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🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 15 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.
📍 Starting Point: Welios, Volksgartenstraße 26, 4600 Wels, Austria
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Places you will visit
15
It will take you
85-115 mins
You will walk
4470 steps
Total distance
3.4 km
Route you will explore
Starting point Welios
Volksgartenstraße 26, 4600 Wels, AustriaFinish point Bahnhof
Wels, Bahnhofstraße 31, 4600 Wels, AustriaAbout this quest
Use all your knowledge to overcome this adventure! This case of the Fairytale Detectives is based on a real historical event from many centuries ago.
Highlights
Visit the Castle of Wels and other old buildings in this historic city.
Find secret places like the beautiful Renaissance arcade courtyard in the Haas House.
Get to know modern Wels with its contemporary architecture and interestingly designed spaces.
The mission: Your story in Wels
As a detective, you try to break a dark curse that has haunted the city for many hundreds of years.
Will you succeed? Use all your knowledge to overcome this adventure! This case of the Fairytale Detectives is based on a real historical event from many centuries ago.
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
Bahnhofsvorplatz
Schloss Pollheim
Pollheimer Park
Good to know before you play
- Family friendly
- Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours
Tips & Recommendations
Wear Comfortable Shoes
You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.
Charge Your Phone
Make sure your smartphone is at least 60% charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.
Check the Weather
This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.
Bring a Camera
You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.
Stay Hydrated
Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.
Play with Friends
While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.
Ratings and Reviews
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Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours
Flexibility
Regular Guided Tours
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Questo
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Regular Guided Tours
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
Questo
Private experience for your group only
Pricing
Regular Guided Tours
$30-$40 per person
Questo
Affordable per-group pricing
Availability
Regular Guided Tours
Requires advance booking
Questo
Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Regular Guided Tours
Passive listening to a guide
Questo
Active gamification; you solve the mystery
| Feature | Regular Guided Tours | Questo |
|---|---|---|
| Flexibility | Fixed schedules & no pausing | Start, pause, and resume anytime |
| Privacy | Crowds of up to 30 strangers | Private experience for your group only |
| Pricing | $30-$40 per person | Affordable per-group pricing |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
