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City exploration game
Fairytale Detective - The mysterious black box of Wels
4.54Player rating· 41 playsA DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 100 min 3.4 km Wels App-guided
Play in
EnglishGerman
The experience
About this quest
Experience a tour through the city of Wels and get on a quest to find answers from the past and present. 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.
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.
What makes this quest special
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.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.54 / 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
Wels
A · Start
Volksgartenstraße 26, 4600 Wels, Austria
B · Finish
Wels, Bahnhofstraße 31, 4600 Wels, Austria
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
- Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
What is the Wels Black Box mystery?
It is a fictional fairytale detective case. You use the app to explore Wels and solve clues at your own pace.
Is this experience self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you from clue to clue without a guide or fixed start time, so you can begin when it suits you and pause along the way.
How many accesses does our group need?
Classic quests sell access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.
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Explore Questo giftsOUTDOOR 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.
