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The Lost Love of Old Zagreb

4.52Player rating
Play at your pace · usually 86 min 3 km Zagreb App-guided
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The experience

About this quest

Step back in time to 1895 as you walk through the charming streets of Old Zagreb. You’ll follow the footsteps of Milivoj Dežman, a passionate doctor and writer, in search of his lost love, Ljerka Šram. 

Having just returned from Vienna, Milivoj is heartbroken to find Ljerka missing from the railway station. Now, he’s determined to uncover the mystery of her disappearance.

As you explore Zagreb’s historic locations, you’ll solve puzzles, follow hidden clues, and piece together the love story that transcends time. Walk, discover, and feel the magic of love in the air. Can you help Milivoj find Ljerka before time runs out? Let’s make memories and solve this beautiful mystery together.

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Who it's for

Couples after a romantic outing in Zagreb, and visitors who like history told as a story, follow a doctor searching for his missing love in 1895, solving puzzles from Lotrščak Tower and St. Mark's Church to the Cathedral. It covers about 3 km in roughly two and a half hours. Pick something else if you want to tour church interiors, as the game stays outside every stop.

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From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 1

    Open the app. You’re on your way.

    Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.

  2. 2

    Get outside. Follow your curiosity.

    Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.

  3. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

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Players exploring the city together

BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP

One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.

A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.

Team vs team

Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.

Everyone for themselves

One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.

Can a team share one phone?

Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.

Your walk, at a glance

Zagreb

A · Start

Mesnička ul. 1, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia

B · Finish

Trg Republike Hrvatske 15, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

The people behind the adventure

Created by Ranka Puškarić-Vunderl.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Ranka Puškarić-Vunderl

WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT

Your adventure, with a playful twist.

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Experience

This quest
Discover places through stories and clues in the app
Guided walking tour
Hear stories and ask a guide questions
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Pace

This quest
Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
Guided walking tour
Usually follows the guide’s schedule
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Company

This quest
Explore with your own people or on your own
Guided walking tour
Private and shared group tours are available
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Guidance

This quest
Directions and challenges in the Questo app
Guided walking tour
Live interpretation from a guide

Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.

Good to know before you play

  • Don’t enter the places, not part of the experience

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

What is the city of love walk in Zagreb about?
It is a story-led walk set in 1895. You follow Milivoj Dežman, a doctor and writer, as he searches Old Zagreb for his lost love, Ljerka Šram, solving puzzles and following clues at historic places to piece together their love story.
Who was Milivoj Dežman in this quest?
In the story he is a passionate doctor and writer who has just returned from Vienna, only to find that Ljerka Šram is not waiting at the railway station. The quest has you retrace his steps through the old town to uncover why she disappeared.
Is this a self-guided walking tour of Zagreb?
Yes. The app on your phone leads you from place to place, tells the story of each stop and sets a puzzle in what is in front of you. There is no guide and no group to join, so you can start whenever you like.
Where does it start and finish, and how long does it take?
It starts at the Statue of A. Kačić Miošić and finishes at the Croatian National Theatre, passing Uspinjača, Stone Gate, the Cathedral and Ban Jelačić Square on the way. The route is about 3 km and most players take around two and a half hours, puzzles included.
Can we play as a couple or group, and can we pause?
Yes. One ticket covers the whole group playing together, so a couple or friends can share it. You can pause at any point and continue later, which is handy for a coffee break in the old town.
What is The Lost Love of Old Zagreb about?
It is a fictional 1895 love mystery in which you follow doctor and writer Milivoj Dežman as he searches historic Zagreb for Ljerka Šram.
Which part of Zagreb does the route explore?
The route begins at the statue of A. Kačić Miošić on Mesnička Street and finishes at the Croatian National Theatre, covering about 3 km with thirteen clues.
Is this a guided Old Zagreb tour?
No. It is a self-guided outdoor game. The Questo app provides the story, clues and directions with no guide or scheduled departure.

FANTASY ADVENTURE IN ZAGREB

A story adventure played through Zagreb

The Lost Love of Old Zagreb is for players who want a fantasy, folklore or adventure story tied to a real-world route in Zagreb. It works best when the story and puzzles matter as much as the walk.

The route starts at Statue of A. Kačić Miošić and finishes at Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb over 3 km, with 13 challenge locations. Typical duration: 86 min; 3 km walking route; 13 challenge locations

Choose this for a self-guided story mission outdoors. Choose a venue attraction when a contained indoor experience matters more. Playable languages: English, German.

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