The Hallstatt Enigma: Secrets Beneath the Mountains
Austria, 1846. As a renowned Oxford archaeologist and daring antiquities hunter, you’ve just received troubling news—your rival, Johann Ramsauer, has made a remarkable discovery near his village of Hallstatt: an Iron Age burial site deep in the mountains. Whispers speak of something impossible—a fragment from ancient Assyria hidden among the graves.
Could this rewrite history? There’s only one way to find out.
Step into the past and explore the stunning alpine village of Hallstatt through this thrilling walking quest. Solve real-world puzzles, follow clues across historic paths, and uncover secrets buried for centuries. Play with friends or family and experience a journey of mystery, discovery, and memory-making. Will you find the truth—or be left chasing legends?
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Can be played on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
Whole dayLanguages
German, English
Highlights
Visit the town brauhaus that was granted the right to brew beer in 1504 by Emperor Maximillian I.
Languish in the charming market square that was rebuilt in the 16th century after a devastating fire.
Rise above the village to discover some hidden monuments set in front of an unparalleled view of the lake.
Storyline
One of your fiercest rivals, Johann George Ramsauer, has just discovered an Iron Age cemetery near his home village of Hallstatt in the Austrian mountains. Rumour has it that among the hundreds of skeletons lies a fragment of a tablet from the ancient Middle Eastern civilisation of Assyria. Could it be true? How did it get there? Would this change how we see ancient history?
You must leave for Austria immediately to try and find the tablet.
Experience's route
Starting point Seestrasse 154
Seestrasse 154, 4830 Hallstatt, AustriaFinish point Wood sculptures Hill - Hallstatt
Hallberg 18-16, 4830 Hallstatt, AustriaPlaces you will visit
9
It will take you
59-89 mins
You will walk
1970 steps
Total distance
1.5 km
Places to visit
You will discover interesting places along the route of the experience.
Hallstatt Covered Staircase
MarktPlatz 47
Hallstatt Brauhaus
- Best during the day
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
Get the Questo app and you’re all set
Download it, choose your route and just walk to the starting point.
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Availability:
Can be played on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
Whole dayLanguages
German, English