Treasure Hunt Besançon
A hint of adventure drifts through the streets of Besançon, inviting teams to embark on an unforgettable treasure hunt. The CityHunters team building experience in Besançon promises excitement, discovery and a prime opportunity to strengthen group bonds while sharing fresh experiences. Armed with modern smartphones and the CityHunters app, participants follow clues toward a mysterious prize waiting to be uncovered. The city’s historic backdrop adds charm and atmosphere to a team building event in Besançon that will linger in memory long after the day is done.
Discover the treasures of Besançon
Besançon, rich in history and culture, provides an ideal stage for a team building experience. Begin the adventure at Besançon Cathedral or any other central meeting point and set off through winding lanes and grand boulevards. As clues are solved, the treasure hunt leads to some of the city’s most notable sights: the Citadel of Besançon overlooking the skyline, the imposing Porte Noire, the Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie de Besançon, the Birthhouse of Victor Hugo and the atmospheric Besançon amphitheatre, among others. Each stop reveals a slice of local history alongside a fresh puzzle to crack.
Team spirit and adventure united
The treasure hunt quickly makes it clear that teamwork is the secret ingredient. Every clue found and puzzle solved relies on collaboration and clear communication. This team building event highlights individual strengths while knitting the group closer together. Whether planned as a company outing, an interdepartmental celebration or part of a company summer party, the treasure hunt offers an engaging way to boost team dynamics while having a lot of fun.
A city full of stories
Wandering through Besançon delivers both scenic enjoyment and a deep dive into its past. Stops like the Temple du Saint-Esprit, the Synagogue of Besançon and the Bibliothèque municipale de Besançon pepper the route with intriguing anecdotes and cultural context. The route’s stories — including stops at sites tied to the Free Imperial City of Besançon — enrich the treasure hunt and give participants a fuller appreciation of the place. A pause in a cozy café or a local bistro also offers the perfect moment to refuel and savor regional flavors.
Flexibility and freedom for your team building event
One of the great advantages of the CityHunters treasure hunt is its flexibility. The adventure can start at any time and be enjoyed at a pace that suits the group, making the team building experience especially appealing for organizations seeking a hassle-free yet effective way to strengthen teams. Whether used as a standalone activity or as a lively addition to a conference or company outing, the format adapts to varied needs and schedules.
An experience that connects
The CityHunters treasure hunt in Besançon is more than a game — it’s a journey that bonds colleagues and opens up new perspectives. Watch teams transform into well-tuned units that tackle challenges together and collect memorable moments along the way. This team building event not only boosts morale but also deepens connections among participants, making it a rewarding choice for groups looking to grow closer while exploring the city.
- Participants use their own smartphones
- Flexibility through self-organization
- 10 riddle locations
- Support chat during the tour
- Picture gallery of the event
- Team chat
- Real-time leaderboard
How the event works
1. Preparation
- Beforehand, all participants install the app on their smartphones
- Teams are formed in advance or on site (max. 7 people)
- Each team’s leader starts the tour and invites the other participants
2. Let’s go!
- From tour start, our team guide is available via chat
- Teams choose their first puzzle location
- They navigate easily via the map view
- Up to 10 challenges await at notable spots around the city
3. City exploration
- Along the route, teams discover the city
- At each puzzle location, they solve tasks and earn points
- Each team member receives individual challenges in addition to the shared tasks
- Digital networking via real-time leaderboard and team chat
4. Finale
- After completing all tasks, the app guides teams safely back to the start
- A self-organized award ceremony can take place here
- Afterwards, you’ll find all photos in a protected online gallery
Your event in 5 simple steps
Get in touch
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- Individual support
- Offer within 90 minutes
Our FAQs provide answers to the most common questions
We organize our team events for you on your desired date, 365 days a year. To see if your preferred date is still available, request your non-binding offer . You can freely choose your event start time between 9 am and 8 pm.
For our full-service team events, both on-site support by our guides and the provision of all materials are included, so you don’t have to worry about anything in advance. The only exception is our smartphone tours. For these, you use your own smartphones and benefit from in-app chat support that we provide free of charge.
The start and end point in Besançon is: Rue Megevand 2. Click for a map view. The blue-shaded area marks our event area where our team event tasks and puzzles are located. For our Geocaching and iPad tours, you can choose your own start and end points within this area. This is not possible for smartphone tours.
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