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The Symphony’s Secret: A Bregenz Mystery

🔒 Instant Access: Book now and start immediately. No need to wait for a guide.

⏱️ Total Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume whenever you want.

🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 15 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.

📍 Starting Point: Leutbühel, Leutbühel, 6900 Bregenz, Österreich

🛡️ Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours before your planned start for a full refund.

🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English

Places you will visit

15

It will take you

109-139 mins

You will walk

3290 steps

Total distance

2.5 km

Route you will explore

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About this quest

Bregenz, present day. A locked instrument case. A letter from your late grandfather—once a beloved symphonist of the Bregenz Festival. 

He always spoke of a magical instrument, hidden away for the right hands to find. Now, it’s your turn. With only his cryptic words and memories of your childhood to guide you, follow the melodies of the past through the streets of Bregenz, solve the puzzles he left behind, and uncover the truth.

This real-world quest is more than a mystery—it’s a walk through legacy, music, and wonder. Bring your family or friends and explore together. Discover new corners of the city, challenge your mind, and create memories that linger like a haunting symphony. Will the case open for you?

What to Expect

This self-guided walking tour in Bregenz combines exploration, storytelling, and puzzle-solving into one unique experience. As you navigate through the city, you will discover 15 carefully selected locations, each revealing a piece of the story.

The entire quest takes approximately 7440 minutes to complete and covers 2.5km on foot. You will move at your own pace, with the freedom to pause whenever you want to take photos, grab a coffee, or simply soak in the atmosphere.

Each location features a challenge or puzzle that unlocks the next chapter of your story. These challenges are designed to be fun and engaging while teaching you about the history, culture, and hidden gems of Bregenz.

No tour guide needed – your smartphone becomes your guide. The Questo app provides directions, shares stories, and presents challenges along the way.

Highlights

  • Visit famous places like the Bregenz Festival and the slimmest house in Europe

  • Discover ancient Roman buildings and monuments

  • Enter the medieval old town Oberstadt and its legends

  • Learn about renowned art and architecture, such as the Kunsthaus Bregenz

  • Walk along the beautiful shore of Lake Constance to the Sunset Steps and the Fisherman's Pier

The mission: Your story in Bregenz

Your grandfather was a famous symphonist at the Bregenz Festival. Unfortunately, he passed away recently. 

After his death, you find an old, mysterious instrument case in his house. The case is locked. Next to it you find a letter from your grandfather. It is addressed to you. You remember that when you were a child, he told you about a magical instrument. Is it in this suitcase? 

Can you solve the riddles in your grandfather's letter to find out?
  • Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours
  • If the weather gets cold, you can pause and go inside to warm up at almost any location in the game
  • No attractions ticket(s) required

Tips & Recommendations

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Wear Comfortable Shoes

You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.

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Charge Your Phone

Make sure your smartphone is fully charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.

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Check the Weather

This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.

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Bring a Camera

You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.

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Stay Hydrated

Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.

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Play with Friends

While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.

Important Information

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Duration

Approximately 7440 minutes

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Distance

2.5km walking

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Group Size

Unlimited

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Difficulty

Easy to Moderate

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible (stairs and uneven surfaces)

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Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your scheduled start time

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Need to Know Before Booking

  • You will need the Questo app on your smartphone (iOS or Android)
  • Each ticket can be used by a group (share one device or play separately)
  • Internet connection required to download the quest initially
  • Once downloaded, you can play offline if needed

Ratings and Reviews

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Madlen Ruck

26 Dec 2025
Wow Bregenz

Hashbash

20 Jul 2025
really nice way to explore a beautiful city. creative and fun clues :)

Sani

20 Jul 2025
Amazing quest, great facts about Bregenz and such a fun way to get to know the city!

Cornel D

06 Nov 2024

Alexandra Hämmerle

22 Aug 2024

Beat the best: Top Bregenz explorers

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