Christmas party with a programme
Christmas Party in Göttingen
From strolling the Christmas market to a real team experience – six proven formats from €35.95 per person.
The Christmas market as a backdrop
Göttingen's Christmas market wraps around the old town hall and the twin-towered St. John's Church — and in the middle of it stands the Gänseliesel. The fountain of 1901 is known as the most-kissed girl in the world, because by old custom newly minted doctoral graduates climb up and give her a kiss.
That is exactly what makes Göttingen 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 the market square around the old town hall or indoors in the warm, whichever suits your group.
Göttingen is a university city with a strong research and science environment, on the ICE line between Frankfurt and Hannover. For teams from southern Lower Saxony and northern Hesse it is the central point, and the old town is small enough that a Christmas party does not turn into a logistics exercise.
Six formats for your Christmas party in Göttingen
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 the market square around the old town hall. 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 Gänseliesel stands in the middle of the market and is the most unambiguous meeting point the city has to offer. The old town around it is compact — short distances, easy to walk even in the cold.
On the room: Around the old town there are restaurants and pubs that take groups, plus meeting space in the university quarter. The indoor formats need a space with tables.
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 stop on the Hamburg-Munich line, centrally located
Where to eat afterwards in Göttingen
Catering is not included in our event prices – you plan that separately. These places are set up for groups:
Bullerjahn
Kartoffelhaus
Gauß
Frequently asked questions about a Christmas party in Göttingen
What is the Gänseliesel in Göttingen?
A fountain of 1901 in the middle of the market square, surrounded by the stalls during the Christmas market. By old custom, newly minted doctoral graduates kiss the bronze figure — which is why she is known as the most-kissed girl in the world. She works well as a rally stop because a real question can be asked about her.
What does a Christmas party with a programme in Göttingen 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 Göttingen?
The outdoor formats start from an agreed meeting point in the city centre, usually near the market square around the old town hall. 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 Göttingen
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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