication and togetherness
What your class will experience: teamwork, communication and togetherness
Looking for a school trip activity in Zurich that’s more than just an outing? In our outdoor escape games, the class solves tricky puzzles in teams right in the heart of Zurich’s Old Town – and experiences things that often fall by the wayside in everyday school life: talking to each other, listening, deciding together and standing up for one another. Everyone is needed, because the puzzles can only be solved as a team.
That’s how the school trip strengthens exactly what holds a class together:
- Class spirit: Reaching a goal together builds bonds – across cliques.
- Collaboration: Nothing works without agreement; every idea counts.
- Communication: Whoever discovers something has to explain it to the others.
- Respect and trust: Outgoing and quieter pupils contribute equally.
- Exercise in the fresh air: Two hours on the move instead of in front of a screen.
At the end, the winning team receives the coveted trophy at the award ceremony – and the whole class gets an experience they’ll talk about for a long time.
Deliberately smartphone-free
Children and teenagers have their smartphones with them all day – with us, they stay in their bags. Each team gets just one tablet to guide the group through the mission. That gets everyone talking: who reads out loud, who searches, who does the maths? Instead of looking at their own screens alone, the pupils look at each other. No personal phones needed, and you can safely leave bags with us.
Book your school trip online – one flat rate for the whole class
The Magic Portal or Operation Mindfall – CHF 299 per class
Who wants to be the Zurich Lion? – CHF 199 per class
A school trip on a tight budget: flat rate instead of a price per child
We know how tight class budgets are. That’s why you don’t pay per child, but one flat rate for the whole class: CHF 299 for The Magic Portal or Operation Mindfall, CHF 199 for Who wants to be the Zurich Lion?. For a class of 22 pupils, that’s around CHF 13.60 or CHF 9 per child – trophy for the winning team included. Teachers and accompanying adults play for free. Up to 5 teams compete head-to-head. For primary classes, we recommend that a teacher or supervisor accompanies the group. Need an invoice for the school administration? No problem – just get in touch.
For schools: an escape game for the whole project week
Planning a project week, sports day or special days with lots of classes? Then bring the escape game straight to your school: for one week, we provide Operation Mindfall or The Magic Portal with 5 complete game sets – for CHF 999 (excl. shipping). Class after class can play as often as you like.
This brings the cost per child down to a minimum: if, for example, 20 classes of 22 children each play during a project week, the game costs around CHF 2.30 per child. Ideal for schools with many classes and project weeks with lots of groups.
This brings the cost per child down to a minimum: if, for example, 20 classes of 22 children each play during a project week, the game costs around CHF 2.30 per child. Ideal for schools with many classes and project weeks with lots of groups.
Meeting point at Predigerplatz – our game master welcomes your class
Our game master will meet your class 5 minutes before the start at our shop at Predigerplatz 22, 8001 Zurich – right in the Niederdorf and just an 8-minute walk from Zurich main station. They welcome the pupils, divide the class into teams of 4 to 5 children and explain the mission so everyone can get started straight away. Each team receives a tablet and, for the augmented reality games, an action pack with cool gadgets. The game master stays reachable during the game and leads the award ceremony with a trophy for the winning team at the end. Bags and backpacks can be safely left with us during the game. For The Magic Portal and Operation Mindfall, our school routes run exclusively through the Niederdorf – short distances, low-traffic streets and safe squares, just like our children’s routes.
The Magic Portal – primary school, ages 8 to 12
Danger lurks from long-forgotten worlds! The portal guardian has been put out of action by a powerful spell, and evil creatures now roam Zurich. Using augmented reality, the class finds the magic crystals and closes the portals. Our easiest game – ideal for lower and middle primary.
Operation Mindfall – upper primary and secondary, ages 10 to 15
Spider Technologies has developed a virus that has already infected 20% of the city of Zurich. As secret agents of the organisation W.I.S.E., the pupils must prevent the disaster – with brains, teamwork and a good dose of excitement.
Who wants to be the Zurich Lion? – secondary school, ages 12+
The city quiz through Zurich: teams answer knowledge questions at the most beautiful spots in the Old Town, across four difficulty levels and against the clock. Ideal for secondary classes who want to discover Zurich in a playful way – with a longer route of around 5 to 6 km.
The school trip at a glance
- Price: CHF 299 per class (Portal or Mindfall), CHF 199 per class (Zurich Lion)
- Offer for schools: 1 week, 5 game sets, CHF 999 (excl. shipping)
- Teachers and accompanying adults: free
- Teams: 4 to 5 pupils, up to 5 teams head-to-head
- Age: from 8 (primary school) to secondary school
- Duration: around 2 hours
- Smartphone-free: one tablet per team, personal phones stay in bags
- Routes: safe and low-traffic in the Niederdorf (Portal and Mindfall)
- Start: Predigerplatz 22, 8-minute walk from Zurich main station
- Finale: award ceremony with trophy
- If it rains: we hand out umbrellas and ponchos
- Invoice for the school: on request
School trip in Zurich – FAQ
How much does the school trip cost for the whole class?
The Magic Portal and Operation Mindfall cost a flat rate of CHF 299 per class, Who wants to be the Zurich Lion? CHF 199 per class. Teachers and accompanying adults play for free. For 22 children, that’s around CHF 9 to CHF 13.60 per child.
Which game suits which school level?
For primary school (ages 8 to 12), we recommend The Magic Portal. From around age 10 and for secondary school, Operation Mindfall is a great fit. For secondary classes aged 12 and over, the city quiz Who wants to be the Zurich Lion? is ideal.
Do pupils need a smartphone?
No – and that’s intentional. Each team plays with a tablet from us. Personal phones stay in bags so the class communicates with each other instead of with a screen.
How safe are the routes?
For The Magic Portal and Operation Mindfall, our school routes run exclusively through Zurich’s Niederdorf – low-traffic, with short distances and safe squares. For primary classes, we recommend that a teacher or supervisor accompanies the group.
What does the game develop in a class?
Class spirit, collaboration and communication. The puzzles can only be solved together: pupils have to coordinate, listen to each other and make decisions as a team.
How many pupils can take part?
Each team has 4 to 5 children, and up to 5 teams play at the same time, head-to-head. Is your class bigger, or are several classes coming? Get in touch.
How long does the activity take?
Around 2 hours including the welcome, the game and the award ceremony – ideal as part of a school trip or an excursion day.
Is there an offer for whole schools or project weeks?
Yes. We provide Operation Mindfall or The Magic Portal for one week with 5 game sets – for CHF 999 (excl. shipping). With many classes, this brings the cost down to just a few francs per child.
Can we get an invoice for the school?
Yes, of course. Get in touch and we’ll issue the invoice to your school.
What happens if it rains?
The game takes place in all weather. If it rains, we hand out umbrellas and ponchos.
Can we leave our bags with you?
Yes, bags and backpacks can be safely stored with us at Predigerplatz during the game.
Planning a school trip, class outing or project week? We’re happy to advise you and put together a no-obligation offer.
