Escape the Forest Bremen
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 Bremen we like to recommend the Bürgerpark, 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 Bremen. Your team slips into the role of scientists who escaped the disaster lab – now you must produce the antidote in the Bürgerpark 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 Bremen we especially like to suggest the Bürgerpark, 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 ponds and woodland paths of the Bürgerpark a loop of 2 to 2.5 kilometres is easy to lay out. Ideal for connecting stations without long distances, so your team stays on the move on foot and keeps crossing paths.
200 hectares of green right by the main station
Dense woodland, wide meadows, winding watercourses and quiet ponds – just north of the main station, the Bürgerpark is a big-city oasis funded entirely by donations. This backdrop pulls teams straight in.
Many scenes, one mission
Ponds, bridges, meadows and quiet corners turn into puzzle locations. A simple walk becomes a thrilling race against time.
Example Bürgerpark: a backdrop that makes your game special
Why do we like to recommend the Bürgerpark for Bremen? At over 200 hectares – around 142 of them dense woodland – it is a true big-city oasis, right north of the main station. One special feature: the park belongs to no authority but has been maintained since its founding purely through donations and endowments.
You don't need a remote forest on the edge of town – here the forest is already there: the Bürgerpark offers everything a good mission needs in a compact area. Across the wide network of paths with its ponds, meadows and watercourses, paths, bridges and quiet 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 Bürgerpark has a trump card few playing fields offer: real forest right by the main station. Between two puzzles your team is surrounded by nothing but trees – yet you're back at the station within minutes. On request the day rounds off perfectly with a stop at the historic Meierei by the lake or a meal in the city.
Getting there & good to know
The Bürgerpark is ideally located: directly north of Bremen's main station, just a few minutes' walk away – perfect when your team arrives from different directions. By car, Bremen is connected via the A1 and A27. An Escape the Forest pairs well with a stop at the Meierei – just ask us about a supporting programme.
Insider tips for your Escape the Forest in Bremen
A few hints from experience so your team day in the Bürgerpark runs smoothly:
🗓️ Best time
From May to September the Bürgerpark shows its finest side – ideal for the outdoor game. But it runs all year; with suitable clothing autumn is lovely too, when the forest turns to colour.
👟 Comfortable shoes
Woodland paths, meadows and shady shores are part of the Bürgerpark. With flat, comfortable footwear your team has more headspace for puzzles and less for sore feet.
🚣 Emmasee bonus
In summer, to finish, a row on the Emmasee in a wooden boat or a stop at the historic Meierei right by the water is worth it – a lovely way to round off the day.
📅 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 Bremen
We bring material, guides and technology. What we need is a place with room. In Bremen it is usually one of these:
Marketplace with Roland
The historic heart of Bremen with the UNESCO-Heritage town hall and the Roland statue. The Town Musicians bronze statue is a must on every rally.
Touch the donkey's foot on the Town Musicians for luckSchnoor quarter
Bremen's oldest district with winding lanes and half-timbered houses from the 15th century. An atmospheric backdrop for Crime Challenges.
Little shops as puzzle stationsSchlachte at the Weser
The Schlachte promenade along the Weser, with restaurants, bars and a view of the river. Ideal for Crime Challenges and picnic events.
Harbour tour as a programme pointBürgerpark
Germany's second-largest inner-city park with 202 hectares. A peaceful backdrop for Highland Games and archery.
Wide open spaces for XXL eventsGetting to Bremen
Most teams arrive in the morning and start straight away. This is how you reach Bremen:
- Rail: ICE-Halt Bremen Hbf, ca. 1h ab Hamburg, 4h ab München
- Car: A1 aus Hamburg/Köln, A27 aus Bremerhaven
- Airport: Bremen Airport ca. 3 km, streetnbahn 11 min
- Getting around: Bremen is has strong public transport (BSAG with Straßenbahn and Bus). Bremen Hbf central, airport Bremen per Straßenbahn in ca. 15 Min reachable.
Where to eat afterwards in Bremen
After two to three hours out and about people are genuinely hungry. For the round after Escape the Forest we recommend Ratskeller Bremen (up to 500 people); we can book it for you.
| Venue | Cuisine | Capacity | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ratskeller Bremen €€€ | German/Regional | up to 200 people | Beneath the Town Hall | Germany's oldest wine cellar, impressive vaults |
| Paulaner im Schnoor €€ | Bavarian/German | up to 80 people | Schnoor Quarter | Cozy atmosphere in the historic quarter |
| Pier 2 €€ | Modern/International | up to 150 people | Überseestadt | Industrial charm in old harbor buildings |
Staying overnight in Bremen
For teams travelling from further away or staying for the evening: these places in Bremen are used to groups.
| Hotel | Rooms | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Grand Hotel ★★★★★ €€€€ | 138 | At Market Square | Luxury right at the Town Musicians |
| Steigenberger Hotel Bremen ★★★★ €€€ | 148 | Near Central Station | Good transport links, modern conference rooms |
| DesignHotel ÜberFluss ★★★★ €€€ | 48 | On the Weser River | Stylish boutique hotel on the water |
Weather in Bremen: when outdoor makes sense
Escape the Forest takes place entirely outdoors. Best time for it in Bremen: 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 | 12 | 1 |
| Feb | 2 | 9 | 2 |
| Mar | 5 | 10 | 4 |
| Apr | 9 | 9 | 5 |
| May | 14 | 9 | 7 |
| Jun | 16 | 10 | 7 |
| Jul | 18 | 11 | 7 |
| Aug | 18 | 10 | 6 |
| Sep | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| Oct | 10 | 10 | 3 |
| Nov | 6 | 11 | 2 |
| Dec | 3 | 12 | 1 |
- Spring: The Schlachte and the Bürgerpark come alive, the first beer gardens on the water open. A perfect start to the outdoor year.
- Summer: High season on the Weser and in the Bürgerpark. Northern German weather, so plan for a plan B.
- Autumn: Golden autumn in the Bürgerpark. Note: the Bremer Freimarkt in October/November fills the city.
- Winter: Indoor season in the Ratskeller and in brewhouses. Christmas market and Schlachte-Zauber on the Schlachte.
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 Bremen
Escape the Forest is not the only thing we put on in Bremen. 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 Bremen.
Frequently asked questions about Escape the Forest Bremen
How long does Escape the Forest Bremen take?
Usually 2 to 3 hours. We adjust the exact duration to your schedule.
Where does the event take place in Bremen?
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 Bremen we like to recommend the Bürgerpark (directly north of the main station, just a few minutes on foot); 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 Bremen 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 Bremen do outdoor events take place?
Most often we use the market square with the Roland, the Schnoorviertel and the Weserufer. 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 Bremen?
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 Bremen?
By rail: ICE-Halt Bremen Hbf, ca. 1h ab Hamburg, 4h ab München. For overnight stays, Atlantic Grand Hotel is a proven choice for groups.
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