WIEN HISTORY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Step into 1880 Vienna and Race to Recover Schlumberger’s Lost Sparkling Recipe
A 60‑minute historical escape room in Wien that casts teams as investigators seeking Robert Alwin Schlumberger’s hidden formula—this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Step into 1880 Vienna and Race to Recover Schlumberger’s Lost Sparkling Recipe.
The Schlumberger Escape Room - Die verlorene Rezeptur drops you into the year 1880: founder Robert Alwin Schlumberger has recently died and his secret recipe for Schlumberger Sparkling Brut Klassik is nowhere to be found. In a period room that evokes the company’s origins, teams work against the clock to locate the hidden formula before production grinds to a halt.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A period office in 1880 Vienna
The scenario centers on Robert Alwin Schlumberger’s office and the vanished recipe, offering a compact historical premise that drives the puzzles and atmosphere.
Sixty minutes to beat the clock
Teams have 60 minutes to search, decipher and assemble clues before production is said to halt—a tight time limit that defines the intensity of the experience.
A bottle of Schlumberger to take home
Ticket pricing includes a 0.75‑litre bottle of Schlumberger Sparkling, a tangible reminder of the game’s subject and a small celebratory memento for participants.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
Play unfolds as a concentrated, collaborative puzzle hunt inside a historical-themed room: players inspect period detail, decode clues and test hypotheses with only 60 minutes on the clock. The narrative—centered on a missing formula hidden in the founder’s office—creates urgency and a clear objective for the team.
THE SETTING
A period office in 1880 Vienna
The scenario centers on Robert Alwin Schlumberger’s office and the vanished recipe, offering a compact historical premise that drives the puzzles and atmosphere.
THE CHALLENGE
Sixty minutes to beat the clock
Teams have 60 minutes to search, decipher and assemble clues before production is said to halt—a tight time limit that defines the intensity of the experience.
THE REWARD
A bottle of Schlumberger to take home
Ticket pricing includes a 0.75‑litre bottle of Schlumberger Sparkling, a tangible reminder of the game’s subject and a small celebratory memento for participants.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this is for—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The game runs for approximately 60 minutes.
The experience takes place in Wien and is offered in German and English.
Pricing is tiered by group size (2–6 people); the operator includes a 0.75 l bottle of Schlumberger Sparkling in the ticket price.
The operator’s listing specifies the included bottle; confirm any additional requirements directly with Schlumberger when booking.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the experience last?
The game duration is 60 minutes.
What is the minimum age to participate?
Participants must be at least 16 years old.
In which languages is the escape room offered?
The experience is available in German and English.
How does pricing work for different group sizes?
Ticket prices are tiered by group size from 2 to 6 people, with per‑person cost decreasing as group size increases; a 0.75 l bottle of Schlumberger Sparkling is included in the price.
What level of difficulty should we expect?
Difficulty varies by group size—smaller groups are listed as more difficult while larger groups are rated easier.
Where does the scenario take place?
The scenario is set in Vienna and centers on the founder’s office and the missing recipe.