James Joyce's Swiss Odyssey in Zurich: Follow hist Footsteps
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Immerse yourself in the intriguing world of 1918 Switzerland, stepping into the shoes of the exiled literary genius, James Joyce.
As World War One casts its vast shadow, Joyce, longing for his native Dublin, searches for inspiration amidst the Swiss landscapes to pen a masterpiece that will immortalize his homeland in prose.
Embark on this outdoor escape game as you wander through the historical streets, seeking clues from Joyce's past and the city's enchanting allure to fuel the writer's imagination.
Dive deep into a literary journey, blending history with fiction, and experience the trials and tribulations of an artist far from home, yet close to his heart's muse.
As World War One casts its vast shadow, Joyce, longing for his native Dublin, searches for inspiration amidst the Swiss landscapes to pen a masterpiece that will immortalize his homeland in prose.
Embark on this outdoor escape game as you wander through the historical streets, seeking clues from Joyce's past and the city's enchanting allure to fuel the writer's imagination.
Dive deep into a literary journey, blending history with fiction, and experience the trials and tribulations of an artist far from home, yet close to his heart's muse.
Free
No booking needed. Just download the app, add it to your quests and start playing.
Places you will visit
13
It will take you
110-140 mins
You will walk
4340 steps
Total distance
3.3 km
Storyline
It's a chilly Sunday morning in October, 1918. You have woken up as James Joyce, Irish-born writer. With World War One still raging on, you are living in exile, indulging in a fictional odyssey that transports you back to your home city in Dublin, Ireland.
You wish to craft a life-defining masterpiece but you are feeling uninspired and imagery of home are distant in your memory. Your mission is to head out into the city and find inspiration.
You wish to craft a life-defining masterpiece but you are feeling uninspired and imagery of home are distant in your memory. Your mission is to head out into the city and find inspiration.
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Starting point James Joyce's Swiss Home
Universitätstrasse 38, 8006 Zürich, SwitzerlandFinish point James Joyce Pub
Pelikanstrasse 8, 8001 Zürich, SwitzerlandRatings and Reviews
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