Team vs team
Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.
City exploration game
Fairytale Detective - Sunken City of Hallstatt
4.78Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 3.3 km Hallstatt App-guided
Play in
EnglishGerman
The experience
About this quest
Discover the picturesque village of Hallstatt on a leisurely walk along historic buildings and landmarks. Let yourself be enchanted by a fairytale story, where you play the detective and must find the right path more than once.
This story is based on the famous legend of Cervusan, a wealthy and greedy people, to whom we owe the creation of Lake Hallstatt. Are you ready to embark on this adventure?
Attention: There are a lot of stairs in Hallstatt. :)
This story is based on the famous legend of Cervusan, a wealthy and greedy people, to whom we owe the creation of Lake Hallstatt. Are you ready to embark on this adventure?
Attention: There are a lot of stairs in Hallstatt. :)
What makes this quest special
Highlights
This path takes you to all the highlights of this famous place.
Reach many viewpoints, such as the Instagram view of Hallstatt.
Learn many interesting facts about the salt mining and the history of this place.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.78 / 5
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 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
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
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
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.
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
Hallstatt
A · Start
Kalvarienberg 3, 4830 Hallstatt, Österreich
B · Finish
Salzbergstraße 21, 4830 Hallstatt, Österreich
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Fairytale Escape Games.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Fairytale Escape Games
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
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
- Family friendly
- Fun to do as a couple
- Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Fairytale Detective - Sunken City of Hallstatt self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you without a tour guide or fixed departure.
Where does it start and finish?
It starts at Kalvarienbergkirche, Kalvarienberg 3, 4830 Hallstatt, Österreich and finishes at Talstation, Salzbergstraße 21, 4830 Hallstatt, Österreich. 3.3 km; 14 puzzles.
How many accesses are needed?
Access is sold per device and player.
Keep exploring
Every quest. One year.
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More adventures in Hallstatt
Alpine archaeology
A lakeside village shaped by salt rather than a sunken-city legend
Hallstatt’s dramatic setting has inspired many legends, but its documented story is even more remarkable: salt mining and trade sustained communities here for millennia, and the local burial ground gave the Hallstatt culture its name. The sunken-city case is fictional; the archaeology, mining landscape and long-distance trade are not. Playable languages: English, German.
