Outdoor Things to Do in Salzburg

Explore at your own pace with app-guided clues, puzzles, and hidden stories.

4.4325 reviews in SalzburgTrusted by 1M+ explorersSelf-guided · no booking · play offline

How it works

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Pick a Quest

Find an adventure that sparks your curiosity.

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Get the App

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Start & Play

Go to the start point and have fun!

What people have to say about quests in Salzburg?

4.4

Based on 325+ Local Reviews

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DomGill

Mozart’s Salzburg

it was a fun start in the city to do this mini Questo

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Pablo Lara Vera

The Last Song in Salzburg: A Family Quest

Muy padre , mucho caminar

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Rich & Anne

Mozart’s Salzburg

Great to learn about Mozart…:))

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Ways to explore Salzburg with Questo

One app, one type of quest — different ways to play it.

As a scavenger hunt

Solve clues and puzzles at real Salzburg landmarks. Race against the clock or take it at your own pace — and bring a group to compete for a spot on the leaderboard.

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As a self-guided walking tour

A GPS-guided walking route with stories along the way. Play on your own schedule, stop and resume anytime — and once you've downloaded a quest, it works fully offline.

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Frequently asked questions

How do self-guided walking tours in Salzburg work?
Download the Questo app, pick a walking tour in Salzburg, and start walking. The app guides you with GPS to each stop, where you solve a clue or puzzle before moving on. Most tours take 60-120 minutes. No booking needed, start anytime.
How many walking tours are available in Salzburg?
Questo currently offers 2 self-guided walking tours in Salzburg. Prices start from €4.99 per person.
Do I need to book a walking tour in Salzburg in advance?
No, Questo walking tours are self-guided and available anytime. There is no booking, no fixed time, and no guide to meet. Just open the app when you are ready and start exploring Salzburg at your own pace.
What are some fun walking games in Salzburg?

Salzburg offers treasure-hunt style walks where you follow puzzles, clues through Mozart’s birth house, Mirabell Gardens, the fortress and old town—perfect if you like exploring on foot but with a twist.

What should families do in Salzburg with kids?

Go for one of the family quests (“The Last Song in Salzburg” is great). Kids get to solve riddles, explore gardens, climb to fortress views, and take fun breaks. It’s more engaging than just wandering.

Looking for a romantic thing to do in Salzburg—any ideas?

Yes—take a stroll through the Altstadt at dusk, follow a quest that goes past the Salzach River, Mozart’s Residence and Mirabell Gardens. Watching the fortress light up across the rooftops makes it really sweet.

How long do quests take and how do I start one?

Most quests take between 1-1.5 hours depending on pace. To start: pick your quest in the app, head to the starting point (e.g. a square or landmark), and follow the clues.

How are these quests different from normal tours?

Instead of being led, you lead: you make discoveries, solve puzzles, pause where you want. It’s more interactive, more playful, and you'll notice things a normal guide tour might skip over.

Discover Salzburg, Austria on foot with Questo's self-guided walking tours: follow clues from landmark to landmark and uncover stories most visitors walk straight past. Choose from 2 quests in Salzburg, including player favourites like Mozart’s Salzburg and The Last Song in Salzburg: A Family Quest. From romantic walks to family-friendly adventures, there's a route for every kind of explorer. Players rate Salzburg's quests 4.4 out of 5 across 325 reviews. The routes cover 20 landmarks, monuments, and hidden corners across the city. From €4.99 per quest. No tour guide, no group, no fixed schedule, just you, your phone, and the city.

About Salzburg

Step into Austria’s baroque jewel with Questo's self-guided walking tours and city treasure hunts. Follow clues, solve puzzles, and uncover interactive stories as you explore Salzburg’s Old Town, music heritage, and hilltop views.

From mystery games in Residenzplatz to clue-filled adventures along the Salzach River and through Getreidegasse, each quest blends sightseeing with immersive storytelling. You will visit Hohensalzburg Fortress, Mirabell Palace, Mozart’s Birthplace, Salzburg Cathedral, and hidden gems like St. Peter’s Cemetery — all at your own pace, with no guide required.

Perfect for couples on a romantic stroll, families with kids, groups of friends, or solo travelers, Questo turns "things to do in Salzburg" into live, interactive adventures. Start anytime, pause for strudel or coffee, and experience Salzburg’s history, music, and beauty in a way you will never forget.