discover spiez from a different perspective
Discover Spiez the Fun Way
Spiez can be explored in many different ways. Whether you choose an educational themed trail, an exciting crime-solving tour or a fun family outing, these interactive trails combine exercise, learning and entertainment, turning the discovery of the destination into a special experience.
Eight educational themed trails, a crime-solving tour and a games trail offer plenty of variety for exploring Spiez. There is something for every age and interest. This article introduces the individual activities, from the village tour to the games trail. All tours can be completed independently, allowing participants to choose their own pace, starting time and breaks. Those who wish can also combine several activities and discover Spiez from different perspectives. The activities are ideal both for first-time visitors to Spiez and for returning guests who would like to experience familiar places from a new perspective.
For a first overview, the digital village tour via the SmartGuide app is an ideal choice. In around an hour, visitors discover seven important sights and learn fascinating background information about Spiez. The route starts at the railway station and, with the help of an audio guide and GPS coordinates, leads through Spiez Bay and the vineyards to Oberlandstrasse before returning to the starting point. The tour can be completed in full or by visiting selected locations only. The app is also worth downloading for destinations beyond Spiez, as it offers numerous other guided tours at destinations and attractions such as the Jungfraujoch.
Those wishing to explore individual themes in greater depth can choose from seven SmarTrails:
– Fascination of Nature
– Our Plant World
– Miracle of Bern
– Spiez Vineyard Discovery Trail
– Photo Spot Tour
– Legends Trail
– Church Tour
These virtual trails provide fascinating background information along the way. Visitors can choose a SmarTrail according to their own interests and preferences. While some circular trails focus on nature and the landscape, others explore the history, culture and special places of Spiez. As the tours run via a web-based application, there is no need to download anything – all you need is a smartphone and mobile data.
Puzzles, suspense and spectacular scenery await participants on the KrimiSpass crime-solving trail. Participants become detectives themselves and attempt to solve a case from the Bern Cantonal Police. The investigation takes two to three hours and leads to eleven locations, each providing new clues. To crack the case, all you need is a smartphone, something to take notes with and a cool head. The case can be solved alone or as a shared experience with family and friends. A new case is released every year around Easter, offering a fresh opportunity to put your detective skills to the test.
The Ludotrail adds even more variety to your discovery tour. Along a route of your choice, you can stop for as many games as you like. There are 30 different game stations in total, each designed to reflect its location or a local business. Every station is unique and offers a different gaming experience. The game set, including all game materials, a backpack and rule book, can easily be booked online for CHF 35 and then collected from the designated pick-up point. The experience is particularly suitable for families, as this playful way of exploring Spiez appeals to children and adults alike.
