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ESC scavenger hunt in Vienna
ESC scavenger hunt in ViennaExperience Vienna like you've never seen it before! Solve the riddles of the Eurovision champions, find JJ's secret sources of inspiration, and discover the imperial heart of the music city.
- City reference: 5.0
- Effort: 3.0
- Deadline: jederzeit
- Duration: approximately 1.5 hours
- Town Hall Square / Sweden Square
- Rating in our app: 5.0
Digital scavenger hunt on the topic of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in Vienna
🌟 This is what awaits you
Are you ready to go behind the scenes of the world capital of music? This interactive scavenger hunt takes you from the vibrant City Hall Square through imperial gardens to the glittering Danube Canal. You'll follow in the footsteps of Austria's greatest Eurovision Song Contest successes and discover details on historical monuments that even seasoned Viennese often miss. You'll feel the rhythm of the city!
Discover what Mozart has to do with the Eurovision Song Contest, where Conchita Wurst made music history, and how our current champion JJ reconciled the Vienna State Opera with electronic beats. Whether with friends, family, or as a team event – Vienna is waiting to be explored by you in the "United by Music" vibe!
🗺️ Your Highlights
- The Turquoise Carpet: Start your adventure at City Hall Square , the vibrant heart of the ESC 2026, and feel like a star during the Parade of Nations.
- Nature's Green Room: Relax among thousands of roses and solve the mystery of a Greek temple.
- Imperial Stage: Visit the Hofburg Palace and find the place where the very first Eurovision Song Contest took place in Vienna – including the barefoot scandal!
- JJ's territory: Discover the Vienna State Opera , where JJ learned his craft before conquering Europe with "Wasted Love".
- Symbols of tolerance: Find the world-famous traffic light couples and learn why they enjoy cult status far beyond the ESC 2015.
- The grand finale: Build symbolic bridges and celebrate your victory overlooking the Danube Canal.
🕵️ The Story
Vienna is more than waltzes and splendor. Since Udo Jürgens' legendary victory in 1966, a golden thread of pop culture has woven its way through the imperial streets. But behind the facades of St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Hofburg Palace lie secrets. Uncover the secrets of these legends and become a part of Vienna yourself.
ℹ️ This is how it works
- Starting point: Town Hall Square.
- End point: (Sweden Square).
- Flexibility: You set the pace! Take breaks for a small coffee in a coffee house or an ice cream on Rotenturmstrasse whenever you want.
- Smartphone-based: All you need is your charged smartphone and our app. No guide, no other groups – just you and your team.
📊 Facts about the adventure
- Duration: approx. 1.5 hours (depending on the mood for puzzles and photos)
- Distance: approx. 3 kilometers (leisurely walk through the city)
- Difficulty: Easy to Medium (perfect for music fans and explorers)
- Languages: German, English, Italian, Spanish, French
- Suitable for: Everyone aged 9 to 99 who enjoys glitter, glamour and history.
Book your Vienna adventure now and collect Douze Points in the capital of music!
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ixpirity - Tips
🚠 Tip 1: Kahlenberg – The Panorama Stage
Vienna from above: Go up to the Kahlenberg for the most spectacular view over the entire Danube valley.
Highlight: Take bus 38A through the Grinzing vineyards and enjoy the sunset on the viewing terrace. The perfect place to soak up the "United by Music" feeling high above the city.
🎨 Tip 2: Danube Canal – Urban Vibes & Street Art
Here you'll find Vienna's largest open-air gallery with modern graffiti art and urban flair.
Highlight: Stroll from Schwedenplatz along the waterfront and grab a drink at Tel Aviv Beach. Here you can feel the creative pulse of modern Vienna.
💎 Tip 3: Golden Quarter – Glamour & Lifestyle
The signature style: Discover the fashion center between Tuchlauben and Kohlmarkt, where perhaps even ESC stars style themselves for the “Turquoise Carpet”.
Highlight: Stroll through the magnificent streets and soak up the atmosphere amidst high-end fashion and historic architecture. Grab an ice cream at Zanoni & Zanoni and find your very own Eurovision accessory.
Your benefits
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Smarter Travel Buddy
GPS navigation & offline mode. No getting lost. Many new perspectives & facets.
The scavenger hunt is a self-guided, online city tour that's independent of time constraints – combined with lots of information about beautiful places, fun puzzles, and plenty of enjoyment! In this scavenger hunt, you'll not only explore the most beautiful spots but also discover stories about the city that you'd hardly find in any guidebook. -
Full freedom
Start anytime. No traditional city tour. No guide. No waiting. Coffee or aperitif break? Always.
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Knowledge that sticks
Exciting stories instead of dry data. Discover through play. The ixpirity scavenger hunt is more than just a city tour , because at each station you solve unique puzzles while exploring the city's sights.
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Explorer spirit wanted
With each puzzle solved on-site, you collect points and can compete with your friends and others at the end. Maybe you'll even manage to reach the high score?
Here's how it works
- Book easily right here - there's no minimum number of people !
- You will receive a separate code for each ticket booked.
- Download the app and enter the code that we will send you by email for you and, if applicable, your loved ones.
- If you don't have internet access while you're out, you can download the scavenger hunt in advance!
- Start whenever you want - within 6 months.
🎀 Discover together. Save together.
Whether you set off alone, with a partner, or with friends – our scavenger hunt is fun in any combination. And it's twice as rewarding as a team!
🔹 Buy 2 or more tickets and use the discount code TEAM to automatically get 10% off all tickets!
💡 Your advantage: Everyone solves the puzzle on their own – making it a little challenge!
The winner is the one who's in the lead, and the person with the fewest points at the end gets to celebrate and maybe even buy the next ice cream? 😉
Frequently Asked Questions
Wie geht es nach dem Kauf der ixpirity Schnitzeljagd weiter?
Du bekommst gleich anschließend an deinen Kauf einen Link zur App und pro Ticket einen Zugangscode. Diesen gibst du in der App ein, wählst deine Sprache und schon machst du dich auf den Weg zum Startpunkt (immer direkt im Zentrum) und startest los!
Was brauche ich für die Schnitzeljagd von ixpirity?
Du brauchst nur deinen Zugangscode für die App, ein aufgeladenes Handy, bequeme Schuhe und gute Laune! Und schon kann´s losgehen!
Gibt es eine Mindestzahl pro Ticketkauf?
Nein! Bei anderen Anbietern musst du mind. 2 Tickets kaufen, das machen wir nicht! Wir empfehlen aber ganz klar, pro Person auch wirklich ein eigenes Ticket zu lösen. Warum? Weil es einfach viel mehr Spaß macht, wenn ihr alle in eurem individuellen Tempo die Informationen aufnehmt und die Rätsel löst.
Und: ihr könnt euch challengen und am Ende die oder den Gewinner:in krönen, denn jede:r von euch sammelt für sich selbst Punkte!
In welchen Sprachen kann ich eine ixpirity Schnitzeljagd machen?
Du kannst nach der Eingabe deines Zugangscodes auswählen, ob du sie in Deutsch, Englisch, Italienisch, Spanisch oder Französisch machen möchtest!
Wie lange dauert eine Schnitzeljagd?
So lange du möchtest! Du hast kein Zeitlimit und kannst dir so viel Zeit lassen, wie dir gut tut! Feel the City! Du kannst also ganz ohne Druck auch Pausen für einen Kaffee oder einen Apertiv einlegen und danach weitermachen!
Was ist eine Schnitzeljagd von ixpirity?
Die feel the City Schnitzeljagd von ixpirity ist ein selbstgeführter, interaktiver Stadtrundgang, bei dem du mithilfe deines Smartphones die Stadt erkundest, Geschichten und Geschichte der Stadt kennenlernst und bei den schönsten Sehenswürdigkeiten Rätsel löst. So erkundest Stadt auf spielerische Weise. Du folgst Hinweisen, entdeckst versteckte Orte und lernst dabei interessante Fakten über deine Umgebung kennen.
Perfekt für Freunde, Familien oder Teamevents!
In welchen Sprachen kann ich eine ixpirity Schnitzeljagd machen?
Du kannst nach der Eingabe deines Zugangscodes auswählen, ob du sie in Deutsch, Englisch, Italienisch, Spanisch oder Französisch machen möchtest!