Treasure Hunt Essen
Experience an adventure that whisks colleagues into the world of a treasure hunt right in the bustling city of Essen. The CityHunters team building event called treasure hunt lets teams step into the role of modern explorers and see the city from an entirely fresh angle. Armed with the clever CityHunters app and a generous dose of team spirit, participants embark on an engaging journey that blends mystery, local history and collaboration. Whether booked as an exciting company outing to Essen, a departmental celebration or part of a company summer party, this team building event in Essen promises long-lasting memories.
An adventure begins at Museum Folkwang
Kick off the treasure hunt at Museum Folkwang, a cultural hub that sets the tone for discovery. From there teams head out on missions that lead to some of Essen’s most notable sights. Solving riddles and uncovering hidden clues offers a new perspective on the city centre, with stops such as Essen Minster providing striking moments of history to inspire teamwork as the next clue is decoded.
Together on the trail
The CityHunters treasure hunt in Essen is far more than a stroll through the streets – it is an interactive team building event that ties modern technology to historical gems. The CityHunters app steers teams from clue to clue while enriching the route with multimedia content. Videos, audio snippets and photos turn each task into a call for creativity and cooperation. This team building experience strengthens bonds and creates a memorable shared challenge for every group.
Landmarks and culinary highlights
Along the treasure hunt route teams will encounter highlights like the Old Synagogue and the SANAA building at Zollverein Essen, and enjoy the powerful industrial backdrop of Kokerei Zollverein and the Ruhr Museum. Design lovers can appreciate the Red Dot Design Museum and historic stops such as Marktkirche or St. Johann Baptist add variety to the itinerary. And of course no team building event in Essen is complete without sampling regional flavours, letting local cuisine round off the day in satisfying style.
Teamwork that inspires
Finding the hidden treasure depends on teamwork. Every participant contributes unique strengths, whether cracking clever puzzles, spotting subtle clues or piecing together fragmented hints. This varied set of challenges promotes clear communication and cooperation while keeping the mood upbeat. With each solved puzzle the team grows closer, and every step brings the group nearer to the goal. The CityHunters team building experience in Essen is an ideal chance for teams to push their collaboration to the next level.
A flexible and unforgettable experience
One major advantage of the CityHunters treasure hunt is its flexibility. The route can be played at any time without on-site supervision, making it perfect for companies seeking a low-fuss activity. Whether as a standalone team building event, part of a company summer party or an addition to a conference, the treasure hunt adapts to a range of needs and delights participants of all kinds. It’s not only an exciting exploration of Essen but also a meaningful opportunity to strengthen team spirit.
Discover Essen from a new perspective and let the mix of adventure, puzzles and exploratory spirit carry the team. The CityHunters team building event in Essen offers a memorable experience that stays with participants long after the final clue is found. Explore the city’s secrets together and emerge as a more connected team from this shared adventure.
- 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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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 Essen is: Burgplatz. 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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