Murder Mystery Tour Cuxhaven
Discover Cuxhaven’s hidden corners in a refreshingly different way with the CityHunters Murder Mystery Tour, where teams step into the shoes of investigators to crack a compelling case. The adventure kicks off at the Cuxhaven water tower, and the brisk North Sea breeze provides the sort of inspiration that only a coastal town can offer. With its dramatic shoreline and deep maritime roots, Cuxhaven is an ideal setting for a team building event that challenges the mind while keeping things enjoyable.
A city full of puzzles and challenges
The Murder Mystery Tour guides participants to many of Cuxhaven’s most memorable sites. Investigations can begin at the stately Schloss Ritzebüttel, a living piece of local history that sets the stage for uncovering clues. From there, teams can stroll to the Alte Liebe in Cuxhaven, an iconic viewing point perfect for a moment of observation before planning the next move.
Further clues await at landmarks such as Elbe 1 and the Leuchtfeuer Cuxhaven, both offering commanding views and atmospheric backdrops for puzzle-solving. The Windstärke 10 – Wrack- und Fischereimuseum Cuxhaven and the Semaphore in Cuxhaven add maritime mystery, while stops like Stadtsparkasse Cuxhaven, St.-Petri-Kirche and the Alter Fischereihafen provide a mix of civic, spiritual and seafaring settings that keep the story intriguing at every turn.
Team building in Cuxhaven: collaboration and communication
The Murder Mystery Tour is far more than a scenic walk; it pushes teams to think collectively, share information clearly and devise clever solutions. Whether organised as a company outing, a department celebration or a company summer party, this team building experience strengthens bonds and encourages cooperative problem-solving in a playful environment. The format can also be adapted into a Scavenger Hunt style challenge for groups who prefer a different pace.
Cuxhaven’s relaxed atmosphere and refreshing sea air make it easy for colleagues to relax and engage. Hospitality abounds, and the day can be rounded off with a local culinary treat at the Alter Fischereihafen, offering a delicious finish to a day of sleuthing by the water.
A flexible and unforgettable experience
One of the biggest perks of the Murder Mystery Tour in Cuxhaven is its flexibility. Teams can choose when and where to start their experience, and the CityHunters app allows play without fixed start times or on-site supervision. That freedom makes it simple to slot the activity into an existing schedule, whether as a standalone company outing or part of a larger programme.
The intuitive app turns smartphones into investigative tools, guiding teams through multimedia clues—photos, videos and interactive tasks that demand each participant’s strengths. The mix of digital features and real-world exploration creates a memorable experience that tests both analytical skill and collaboration.
Strengthen your team spirit in Cuxhaven
A team building experience in Cuxhaven offers more than sightseeing; it cultivates trust and improves communication among colleagues. The challenges of the Murder Mystery Tour encourage everyone to contribute, revealing leadership, creativity and attention to detail across the group.
Engaging tasks and a gripping storyline ensure the experience remains entertaining from start to finish. Winning is a bonus, but the true value lies in the shared memories and stronger camaraderie. This team building event is sure to become a highlight for any organisation’s culture.
Plan your next adventure
See Cuxhaven from a fresh perspective and turn the next team building event into something special. The CityHunters Murder Mystery Tour lets teams explore the town while honing their collaborative skills. Whether booked as a company outing, a department celebration, a company summer party or even part of a company christmas party, the experience brings new energy and lasting motivation to team activities.
- 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
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- 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 Cuxhaven is: Stadttheater Cuxhaven. 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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