Fairytale Detective - The mysterious black box of Wels
4.5413 Reviews41 people have played this questUse all your knowledge to overcome this adventure! This case of the Fairytale Detectives is based on a real historical event from many centuries ago.
How many are playing?
Unlock · €9.99Live in Wels? The Annual Pass is how locals play · €79.99/yr. See the Annual Pass →
Places you will visit
15
It will take you
85-115 mins
You will walk
4470 steps
Total distance
3.4 km
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Welios whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 15 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at Bahnhof and see where you land on the Wels leaderboard.
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.
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
Bahnhofsvorplatz
Schloss Pollheim
Pollheimer Park
Ratings and Reviews
13 ratings
Gerald Mihalic
Cornel D
A.B.C.
Eva Escapes
Eva Riedler
A note from Fairytale Escape Games
“We are a small team of escape-game enthusiasts living in the heart of Europe. Estimated in 2024. Travelling around the world creating chilling adventures and bringing you to famous places and hidden gems. :)”
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.
Beat the best: Top Wels explorers
Good to know before you play
- Family friendly
- Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours
Frequently asked questions
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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–$60 (€23–€50) per person
Questo
Transparent pricing shown before checkout
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–$60 (€23–€50) per person | Transparent pricing shown before checkout |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
Joined by 1,000,000+ explorers worldwide
Guided tour pricing: Comprehensive Economic Analysis of Guided Tour Pricing, EU and US markets, 2026. Standard 2–3 hour group walking tours.
OUTDOOR INVESTIGATION IN WELS
A detective-style mission through Wels
Fairytale Detective - The mysterious black box of Wels is for players who enjoy spy, detective or investigation stories and want a city route with clues instead of a passive walk. The city becomes the setting for the mission.
The route starts at Welios and finishes at Bahnhof over 3.4 km, with 15 challenge locations. Typical duration: 100 min; 3.4 km walking route; 15 challenge locations
Choose this for an outdoor investigation you control. Choose an escape room when a contained indoor set and fixed session are more important. Playable languages: English, German.
