Graz Scavenger Hunt: Self-Guided City Game With Mobile Clues

Summary

Discover Graz’s stories on a playful city scavenger adventure

You’ll explore Graz by following playful clues on your phone—start at Schloßberg’s bell tower, puzzle your way through quirky legends and hidden details, pause for coffee if you want, and end at Grazer Burg with new stories in your pocket. It’s relaxed, surprising, and lets you see the city in ways you probably wouldn’t otherwise.

What’s the experience like?

We started right under the bell tower on Schloßberg, phones in hand and honestly not sure what to expect. The air smelled faintly of roasted coffee from somewhere nearby, and there was this gentle clang from above — 101 times, our guide app said. I’d never thought about why it wasn’t just 100. We laughed trying to guess before the first clue even loaded. The whole thing felt like a mix between a walk and a game night, except the city itself was the board.

As we wandered down toward the opera house, the streets got busier but nobody seemed to notice us puzzling over plaques and peering at old stonework. At one stop, an older couple paused to watch us argue about an inscription — they smiled when I mispronounced “Maximilianhof” (I’m still not sure I got it right). The scavenger hunt kept nudging us into corners of Graz I’d walked past before but never really seen. There was this one moment near a bakery where the smell of fresh bread almost distracted me from solving a riddle — priorities, right?

The clues were clever without being impossible. Sometimes we’d get stumped for a minute, then someone would spot a tiny detail on a gate or hear something that clicked. It’s funny how competitive you get about points when you’re just playing for fun. We took our time — you can pause whenever — so we stopped for coffee halfway through and picked up again after. No pressure to rush or keep up with anyone else.

By the time we reached Grazer Burg, my phone said we’d walked about 3.5 km but it didn’t feel like it at all. The last puzzle made us look up at these old windows catching late afternoon light; I still think about that view sometimes when I hear bells ringing anywhere now. Not every answer came easy but that made finishing together feel even better somehow.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Scavenger hunt exploring Graz city

• Start at Bell tower, Schloßberg 6
• Discover legends and anecdotes
• Solve puzzles at 18 stations
• Walk from castle hill to opera
• Continue to the castle
• End at Grazer Burg, Hofgasse 15

Top questions

How long does the Graz scavenger hunt take?

The scavenger hunt takes about 1.5 hours to complete.

Where does the scavenger hunt in Graz start and end?

It starts at the bell tower on Schloßberg (Schloßberg 6) and ends at Grazer Burg (Hofgasse 15).

Do I need to book a specific time for the Graz scavenger hunt?

No set time is required; you can play any time after purchase using your code.

Is the Graz scavenger hunt suitable for families or groups?

Yes, you can play alone or as a group—compete or cooperate as you like.

Is the route accessible for wheelchairs or strollers?

Yes, the route is wheelchair accessible and suitable for prams or strollers.

What do I need to bring for the scavenger hunt?

You’ll need a charged mobile phone; no app download is necessary.

Can I bring my dog on this Graz scavenger hunt?

Yes, service animals are allowed during the activity.

What’s included

Your day includes access to all riddles via a mobile link after booking—no downloads needed—and total flexibility to start whenever suits you best within one year of purchase. You’ll be guided by your own device from Schloßberg’s bell tower through central Graz to Grazer Burg, with plenty of chances to pause along the way for snacks or photos if you feel like it.