Graz Scavenger Hunt: Imperial Codes, Clock Tower Magic & the Secret of the Panther

Things to do in Graz: your personal ixpiritour through the old town 🌟 What awaits you Are you ready to look behind the beautiful facades of the UNESCO Old Town? This interactive scavenger hunt takes you from Hauptplatz to hidden corners, over the heights of Schlossberg, to the imperial heart of Graz. You won't just visit the famous landmarks, but discover details that others walk past daily without noticing. You'll feel the city! Find out why the Styrian panther breathes fire, where a staircase splits and reconciles, and which house only pretends to have windows. Whether with friends, family, or as a team event – Graz is waiting to be deciphered by you! With ixpirity, you can do this scavenger hunt in Graz self-guided via app: no guide, no meeting point, and no fixed start time. You go at your own pace, take breaks, and let the city unfold its stories. 🗺️ Things to see in Graz on your route The Guardian above the City: Start your adventure at Hauptplatz and make your way up to the legendary Clock Tower and enjoy the best view over the red rooftops. Architectural Wonders: Find the Double Spiral Staircase – a Gothic masterpiece, unique worldwide. Imperial Codes: Can you crack the centuries-old riddle A.E.I.O.U. that Emperor Frederick III left throughout the city, for example, at the Graz Castle or the Graz Cathedral? Gloomy Secrets: Discover the “Plague Picture” and find out which three catastrophes once befell Graz. Sweet and Acoustic Temptations: A stop at the city's oldest bakery is a must, as is an acoustic temptation. The Grand Finale: Be impressed by the Roman gods at the “Painted House” and unmask the architectural tricks of the Baroque era. 🕵️ The Story Graz is more than just pretty alleys. Emperors once ruled a world empire here. But they left traces that still raise questions today. Why does Saint Catherine carry a broken wheel? What's the deal with the "Emperor in a Nightgown" at Freiheitsplatz? And why is a house facade teeming with Greek gods? Discover the "City Crown," solve riddles, and uncover the secrets hidden between the cobblestones of Herrengasse and the walls of the Mausoleum. ℹ️ How it works Starting point: Hauptplatz. End point: Herrengasse. Flexibility: You set the pace! Take breaks for a coffee, an ice cream, or a Styrian fried chicken whenever you want. The scavenger hunt will wait for you. Smartphone-based: All you need is your charged smartphone and our app. No guide, no strange groups – just you and your team. 📊 Adventure Facts Duration: approx. 1.5 to 2.5 hours (depending on riddle-solving and enjoyment pace) Distance: approx. 2.5 kilometres (pleasant walk downhill and on flat ground) Difficulty: Easy to Medium (perfect for families and the curious) Language: German Suitable for: Everyone from 9 to 99 years old who enjoys thinking outside the box. A guided tour of Graz, or a scavenger hunt? A guided walking tour of Graz gives you a live guide and a fixed departure time. This route gives you the opposite: start when you like, linger as long as you like, and decide for yourself how deep to go at each stop. The subjects are the same – Schlossberg, Clock Tower, Herrengasse, imperial Graz – but you uncover them by solving rather than listening. Book your Graz adventure now and become an insider of the Styrian capital! Brief Conclusion: a Graz tour that adapts to you Schlossberg, Clock Tower, Old Town feeling – and the details in between. With ixpirity, your Graz scavenger hunt becomes a self-guided Graz tour without a guide: flexible start, play at your own pace, take breaks. Your moment. Your pace. Feel the City. More around Graz and Austria Graz sights & insider tips for 1–2 days – Schlossberg, old town, Kunsthaus and things to do Vienna City Scavenger Hunt – history, gossip and hidden treasures in the capital Innsbruck Scavenger Hunt – Golden Roof, mountain air and imperial splendour Bratislava Scavenger Hunt – the city break across the border All tours in Austria – Vienna, Graz, Innsbruck and Feldkirch at a glance