13 Austria Escape Games You Can Book Today

1.Scavenger Hunt Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 83 reviews · 4h 30m Our pick

You’ll guide yourself through central Vienna using 16 sealed envelopes filled with riddles, directions, facts, and solutions. Begin at St. Stephen’s Cathedral, then follow clues to the Graben, Votiv Church, City Hall, Burgtheater, Hofburg, Heldenplatz, Michaelerplatz, and the Albertina. There is no guide, so you set the pace, pause for coffee, and continue another day if needed.

“Im Zuge von einem Betriebsausflug haben wir diese Jagd gemacht. War lustig. Wir haben für 12 Stationen 1,5 Stunden gebraucht. Ich denke in 2 Stunden kann man fertig sein.”

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2.Escape game in Salzburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews

At Scavenger Escape Salzburg, you and your group have one hour to find hidden items and solve puzzles inside a themed room. Choose Mozart’s Mystery or an Egyptian Adventure. The rooms suit different ages and skill levels, children under 14 need an adult, and a souvenir photo is included.

“So fun! We had never done this and wanted to experience it. We chose the hardest version - Mozart's Mystery - and finished with 4 minutes to spare, thanks to our kids. I would highly recommend this! If your kids are younger, an easier version may be right for your family.”

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3.Private City Discovery walk – Historical Treasure hunt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $34Top rated

You’ll explore Vienna’s Inner City with a smartphone-led treasure hunt, guided by a historical character and supported by a host such as Shushan. Expect 16 stops, riddles, funny team tasks, and stories at places including Stephansplatz, the Jewish quarter, Minoriten Church, Hoher Markt, and Albertinaplatz.

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4.Fun & mobile scavenger hunt through Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $31

Discover central Vienna through a self-guided mobile scavenger hunt linking the Albertina, Hofburg, Votivkirche, State Opera, Kunsthistorisches Museum, and Maria Theresien Square. Play alone or with your group, pause as needed, and return anytime within one year, depending on your ticket.

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5.Fun & mobile scavenger hunt through Graz

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26

This self-guided Graz scavenger hunt takes you from Schlossberg through the old city, stopping at the Uhrturm, Rathaus, Opera, Freiheitsplatz, Mur Island, and Jakominiplatz. You use a charged phone and a supplied link, with no app download. Play solo, as a family, or in teams, and pause whenever you like.

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6.Salzburg Sound of Music Quest: Self-Guided Escape Game

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 10 reviews · from $7Best value

Follow a self-guided Sound of Music mission through Salzburg using the Questo app. Solve ten themed puzzles at places including Mirabell Gardens, the Do-Re-Mi steps, Salzburg Cathedral, the Salzach River, and Petersfriedhof. You set your own pace, pause when needed, and explore privately without a tour guide.

“It was just a very different way of exploring the city and places from sound of music. Made it entertaining for our teenage kids.”

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7.Graz Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $13

Use an app and access code to explore Graz on foot, solving clues, answering questions, and completing creative photo tasks. The self-guided route takes about 90 minutes to two hours, begins and ends in Innere Stadt, and includes Kunsthaus Graz, Rathaus, Glockenspielplatz, and other central sights. You play in English at your own pace.

“This is a great activity to do with the family during the vacations. It's fun, entertaining and educational and we can continue the tour at our own pace. Perfect for families with children!”

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8.Mozart’s Salzburg Exploration Game and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $7

Use the Questo app to play a Mozart-themed city game through Salzburg. You’ll follow clues from Makartplatz to Kapuzinerberg, passing Mozart’s Residence, Birthplace, Café Tomaselli, the cathedral, and Mozartplatz. The game takes about 90 minutes, works offline, has no physical guide, and lets you pause whenever sightseeing calls.

“Fun experience with teens to learn the area right when we arrived. Made the next two days easier to walk around Salzburg knowing important landmarks.”

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9.Innsbruck Self Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews

Start at Annasäule in central Innsbruck and use the Loquiz app to solve the murder of Balthasar. You will follow clues, crack codes, meet digital characters, complete photo tasks, and work at your own pace. The game suits one to four people per ticket and takes about two hours, but it teaches little about Innsbruck itself.

“All was ok only little problem with navigation. We have much fun , was little something else as only walking.”

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10.Bregenz Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $13

Start at museumscafe in central Bregenz, open the Explorial app, and follow clues through the old town. You will answer questions from signs and images, complete creative photo tasks, and earn points as you go. The self-guided route takes about two hours, but you can pause for coffee or continue at your own pace.

“Nice tour - especially the upper town has its charms! You get the chance to get to know a city without stress.Auto-translated”

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11.Innsbruck: Interactive Escape Room Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · 1 hour · from $41

At Time To Escape in Innsbruck, you have one hour to solve puzzles, crack codes, and complete a story-driven mission. Choose The Wizard, where you seek a Potion of Lost Souls, or The Exorcist, where you must save Amelie from possession. A German-speaking host guides groups of up to six.

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12.Ancient Treasures in Hallstatt: Exploration Game and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $7

You’ll follow a self-guided outdoor game through Hallstatt, using your phone to solve clues and reach historic sights. The route begins at the tourism office and includes the town museum, Schnaps & Holz, Marktplatz, Gasthaus Mühle, and notable streets. It lasts about an hour, works offline, and lets you pause or restart at your own pace.

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13.Zell am See Exploration Game and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $7

You’ll follow a self-guided phone game through Zell am See, beginning and ending at Elisabeth Park. Solve riddles, uncover secret diaries, and learn about the ice race and Vogtturm tower. The game takes about 90 minutes, runs daily, and lets you pause or continue at your own pace. Bring a charged smartphone.

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