Discover Vienna Scavenger Hunt

Vienna kick-off

The hunt begins! Find a typical Viennese backdrop (a coffee house, a baroque facade, a horse-drawn fiacre) and take a group photo with everyone striking an imperial pose.

Checkpoint: Stephansdom

Navigate to St. Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom) and check in.

Stephansdom roof pose

In front of the Stephansdom: take a group photo where everyone gazes up at the colorful tiled roof in mock awe.

Trivia: Stephansdom roof tiles

The Stephansdom has a famous roof made of how many colorful glazed tiles (around 230,000 is accepted)?

Answers: 230000 / 230,000 / around 230000 / about 230000

Checkpoint: Hofburg

Navigate to the Hofburg, the former imperial palace, and check in.

Hofburg emperor pose

At the Hofburg: take a group photo where one team member strikes an emperor pose, the rest are courtiers bowing.

Trivia: Habsburg dynasty

The Hofburg was the home of which European royal dynasty for over 600 years?

Answers: Habsburg / habsburg / Habsburgs / house of habsburg

Checkpoint: Schönbrunn

Navigate to Schönbrunn Palace and check in (the Gloriette hilltop is a great alternative spot).

Schönbrunn yellow facade

In front of Schönbrunn's yellow facade: take a group photo where the team poses as 18th-century courtiers, gloves on, fans up.

Trivia: Schönbrunn ruler

Which famous Habsburg empress was particularly associated with Schönbrunn (her family of 16 children grew up there)?

Answers: Maria Theresa / Maria Theresia / maria theresa / maria theresia

Checkpoint: Belvedere

Navigate to the Belvedere palace gardens and check in.

Belvedere fountain pose

In the Belvedere gardens: take a group photo by a fountain or sculpture, everyone striking a serene baroque pose.

Trivia: Belvedere painting

The Belvedere houses Gustav Klimt's most famous painting. What is its name (two words)?

Answers: The Kiss / the kiss / kiss

Coffee house moment

Vienna invented the coffee house. Find a traditional one (Café Central, Café Sacher, Demel, anywhere with marble tables). Take a team photo with the team holding melange or strudel.

Sachertorte moment

Sachertorte is Vienna's most famous cake. Find a slice (Café Sacher is the original) and take a group photo of everyone tasting it at the same time.

Trivia: Strauss waltz

Johann Strauss II composed Vienna's most famous waltz. What river is it named after?

Answers: Danube / danube / Blue Danube / the Danube

Local Wiener tip

Convince a local to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide.

Mozart pose

Vienna is the city of Mozart. Find a Mozart statue or painting (or a Mozart-costumed concert promoter on the street) and take a team photo.

Vienna finale

Final challenge. Find a beautiful Viennese spot (a baroque square, a palace garden, a sunset terrace) and take an amazing group photo.