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🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 10 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.
📍 Starting Point: Mirabell Gardens, Mirabellplatz 4, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
🛡️ Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours before your planned start for a full refund.
🌐 Available In: 🇩🇪 Deutsch 🇬🇧 English 🇳🇱 Nederlands
Places you will visit
10
It will take you
35-65 mins
You will walk
5120 steps
Total distance
3.9 km
Route you will explore
Starting point Mirabell Gardens
Mirabellplatz 4, 5020 Salzburg, AustriaFinish point Burgermeisterloch
Doktor-Ludwig-Prähauser-Weg 5020, 5020 Salzburg, AustriaAbout this quest
Salzburg, 1938. The hills may still be alive with music, but shadows are gathering fast. You are Maria Von Trapp, recently married to Captain Georg Von Trapp and stepmother to seven spirited children.
As Austria prepares to fall under Nazi control, your family must flee—but not today. Today is for laughter, music, and memories.
Lead the children on one final walk through Salzburg’s enchanting streets. Explore real-world landmarks, solve clever puzzles, and follow clues that echo the songs and stories you hold dear. This quest is perfect for families or friends looking to walk, wonder, and feel together. Will this be the farewell Salzburg never forgets?
What to Expect
This self-guided walking tour in Salzburg combines exploration, storytelling, and puzzle-solving into one unique experience. As you navigate through the city, you will discover 10 carefully selected locations, each revealing a piece of the story.
The entire quest takes approximately 3000 minutes to complete and covers 3.9km 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 Salzburg.
No tour guide needed – your smartphone becomes your guide. The Questo app provides directions, shares stories, and presents challenges along the way.
Highlights
Explore a magical Baroque garden where stories bloom among the flowers
Meet the city's legendary stone dwarfs — small in size, big in wisdom
Follow a trail of songs and secrets through Salzburg’s fairytale streets
A joyful walk through iconic sites with real puzzles for curious minds
Perfect for families and friends creating memories together
The mission: Your story in Salzburg
It is the year 1938 and Germany is preparing to annex Austria and form the Greater German Reich, but the Captain wants no part in this. As Captain in the Navy, he knows he must obey Nazi orders or suffer the consequences. He is preparing an escape mission out of Salzburg for all of you, as soon as possible. It must be quick and quiet, since Nazi partisans are everywhere.
Having just returned from your honeymoon, you decide to let the Captain deal with the details of the escape and take the kids outside for a fun day out around Salzburg. These are your final days in the city after all, even if the children do not know this.
You start your day in the Kurgarten, close to Schloss Mirabell, your children's favourite playground.
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
Karajan's House
Salzburger Marionettentheater
- Best during the day
- Kid friendly
Tips & Recommendations
Wear Comfortable Shoes
You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.
Charge Your Phone
Make sure your smartphone is fully charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.
Check the Weather
This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.
Bring a Camera
You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.
Stay Hydrated
Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.
Play with Friends
While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.
Important Information
Duration
Approximately 3000 minutes
Distance
3.9km walking
Group Size
Unlimited
Difficulty
Easy to Moderate
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible (stairs and uneven surfaces)
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your scheduled start time
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
133 ratings
Beat the best: Top Salzburg explorers
Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours
| Feature | Regular Guided Tours | Questo |
|---|---|---|
| Flexibility | Fixed schedules & no pausing | Start, pause, and resume anytime |
| Privacy | Crowds of up to 30 strangers | Private experience for your group only |
| Pricing | $30-$40 per person | Affordable per-group pricing |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
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Availability:
Can be played on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
08:00AM - 06:00PMLanguages
German, English, Dutch
