Zurich is international: around a third of the city does not hold a Swiss passport, many companies work in English, and visitors come from all over the world. An escape room that only works in German excludes half the team. At Escape City every one of the six rooms can be played in English or German, with puzzles, hints and game master in the chosen language.

How it works

  • At booking you state the language, per room. Mixed groups choose per team.
  • The game master briefs you in English, gives hints in English and explains at the end in English.
  • The rooms are built so that texts and codes work in both languages.
  • The website is available in English at escapecity.ch/en, with booking, prices and event enquiry.

For international companies

A team building with colleagues from five countries needs a programme where language is not an advantage. Six rooms run in parallel, up to 36 people at once, each team in its language. Afterwards apéro or flying dinner in the bar & lounge, by invoice, with a contact person who answers in English. Details under team building.

For visitors to the city

Escape City is in Altstetten, 15 minutes by S-Bahn from the main station, 8 minutes on foot from Altstetten station. 60 minutes of play, then the bar. Prices CHF 99 for 2 to CHF 210 for 6 players, the same on all days. Payment is online at booking.

Which room works best in English

All of them, with one note: Star Wars, Resident Evil and The Ring are based on English-language films and feel especially coherent in English. Titanic is the entry point for groups with mixed experience, Houdini the challenge.

At a glance
Languages English, German, selectable per room
Rooms 6, difficulty 4–8 of 8
Players 2–6 per room, up to 36 at once
Price CHF 99–210 per group
Getting there S-Bahn Zurich Altstetten, free parking

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Frequently asked questions

Can you play in English at Escape City?

Yes, all six rooms, with an English-speaking game master. You choose the language at booking, per room.

Does it work with mixed groups?

Yes. Each team chooses its language; in large groups German and English teams play at the same time in different rooms.

Is the website available in English?

Yes, at escapecity.ch/en with booking, prices, event enquiry and FAQ.

Which room is best for English-speaking guests?

All of them work. Star Wars, Resident Evil and The Ring are based on English-language films, Titanic is the entry point, Houdini the challenge.

How do I get from the main station to Escape City?

S-Bahn to Zurich Altstetten, around 10 minutes, then 8 minutes on foot. About 15 minutes door to door in total.