Christmas party with a programme
Christmas Party in Dortmund
From strolling the Christmas market to a real team experience – six proven formats from €35.95 per person.
The Christmas market as a backdrop
The world's largest Christmas tree stands on Hansaplatz: 45 metres tall, assembled from around 1,200 spruces and decorated with 138,000 lights. From there, some 300 stalls run through the pedestrian zone of the city centre.
That is exactly what makes Dortmund a good place for a Christmas party that amounts to more than a buffet and a speech: the atmosphere is there anyway, you only have to use it. We bring the programme – outdoors on Hansaplatz or indoors in the warm, whichever suits your group.
Dortmund is the largest location in the eastern Ruhr area, and the city centre is compact. For workforces from the region the journey is short — and nobody else has a Christmas tree of that size to offer.
Six formats for your Christmas party in Dortmund
All formats run from November to January. Prices are starting prices per person – the larger the group, the lower the price per head.
| Format | Where | Duration | People | from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Rally | City Center | 2-3 Hours | 10-500 People | 39,95 € |
| Save Christmas | Outdoor | 2-3 Hours | 10-200 People | 39,95 € |
| Beat the Red Box | Indoor | 2 hours | 10-500 | 44,95 € |
| Christmas Quiz Show | Indoor | 2 Hours | 15-500 People | 35,95 € |
| Christmas Domino | Indoor | 2-3 Hours | 10-500 People | 39,95 € |
| Gingerbread House Building | Indoor | 2-3 Hours | 10-100 People | 35,95 € |
Outdoors
The Christmas Rallye leads your teams through the city centre with tablets, with stops on Hansaplatz. New this season: battlespots, where two teams meet and compete head to head. Rettet Weihnachten is the outdoor escape variant.
Indoors in the warm
Beat the Red Box is an escape game at the table – it needs nothing but a room and works for up to 500 people. The Christmas Quiz Show with a host is the version where everyone can stay seated.
Hands-on
With gingerbread house building you compete in small teams – and the houses go home with you. With Christmas Domino, thousands of tiles become one shared picture that falls in a chain reaction at the end.
Planning on the ground
On the location: The tree on Hansaplatz is a meeting point nobody can miss — practical for the start and the prize-giving when teams converge from different directions.
On the room: The centre has brewery taverns and restaurants for groups. The indoor formats need a space with tables; many Dortmund companies play at their own premises and head to the market afterwards.
On the running order: The programme belongs at the beginning, not the end. After dinner and the second mulled wine you will not get anyone moving – beforehand everyone is open to it, and the meal afterwards tastes better once it has been earned.
On the date: The weeks from late November through December are the busiest of the year, and Fridays go first. Plan early and you have the run of the calendar – more on that in our article planning your Christmas party early.
On getting there: ICE hub Dortmand Hbf, ca. 1h ab Köln, 4h ab München
Where to eat afterwards in Dortmund
Catering is not included in our event prices – you plan that separately. These places are set up for groups:
Hövels Hausbrauerei
View Skylounge
Pfefferkorn
Frequently asked questions about a Christmas party in Dortmund
Is it true that the world's largest Christmas tree stands in Dortmund?
Yes. It stands on Hansaplatz, is 45 metres tall, is built from around 1,200 individual spruces and carries 138,000 lights. As a meeting point for the start or the prize-giving of a team event, it is hard to miss.
What does a Christmas party with a programme in Dortmund cost?
The Christmas formats start at €35.95 per person. The Christmas Rallye is €39.95 pp, Beat the Red Box €44.95 pp. Those are pure event prices – you plan the venue and catering separately. The larger the group, the lower the price per head.
How many people can take part?
The Christmas Rallye, Beat the Red Box and the Christmas Quiz Show are designed for up to 500 people. Rettet Weihnachten runs with up to 200 participants, gingerbread house building with up to 100.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The outdoor formats go ahead in almost any weather – what matters is warm clothing and sturdy shoes. If you want complete certainty, choose an indoor format: Beat the Red Box, the Christmas Quiz Show or gingerbread house building.
When should we book?
As early as possible. Dates in late November and December are in high demand, and Fridays go first. Enquire in summer or early autumn and you have a free choice of both dates and formats.
Can the event be run in English?
Yes. Around a quarter of our events run in English – tablets, task texts and the on-site team all switch over. Mixed groups work too: teams can play in different languages within the same event.
Where exactly does the event take place in Dortmund?
The outdoor formats start from an agreed meeting point in the city centre, usually near Hansaplatz. For the indoor formats you need a room – your own canteen, a meeting room or a rented space is entirely sufficient.
Christmas parties in other cities too
Our Christmas formats run in many cities – pick yours, or ask us about any other location.
Secure your date in Dortmund
Tell us your group size and preferred date – we will tell you what is still available and what suits your crowd.
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