Mysteries of the Habsburgs
The experience
About this quest
Follow the story of one of Europe’s most powerful dynasties and discover how the Habsburgs shaped the history of Austria and Central Europe for centuries.
Walk through Vienna from medieval rulers to the fall of the Empire in 1918. Uncover strategic marriages, imperial ambitions, Sisi’s story, love, tragedy and unexpected Habsburg legacies while solving clues hidden in monuments, inscriptions and symbols along the way.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Follow the Habsburgs across 600 years of Vienna’s history. Visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Imperial Crypt, Hofburg, Albertina, Neue Burg and Parliament. With Marta as your guide, solve clues hidden in statues, inscriptions and monuments while uncovering imperial marriages, ambitions, love stories and secrets.
From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
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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.
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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.
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Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
Your walk, at a glance
Vienna
Stephansplatz, 1010 Wien, Austria
Dr.-Karl-Renner-Ring 3, 1010 Wien, Austria
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
The people behind the adventure
Created by All Things Smart.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
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