Innsbruck — The Innkeeper's Last Oath
Uncover the innkeeper Sandwirt's final oath amidst Tyrolean resistance. Decode hidden messages at historic landmarks to expose a WWII betrayal plot before it's too late.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In the shadowed alleys of Innsbruck's Old Town, during the dark days of World War II, the Sandwirt innkeeper forged an unbreakable oath with fellow Tyrolean resisters
Innsbruck — The Innkeeper's Last Oath
You are a trusted member of the Tyrolean resistance, working alongside Andreas Hofer in Innsbruck, 1809, as Napoleon's shadow looms over the Holy Roman Empire.
Your mission
Delve into the alleys of Innsbruck, capital of Tyrol, for an immersive journey into the imperial intrigues and popular revolts that shaped Austria.
A game, a guided tour and a heritage guide — all in one
You're not just buying an escape game. You're carrying a living guide — historical anecdotes, forgotten legends, key monuments, hidden architecture — unfolding as you go.
At each stop, places ordinary guides miss — secret façades, sculpted crests, alleys steeped in history.
Every riddle is rooted in a real historical fact or local legend. You leave with dozens of stories to tell.
Learn to read buildings — flamboyant Gothic, Baroque, Art Deco — like a real art historian, while having fun.
Walk through the city like a novel's character — every alley becomes a stage, every square a theatre.
A voice walks with you at every step, tells the story of each place, reads clues, adds a cinematic feel.
Keep access to the guide & game for 1 year. Come back any time, share it with friends.
« You will not leave this city the way you entered it. »
How does it work?
Explore the city on foot solving puzzles based on real historical facts. No locked room — the city is your playground.
No app to download. Play directly from your browser. Guided step by step, at your own pace.
One purchase per phone is enough. Play with family, friends or as a couple — everyone participates.
Point your phone at the façade: a historical character appears and speaks to you in your language. Golden letters magically write themselves on the wall to reveal the puzzle answer.
Stuck? Progressive personalised hints. The character repeats the puzzle on demand — at your own pace.
French, English, German, Spanish, Italian + 27 other languages auto-translated by AI.
Want to go deeper?
Places tied to your adventure — optional entries, totally up to you · per person
« ANNA SALIS SACR. ROM. IMP. LEOP. F. »— Latin inscription on the Annasäule, 1706
The story that haunts this land
Your journey begins under the Triumphal Arch, a neoclassical arch 20 meters high built in 1765 to celebrate the marriage of Archduke Leopold and Maria Ludovica of Spain. This Austrian historical monument, restored in 1965 for the Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, marks the entrance to Maria-Theresien-Straße. This main avenue, laid out in the 18th century under Maria Theresa of Austria, stretches for 500 meters. It is lined with Baroque and Rococo buildings classified as historical monuments, testaments to the splendor of the Habsburg imperial city. Here, you will feel the echo of the parades and proclamations that have marked Innsbruck's history.
In the heart of Maria-Theresien-Straße, your path crosses the Annasäule, St. Anne's Column. Erected in 1706 by Emperor Joseph I, this 26-meter Baroque column commemorates the lifting of the Siege of Vienna in 1683, a crucial victory over the Turks. Sculpted by Johann Baptist Straub, it is topped by the Virgin Mary crushing the serpent. It is here, facing the dedication 'ANNA SALIS SACR. ROM. IMP. LEOP. F.', that you will receive your first secret instructions. Continuing your Innsbruck visit, you reach the Hofburg, the Habsburg imperial residence. Built in 1453 and remodeled in Rococo style by Nicolas Pacassi between 1754 and 1773, this fortress was the birthplace of Emperor Maximilian I in 1459. Its 19 rooms open to the public, including the Giustiniani Hall with frescoes by Franz Anton Maulbertsch from 1775, whisper tales of power and intrigue.
Your quest then leads you to the Goldenes Dachl, the Golden Roof. This balcony adorned with 2,657 gilded copper tiles was built in 1500 by Emperor Maximilian I (1459-1519). Measuring 2.3 meters deep and 13 meters wide, it symbolizes the Habsburg reign in Innsbruck and was used for public speeches and festivities. Restored in 1896, it remains an icon of the Winter Olympic capital. A few steps away, the Dom zu St. Jakob, St. James's Cathedral, welcomes you. Started in 1420 in Gothic style, it was consecrated in 1724 after a Baroque reconstruction by J.J. Herkommer. Here you will discover the tomb of Maximilian I, adorned with 28 bronze statues (1509-1550), the work of Gilg Sesselschreiber and Stefan Kaserer, as well as Rubens' 'The Annunciation' (1626).
The route then takes you to the Altes Landhaus, a Gothic building erected around 1450, former seat of the Tyrolean parliament until 1848. Its facade, adorned with historical frescoes painted in 1726 by Franz Anton Zeiller, recounts centuries of Tyrolean legislation. Its 50-meter-high tower, used as a medieval belfry, watched over the imperial city. Every detail of this Austrian historical monument brings you closer to the truth about the resistance. Your investigation continues towards Bergisel, a hill located 2 km from the center of Innsbruck, famous for the Napoleonic battles of 1809, where the Tyroleans led by Andreas Hofer defied the invader.
It is on Bergisel that the memorial to Andreas Hofer (1767-1810) stands, executed by the Bavarians in 1810. This site, also known for its Olympic ski jump inaugurated in 2002 and designed by Zaha Hadid (with a capacity of 8,000 spectators), is the culmination of your exploration of Tyrolean heritage. By completing this thematic circuit through Innsbruck's monuments, you will have not only visited the city's major sites but also felt the spirit of resistance that animates Tyrol. This interactive visit will have revealed the history of Innsbruck for families, a living testament to the struggle for freedom and identity in the heart of Austria.
The Route
8 stages through the city
The gameplay: AR, camera, hidden clues
At each stop, open your phone camera: an augmented reality character appears on the façade and speaks your language. Hunt the clue — it materializes as golden letters on the real wall or floats in front of you. When you find it, the phone vibrates, an AR chest opens and reveals your answer fragment. 8 stops, 8 clues to find with the camera, 1 final code.
The stops on your route are a surprise. You'll discover them one by one, guided by your phone, starting from the meeting point.
How does it work with a group?
One phone = one team. Pick the number at checkout (1 to 10).
Solo, or a group sharing the screen. One team, one code.
Family, couple, or 2-3 teams competing. Each phone has its own code and its own score.
Friends, bachelor/bachelorette, small office outing — each their own code, each plays at their own pace. Tiered pricing then €6 flat per phone from the 6th.
- ✓All codes are independent — play at the same time OR separately, each team advances at its own pace.
- ✓Leaderboard between your teams + global game leaderboard — each score appears in the public ranking.
- ✓More than 10 phones or need a personalized quest? Discover custom tours.
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Practical info
Why this route?
Lessons in courage
Dive into the indomitable spirit of the Tyroleans facing Napoleonic occupation.
Alpine landscapes
Explore Innsbruck, between historical city and sublime mountain panoramas.
Secret will
Reconstruct a plan of action left by Andreas Hofer for the future freedom of Tyrol.
Freedom is not given, it is conquered.
A legacy of resilience.
9 features nobody else has
OddballTrip combines gamified play, augmented reality and AI. All our competitors deliver 1 or 2 of these angles. We deliver all 5.
AR treasure chest
A golden chest floats in front of the monument. Tap → opening animation → reveals a secret message.
AR narrator character
Point your phone at the façade: a knight, witch, monk, sailor, detective or ghost appears full-screen and speaks to you in your language with their dedicated ElevenLabs voice (each character has their own unique voice) — your living guide.
Magic golden letters
At the puzzle climax, golden letters magically write themselves on the real wall — that's the puzzle answer. An unforgettable visual effect.
Written + audio narration
Every puzzle available as text AND voice-over: read at your own pace or listen eyes-free while walking. Great in groups and for accessibility.
360° radar + vibration
A mini-radar shows the target even behind you, and the phone vibrates when you aim in the right direction.
Heritage storytelling
Every puzzle weaves in real historical facts (architecture, era, anecdotes). You learn by playing — like a gamified audioguide.
Progressive AI hints
3 levels of AI-generated help: vibe → where to look → answer format. You're never stuck.
AR selfie memento
At the end of the game, capture a selfie with OddballTrip banner + mascot, shareable on Instagram, TikTok.
Zero app to install
PWA technology: open the link, it plays in your browser. Same quality as an app, no App Store hassle.
Frequently asked questions
Q01Do I need to download an app?
No, never. You get a link, you click, it plays in your browser. That's the point of a PWA: same as an app, without the hassle.
Q02Does it work offline?
GPS yes (handled by your phone). Maps yes (tiles cached). AI and hints need an intermittent 4G connection.
Q03How long does a game take?
1 h 30 to 2 h 30 depending on your pace. The timer runs but only for the leaderboard — you play at your own tempo.
Q04What happens if I'm stuck?
You get 3 levels of hints per puzzle (increasing penalty). If truly stuck, you can skip the step (45-min penalty but you keep going).
Q05What's the age range?
From 12 without an adult, from 6 with an adult reading puzzles. Works for families, couples, friend groups, companies.
Q06What if my city isn't in the catalogue?
Pre-register or contact us — we'll email you as soon as your city is live.
Q07What is augmented reality exactly?
Point your phone at the façade: a historical character appears full-screen and speaks to you in your language. At the puzzle climax, golden letters magically write themselves on the real wall — that's your answer. After each puzzle solved, a treasure chest floats in front of you. Seeing is believing.
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