Murder Mystery Tour Helmstedt
A dark secret lingers over Helmstedt and the team is the only hope to bring the truth into the light. On the CityHunters Murder Mystery Tour in Helmstedt, colleagues transform into detectives immersed in a gripping narrative of puzzles, suspects and unexpected twists. This modern Scavenger Hunt blends a taste for adventure with logical thinking and cooperative work — ideal for a company outing, a department celebration or an outdoor team building experience.
An adventure begins in the heart of Helmstedt
The investigation kicks off at Collegienplatz 1, a convenient starting point for exploring historic Helmstedt, or at another central meeting spot in the inner city. The town, celebrated for its rich history and striking architecture, provides a dramatic backdrop for a memorable team building event. While navigating the streets, teams will exercise their detective instincts and encounter many of Helmstedt’s notable landmarks, from the soaring St.-Stephani-Kirche and the storied Türkentor to the tranquil Kloster Marienberg. Further sights such as the Juleum, the former university library of Helmstedt, the Lübbensteine, St.-Christophorus, St.-Thomas-Kirche, St. Walpurgis and the Hausmannsturm add historical depth and visual variety to the route.
A team building experience with clever tech
More than a walking tour, the Murder Mystery Tour equips teams with the CityHunters app, turning smartphones into sleek investigative tools that guide participants through the city. GPS navigation, videos and audio clips place teams in the role of investigators who collect clues, interview suspects and piece together theories. This interactive format not only strengthens team spirit but also sharpens communication and analytical skills among participants.
Helmstedt also offers a pleasant culinary scene to complement the company outing. From traditional brew houses to modern cafés, there are plenty of options to relax and debrief after a successful Murder Mystery Tour, ensuring the day ends on a delicious note.
Flexibility and freedom for your team building event
One major advantage of the CityHunters Murder Mystery Tour is its flexibility. The team building event in Helmstedt can be started at any time without fixed kick-off slots, so it fits smoothly into busy schedules — whether as a standalone company outing, part of a company summer party or as a featured activity during a department celebration. Simple logistics let organizers focus on the experience rather than the details.
With its historic streets and charming atmosphere, Helmstedt is an ideal setting for a team building experience. The picturesque squares and winding alleys not only create an engaging stage for the game but also offer numerous opportunities to strengthen collaboration and camaraderie. The playful challenge of the Murder Mystery Tour keeps participants motivated and invested as they work together to solve the case.
An unforgettable experience for the team
The Murder Mystery Tour in Helmstedt is both an exciting race against time and a meaningful exercise in teamwork. Solving puzzles and devising strategies together teaches effective communication and cooperative problem-solving — skills that transfer directly to the workplace. Strategic thinkers, creative problem-solvers and keen observers all have a chance to play to their strengths and help the team succeed.
A team building highlight in Helmstedt
Combining suspense, collaboration and a spirit of discovery, the CityHunters Murder Mystery Tour in Helmstedt is an excellent choice for companies seeking an innovative alternative to traditional company outings. Whether used as an entertaining year-end activity, a conference highlight or as a stand-alone team building event, this experience injects fresh energy into corporate culture. Let teams step into the role of investigators, gather clues together and ultimately unmask the culprit — a memorable event that boosts motivation and strengthens bonds.
- 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 Helmstedt is: Collegienplatz 1. 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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