Murder in the Canal
Train journey to Einsiedeln including crime trail to Arth-Goldau
A body in Lake Walen. A second in the Linth Canal. What connects them? At first glance, just one thing: Both were murdered in cold blood.
Between Lake Walen and Lake Zurich, you’ll follow a trail of old feuds, wounded pride, jealousy, and bitter inheritance disputes. Behind well-kept facades, abysses open up, and everyone seems to be hiding something. Once you’ve cracked the case, you’ll have earned a dip in the cool water.
Included in the experience:
One-way trip to Unterterzen from Zurich, St. Gallen, Chur, Rapperswil, Einsiedeln, and Linthal, and return trip from Schmerikon
Access to the mystery story “Murder in the Canal”
Mystery guide (booklet)
1 coffee, tea, or hot chocolate in the SOB train bistro
Here’s how it works
Getting there and starting out: Your journey begins with a comfortable train ride to Unterterzen. Once you arrive, use your personal access code to unlock the Mystery Trail on your smartphone.
Follow the clues along the Mystery Trail: From the Unterterzen train station, head to Marina Walensee, where you’ll begin your search for clues. Exciting puzzles, hidden clues, and surprising twists await you along the route.
Solve the case and head home relaxed: If you’ve pieced together all the clues correctly, you’ll succeed in solving the case and exposing the culprit. The Crime Trail ends in Schmerikon. From there, you’ll take a leisurely train ride back home. Tip: Along the route, you’ll find numerous cafés and restaurants that are perfect for a short break. Use the time to compare notes, discuss suspects, and develop new theories. If you’d like, you can combine the excursion with a light hike along Lake Walen—suggestions for this will be provided in Unterterzen.
The mystery trail is available only in German.