Team Building Event Johanniter Kita Kobbendelle
On May 12, 2023 at 9:00 AM I had the pleasure of guiding a special Murder Mystery Geocaching event for Johanniter Kita Kobbendelle in Dortmund as a CityHunters team guide. Nine enthusiastic participants met me at Hansaplatz; we split into two teams and handed out the tablets and the app after a short introduction. That kicked off our urban interactive Murder Mystery Geocaching, a genuine team building experience in Dortmund right in the city center.
The mood was cheerful and focused from the start: the teams set off to solve tricky puzzles at various stations, collect clues and complete team tasks. The route took them past well-known spots — from the area around Dortmund main station to the distinctive silhouette of St. Reinoldi and on to locations that even brought the German Football Museum to mind. It was a great way for everyone to discover Dortmund from a new angle.
Over the three hours the teams were largely on their own, competing in a friendly rivalry for the most points. Points were awarded for correctly solved puzzles, creative team solutions and clever use of the hints in the app. As the team guide I was reachable by phone throughout the tour and stepped in whenever questions came up or technical help was needed.
The weather was fairly good — pleasantly cool and clear enough to really enjoy the walks. It matched the active atmosphere and helped keep everyone engaged and energetic. Especially in changeable weather, shared activities prove their worth: a team building experience in Dortmund brings people together and motivates them.
After exactly three hours everyone reconvened at Hansaplatz for the awards ceremony. You could feel the excitement as the points were added up and the most successful team was celebrated. Moments like that strengthen the sense of togetherness and make the team building experience in Dortmund a memorable one.
It was a wonderful morning full of team spirit, laughter and surprising aha moments. I am already looking forward to next time, when we once again follow the clues through Dortmund and playfully strengthen team dynamics.