Escape Game Ilmenau
Experience a different kind of adventure with the CityHunters Escape Game in Ilmenau — a distinctive team building experience that whisks colleagues into a realm of puzzles and hidden clues. Set against Ilmenau’s picturesque backdrop, teams are transformed into well-oiled units tackling clever riddles and challenges. This is an opportunity that places teamwork, clear communication and pure enjoyment front and center. Ideal for a company outing or a memorable company summer party, the Escape Game provides a standout platform for an unforgettable team building event in Ilmenau.
Starting point: In the heart of Ilmenau
Kick off the mission at Festhalle Ilmenau, a convenient central hub for teams to gather and begin. From there, the CityHunters app leads participants through Ilmenau’s charming streets, passing landmarks such as the Goethe Monument and St.-Jakobus-Kirche. With each clue solved, the trail brings the team closer to the final solution while revealing the historic and scenic character of the town.
Ilmenau — the perfect setting for a team building experience
Ilmenau’s blend of history and cultural gems creates an excellent backdrop for a team building experience. The city’s calm yet lively atmosphere helps foster cooperation and trust among colleagues. Historic sites and modern venues alike offer varied stages for testing team skills — from exploring St. Josef (Ilmenau) to discovering quirky exhibits at the DDR-Spielzeugmuseum, and taking in the local charm around the Ziegenbrunnen Ilmenau.
An interactive adventure for the company
The CityHunters Escape Game in Ilmenau is more than a pastime — it’s an interactive narrative that draws participants right into the action. Armed with smartphones and the CityHunters app, teams become a squad of sleuths decoding secret messages and cracking mysterious assignments. The flexibility of this team building event is hard to beat: choose the time and place to begin, and tailor the experience to the group’s needs. Whether part of a company outing or an office celebration, the Escape Game offers an inventive way to boost team spirit.
Thrills and treats — a winning combination
As teams navigate Ilmenau and complete their mission, there’s plenty of opportunity to sample regional flavors. Celebrate a successful day with a slice of local cake or a hearty meal in one of the town’s cozy restaurants. Combining excitement with good food turns the team building experience in Ilmenau into a lasting memory worth talking about back at the office.
An unforgettable company outing
The CityHunters Escape Game in Ilmenau is an excellent pick for companies seeking a remarkable team building event. Whether planned as a company outing or an energetic company summer party, this adventure not only strengthens collaboration but also generates plenty of enthusiasm. Let Ilmenau’s unique atmosphere work its charm and watch teams unite into a highly effective unit — ready for an experience that will be remembered long after the game ends.
- 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
- Fast response times
- 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 Ilmenau is: Tourist-Information. 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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