Escape the Forest Bonn
A toxic cloud threatens the city – and your team has 2 to 3 hours to save it. Escape the Forest turns a park into the playing field – in Bonn we like to recommend the Rheinaue, but you play wherever you want. In small teams you follow clues over meadows and paths via tablet, crack puzzles and race against time. Escape room meets nature – out in the green.
What is Escape the Forest?
Escape the Forest is a mobile outdoor escape game. Many know the principle from the escape room: solve puzzles as a team, combine clues, crack codes and work together against the clock. Only here it does not happen in a closed room, but outdoors in nature – a park or city forest becomes the playing field.
Teams are guided by a game app on a tablet that leads them step by step through the mission. There is no fixed room, no setup and no prior knowledge needed: each team gets its tablet, and off you go. Fresh-air movement meets brainwork – exactly the mix that bonds a team.
Highlights
How Escape the Forest works
The escape room experience in the fresh air – as a mobile game that your team runs through the park on its own.
1 · The story
A toxic cloud spreads over Bonn. Your team slips into the role of scientists who escaped the disaster lab – now you must produce the antidote in the Rheinaue and save the city.
2 · The game
In small teams you follow clues through the park via the tablet, evaluate hints and crack puzzles. Fresh-air movement and brainwork alternate – every solved task brings you closer to the antidote.
3 · The support
Experienced team guides set up the game and are reachable by chat and phone throughout the event. You have nothing to worry about except solving.
4 · The finale
Together against the clock: whoever completes the mission in time saves the city. At the end the winning team is crowned – a moment you'll still talk about over the closing get-together.
Takes place all year with suitable clothing – rain ponchos or sunscreen are included.
Pricing & Services
| Group size | 1.5 – 2 h | 2.5 h | 3 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| from 10 people | from €44.95 | from €47.45 | from €49.95 |
| from 30 people | from €40.45 | from €42.70 | from €44.95 |
| from 50 people | from €38.20 | from €40.35 | from €42.45 |
| from 100 people | from €35.95 | from €37.95 | from €39.95 |
Prices per person, plus statutory VAT.
Individually adjustable: Smaller groups on request, longer event duration, multi-day formats or very specific wishes – we are happy to discuss these in person.
Additional costs: Travel (€0 – 100) plus venue and catering as required.
Scope of Services
- ✓ Planning and execution of the event
- ✓ Provision of complete event equipment
- ✓ Moderation & support by experienced team guides (DE / ENG)
- ✓ Optional with competitive character or as a cooperative team experience
- ✓ Event photos available for download
- ✓ Award ceremony at the end
- ✓ Setup and teardown
Optional Additional Services
- → Individual customizations (puzzles, routes, start and finish points, theme selection, etc.)
- → Branded clothing (T-shirts, hoodies)
- → Winner trophies
- → Event photographer
- → Location scouting
- → Catering and more
We come to wherever you want to play
The beauty of Escape the Forest: we run it wherever it suits your team best – a park, a city forest or another green space, even right on your doorstep. We only give recommendations. For Bonn we especially like to suggest the Rheinaue, because it brings everything a good game needs – which is why it serves as our example here.
Compact on 2–2.5 km
Around the Auensee lake a loop of 2 to 2.5 kilometres is easy to lay out in the Rheinaue. Ideal for connecting stations without long distances, so your team stays on the move on foot and keeps crossing paths.
160 hectares in the heart of Bonn
Wide meadows, the large Auensee, a 45-kilometre network of paths and quiet shores – in the geographic heart of Bonn, the Rheinaue is a recreation area almost as big as the city centre. This backdrop pulls teams straight in.
Many scenes, one mission
The lakeshore, bridges, meadows and quiet corners turn into puzzle locations. A simple walk becomes a thrilling race against time.
Example Rheinaue: a backdrop that makes your game special
Why do we like to recommend the Rheinaue for Bonn? The roughly 160-hectare recreation area lies in the geographic heart of Bonn, on both sides of the Rhine – almost as big as the entire city centre. A network of footpaths nearly 45 kilometres long opens up the sprawling park.
You don't need a remote forest for the game: the Rheinaue offers everything a good mission needs in a compact area. Around the 15-hectare Auensee, across wide meadows, bridges and quiet shores, paths and corners become puzzle stations. The loop is just 2 to 2.5 kilometres, so your team is on foot throughout and keeps crossing paths.
And the Rheinaue has a trump card few playing fields offer: wide water-meadow landscape right by the Rhine. Between two puzzles your gaze sweeps over the Auensee and the meadows to the Rhine. On request the day rounds off perfectly with a boat trip on the lake or a meal in the city.
Getting there & good to know
The Rheinaue is central and easy to reach – with its own underground station (Heussallee/Museumsmeile) and close to the main station – ideal when your team arrives from different directions. By car, Bonn is connected via the A555, A562 and A565. An Escape the Forest pairs well with a boat trip on the Auensee – just ask us about a supporting programme.
Insider tips for your Escape the Forest in Bonn
A few hints from experience so your team day in the Rheinaue runs smoothly:
🗓️ Best time
From May to September the Rheinaue shows its finest side – ideal for the outdoor game. But it runs all year; with suitable clothing autumn is lovely too, when the park is especially quiet.
👟 Comfortable shoes
Meadows, shore paths and wide park paths are part of the Rheinaue. With flat, comfortable footwear your team has more headspace for puzzles and less for sore feet.
🚣 Auensee bonus
From April to October, pedal and rowing boats on the northern shore invite you onto the Auensee to finish the day – right after the game. A lovely way to round things off.
📅 Request early
Popular dates (May–September) book up fast. Requesting early secures your preferred date and enough lead time for individual adjustments.
Where we run team events in Bonn
We bring material, guides and technology. What we need is a place with room. In Bonn it is usually one of these:
Rheinaue
160 hectares of landscape park along the Rhine with lakes, meadows and sprawling paths. Perfect for Highland Games, team challenges and large-group events.
Pedal boats on the Rheinaue lake for maritime challengesOld town & Münsterplatz
Central square with the Romanesque minster and Beethoven monument. Compact enough for short rallies, full of character for unforgettable photo stations.
Ideal starting point for old-town ralliesRhine bank & Alter Zoll
Historic viewpoint with a panoramic view of the Rhine and the Siebengebirge. Excellent for photo challenges and as on atmospheric rally finale.
On a clear day you can see to the DrachenfelsFormer government district
Post Tower, Langer Eugen and the UN campus tell the story of the Federal Republic. A unique backdrop for historical-political rallies.
The UN campus can actually be visited — unique in GermanyGetting to Bonn
Most teams arrive in the morning and start straight away. This is how you reach Bonn:
- Rail: ICE-Halt Bonn Hbf, ca. 30 min ab Köln, 1,5h ab Frankfurt
- Car: A565, A59, B9 – good carbahnanbindung
- Airport: Köln/Bonn ca. 25 km, ca. 20 min
- Getting around: Bonn is ICE-angebunden (30 Min. ab Köln, 1,5h ab Frankfurt) and per citybahn bestens erschlossen. airport Köln/Bonn only 25 km entfernt.
Where to eat afterwards in Bonn
After two to three hours out and about people are genuinely hungry. For the round after Escape the Forest we recommend Brauhaus Bönnsch (up to 150 people); we can book it for you.
| Venue | Cuisine | Capacity | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brauhaus Bönnsch €€ | Brewhouse/Regional | up to 150 people | Old Town | Own Bönnsch beer, Rhenish cuisine |
| Strandhaus €€ | Modern/International | up to 100 people | Rhine Waterfront | Beach feeling right on the Rhine |
| Oliveto €€ | Italian | up to 60 people | Poppelsdorf | Authentic Italian cuisine |
Staying overnight in Bonn
For teams travelling from further away or staying for the evening: these places in Bonn are used to groups.
| Hotel | Rooms | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kameha Grand Bonn ★★★★★ €€€€ | 253 | Rhine Waterfront | Design hotel right on the Rhine |
| Ameron Hotel Königshof ★★★★ €€€ | 130 | City Center | Central location, historic flair |
| Hilton Bonn ★★★★ €€€ | 252 | At Chancellor Square | Modern amenities, large capacity |
Weather in Bonn: when outdoor makes sense
Escape the Forest takes place entirely outdoors. Best time for it in Bonn: May to September. The table helps with picking a date, the current month is marked.
| Month | Ø °C | Rain days | Sun h/day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | 11 | 2 |
| Feb | 3 | 9 | 3 |
| Mar | 7 | 10 | 4 |
| Apr | 11 | 9 | 5 |
| May | 15 | 10 | 6 |
| Jun | 18 | 10 | 7 |
| Jul | 20 | 10 | 7 |
| Aug | 20 | 9 | 6 |
| Sep | 16 | 8 | 5 |
| Oct | 11 | 9 | 4 |
| Nov | 6 | 10 | 2 |
| Dec | 3 | 11 | 1 |
- Spring: The cherry blossom on Heerstraße turns the old town into an Instagram hotspot. The mild Rhine valley climate makes Bonn outdoor-ready early.
- Summer: High season on the Rhine embankment and in the Rheinaue. The "Rheinkultur" festival creates atmosphere; plan heat breaks by the Rhine.
- Autumn: Beethovenfest and golden light on the Rhine. Mild temperatures, little rain, ideal for extended city rallies with a cultural twist.
- Winter: Indoor season: brewhouses in the old town, moderated formats in hotels on the Rhine. The Christmas market on the Münsterplatz as a backdrop.
Event impressions
This is what Escape the Forest looks like in action – teams out in nature, puzzles in hand, together against the clock.
Good to know before you ask
The four points people ask about most often, straight from our terms and conditions.
Rebooking is free
Moving your event to another date costs nothing, at any time.
Free cancellation up to 7 days before
Up to seven days before the event you can cancel at no cost. From seven days onwards the full price applies.
Final headcount 7 days before
Tell us the final number up to seven days before. Adding people later is always possible at the same price per person.
Invoice after the event
Up to 5,000 € net you pay in one go after the event. Above that, 50 % on signing and the rest afterwards.
Full details in our terms and conditions.
Talk to us directly
René Weinert answers the phone himself. Since 2001, more than 100,000 participants.
Off the shelf – or your own theme
Escape the Forest works straight away as a ready-made format. Those who want it more individual can help shape it – because sometimes a team event should sound like your team, not like a template.
Adapt the theme
Instead of the classic toxic-cloud story, the framework can be adjusted and varied – just ask us about the possibilities. The park stays the playing field, the narrative becomes yours.
Customise individual puzzles
On request we weave company-specific terms, insider references, numbers or a link to your business into selected puzzles. Small touches with a big "aha" effect for the team.
To be honest: not everything is possible, and a fully custom game needs some lead time – but in consultation a surprising amount can be done. Just tell us what you have in mind.
More team event ideas in Bonn
Escape the Forest is not the only thing we put on in Bonn. These formats also fit:
Perfect for which occasions?
Escape the Forest suits groups of 10 to 200 people – from a small team day to a large company event. Especially popular for company outings, team building, kick-offs, conference side programmes and club outings in Bonn.
Frequently asked questions about Escape the Forest Bonn
How long does Escape the Forest Bonn take?
Usually 2 to 3 hours. We adjust the exact duration to your schedule.
Where does the event take place in Bonn?
That's up to you. We run Escape the Forest wherever you like – in a park, city forest or on a suitable site, also near you. For Bonn we like to recommend the Rheinaue (central, its own underground station Heussallee, close to the main station); we agree the exact starting point with you.
Do we need prior knowledge or an app?
No. Each team gets a prepared tablet with the game app. Our guides explain operation and rules before the start – anyone can play.
What does Escape the Forest in Bonn cost?
From €44.95 per person. Larger groups receive discounts: 5% from 30, 10% from 50 and 15% from 100 people.
What happens in bad weather?
Escape the Forest takes place all year with suitable clothing. Rain ponchos or sunscreen are included – and the park offers plenty of trees as shelter during a shower.
Where in Bonn do outdoor events take place?
Most often we use the Rheinaue, the Rheinufer at the Alten Zoll and the Schlosspark at the Poppelsdorfer Schloss. All places suit groups of 10 to 200 people; for larger groups we clarify the space in advance.
When is the best time for an outdoor event in Bonn?
May to September. Outside these months we plan an indoor alternative in the same quote, so you do not have to rebook if the weather turns.
How do participants from out of town get to Bonn?
By rail: ICE-Halt Bonn Hbf, ca. 30 min ab Köln, 1,5h ab Frankfurt. For overnight stays, Kameha Grand Bonn is a proven choice for groups.
Escape the Forest in other cities
Experience our mobile outdoor escape game in other cities too – in a park or city forest near you:
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