Turn Salzburg Into a Game
Explore at your own pace with app-guided clues, puzzles, and hidden stories.
In Salzburg, Austria you can play romantic walks and family-friendly adventures, all outdoors, all guided by your phone rather than a guide. There are 2 to choose from, including Mozart’s Salzburg and The Last Song in Salzburg: A Family Quest. From €9.99 per quest. No guide, no group, no fixed schedule, just you, your phone and the city.
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Mozart’s Salzburg
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Salzburg is measured on foot, story by story
The prince-archbishops' city
Walking Salzburg, you pass a place with a story every 256 metres: 20 storied places and 1 historical figure, measured from real routes, not opinions.
Things to do in Salzburg
2 self-guided games in Salzburg, visiting 20 stops across the city. Follow the clues on foot, at whatever pace suits you.
Mozart Residence
The Mozart Residence, officially known as Tanzmeisterhaus, stands at Makartplatz 8 in Salzburg as a testament to one of history's greatest musical minds.
Salzburg Cathedral
Salzburg Cathedral stands as one of Austria's most magnificent and architecturally significant religious structures, a Baroque masterpiece rebuilt between 1614 and 1655 by renowned Italian…
Mozart's Birthplace
Mozart's Birthplace at Getreidegasse 9 stands as one of Europe's most important musical heritage sites, the location where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart entered the world on January 27, 1756.
Salzburger Marionettentheater
The Salzburger Marionettentheater stands as one of the world's most prestigious and historically significant puppet theaters, founded in 1913 and recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible…
Karajan's House
Karajan's House in Salzburg marks the birthplace of Herbert von Karajan, one of the 20th century's most influential and celebrated orchestral conductors.
Ways to explore Salzburg with Questo
One app, one type of quest · different ways to play it.
As a scavenger hunt
Solve clues and puzzles at real Salzburg landmarks. Race against the clock or take it at your own pace · and bring a group to compete for a spot on the leaderboard.
See all Salzburg scavenger huntsAs a self-guided walking tour
A GPS-guided walking route with stories along the way. Play on your own schedule, stop and resume anytime · and once you've downloaded a quest, it works fully offline.
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Frequently asked questions
What can I do in Salzburg with Questo?
How many outdoor city games are available in Salzburg?
Do I need to book an activity in Salzburg in advance?
What are some fun walking games in Salzburg?
Salzburg offers treasure-hunt style walks where you follow puzzles, clues through Mozart’s birth house, Mirabell Gardens, the fortress and old town—perfect if you like exploring on foot but with a twist.
What should families do in Salzburg with kids?
Go for one of the family quests (“The Last Song in Salzburg” is great). Kids get to solve riddles, explore gardens, climb to fortress views, and take fun breaks. It’s more engaging than just wandering.
Looking for a romantic thing to do in Salzburg—any ideas?
Yes—take a stroll through the Altstadt at dusk, follow a quest that goes past the Salzach River, Mozart’s Residence and Mirabell Gardens. Watching the fortress light up across the rooftops makes it really sweet.
How long do quests take and how do I start one?
Most quests take between 1-1.5 hours depending on pace. To start: pick your quest in the app, head to the starting point (e.g. a square or landmark), and follow the clues.
How are these quests different from normal tours?
Instead of being led, you lead: you make discoveries, solve puzzles, pause where you want. It’s more interactive, more playful, and you'll notice things a normal guide tour might skip over.
In Salzburg, Austria you can play romantic walks and family-friendly adventures, all outdoors, all guided by your phone rather than a guide. There are 2 to choose from, including Mozart’s Salzburg and The Last Song in Salzburg: A Family Quest. From €9.99 per quest. No guide, no group, no fixed schedule, just you, your phone and the city.
About Salzburg
From mystery games in Residenzplatz to clue-filled adventures along the Salzach River and through Getreidegasse, each quest blends sightseeing with immersive storytelling. You will visit Hohensalzburg Fortress, Mirabell Palace, Mozart’s Birthplace, Salzburg Cathedral, and hidden gems like St. Peter’s Cemetery — all at your own pace, with no guide required.
Perfect for couples on a romantic stroll, families with kids, groups of friends, or solo travelers, Questo turns "things to do in Salzburg" into live, interactive adventures. Start anytime, pause for strudel or coffee, and experience Salzburg’s history, music, and beauty in a way you will never forget.