Escape the Forest Frankfurt
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 Frankfurt we like to recommend the Grüneburgpark, 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 Frankfurt. Your team slips into the role of scientists who escaped the disaster lab – now you must produce the antidote in the Grüneburgpark 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 Frankfurt we especially like to suggest the Grüneburgpark, because it brings everything a good game needs – which is why it serves as our example here.
Compact on 2–2.5 km
On the expansive lawns and paths of the Grüneburgpark 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.
A green oasis in the Westend
Wide meadows, giant old trees, the Korean Garden and the skyline on the horizon – right in Frankfurt's Westend the Grüneburgpark is a green world of its own. This backdrop pulls teams straight in.
Many scenes, one mission
The Korean Garden, meadows, paths and quiet corners turn into puzzle locations. A simple walk becomes a thrilling race against time.
Example Grüneburgpark: a backdrop that makes your game special
Why do we like to recommend the Grüneburgpark for Frankfurt? The roughly 29-hectare park in the Westend is the largest green space within the Alleenring. From the English landscape garden the Rothschild family had Heinrich Siesmayer lay out in the 19th century, a public park with wide meadows and old trees grew after the war.
You don't need a remote forest for the game: the Grüneburgpark offers everything a good mission needs in a small area. From the Korean Garden via the wide meadows to the old avenues, paths, rises and quiet corners become puzzle stations – with the skyline as a backdrop on the horizon. The loop is just 2 to 2.5 kilometres, so your team is on foot throughout and keeps crossing paths.
And the Grüneburgpark has a trump card few playing fields offer: nature in the middle of the banking district. Between two puzzles your gaze sweeps over wide meadows, with the high-rises on the horizon. Right next door the Palmengarten and the Botanical Garden beckon – a lovely add-on for afterwards.
Getting there & good to know
The Grüneburgpark is central in the Westend and easy to reach by underground (e.g. Holzhausenstraße or Westend) – ideal when your team arrives from different directions. By car, Frankfurt is connected via the motorway interchange (A3, A5, A66). An Escape the Forest pairs well with a visit to the Palmengarten or a meal – just ask us about a supporting programme.
Insider tips for your Escape the Forest in Frankfurt
A few hints from experience so your team day in the Grüneburgpark runs smoothly:
🗓️ Best time
From May to September the Grüneburgpark 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 and colourful.
👟 Comfortable shoes
Meadows, park paths and gentle rises are part of the Grüneburgpark. With flat, comfortable footwear your team has more headspace for puzzles and less for sore feet.
🌸 Palmengarten bonus
Right next door, to finish, a visit to the Palmengarten or the Korean Garden is worth it – botany and calm in the middle of the city. A lovely add-on straight after the game.
📅 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 Frankfurt
We bring material, guides and technology. What we need is a place with room. In Frankfurt it is usually one of these:
Römerberg
The heart of Frankfurt's old town with the famous Römer city hall and the reconstructed half-timbered houses. The perfect starting point for city rallies.
Photo hotspot of the old townMain riverside
From the Römerberg to the Alte Oper, the Main riverside offers skyline views, parks and historic bridges. Ideal for rallies and team photos.
Museum Embankment with a flea market on SaturdaysEiserner Steg
Historic pedestrian bridge from 1869 with the best skyline panorama in Frankfurt. A popular stop on every city rally.
Love locks as a team-photo motifSachsenhausen
Traditional apple-wine quarter south of the Main with authentic taverns and Hessian culture. A culinary highlight of every event.
Try 'Handkäs with Musik' — a mustGetting to Frankfurt
Most teams arrive in the morning and start straight away. This is how you reach Frankfurt:
- Rail: ICE rail hub, Frankfurt Hbf a the largest Europas
- Car: Frankfurter Kreuz (A3/A5) – very verkehrsreich
- Airport: Frankfurt Airport direkt in the Stadt, S-train station 15 min to the Hbf
- Getting around: Frankfurt is has strong public transport (RMV with S-Bahn, U-Bahn, Tram). For visitors: Frankfurt Hbf a the largest Europas, Frankfurt Airport direkt in the city – by S-Bahn in 15 Min zum Hbf.
Where to eat afterwards in Frankfurt
After two to three hours out and about people are genuinely hungry. For the round after Escape the Forest we recommend Apfelwein Wagner (up to 120 people); we can book it for you.
| Venue | Cuisine | Capacity | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apfelwein Wagner €€ | Hessisch/Traditionell | up to 120 people | Sachsenhausen | Authentisches Apfelweinlocal seit 1931, hearty hessische cuisine |
| Haus Wertheym €€ | Deutsch/Regional | up to 80 people | Römerberg | Right on the Römerberg, Fachwerkambiente from 1479 |
| Binding Schirn €€ | Deutsch/brewery | up to 150 people | old town | Large brewery with Terrasse at the Römerberg |
| Mainkai Café €€ | International/Casual | up to 60 people | Maynufer | Modern Location with Blick on Skyline and Mayn |
| Zum Gemalten Haus € | Hessisch/Apfelwein | up to 100 people | Sachsenhausen | Traditioneller Apfelweinausschank with beergarten |
Staying overnight in Frankfurt
For teams travelling from further away or staying for the evening: these places in Frankfurt are used to groups.
| Hotel | Rooms | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt Marriott Hotel ★★★★★ €€€ | 588 | trade fair/Westend | Größtes Marriott Europas, ideal for large Gruppen |
| Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof ★★★★★ €€€€ | 303 | Kaiserplatz | Traditionshaus seit 1876, centrale Luxuslage |
| Hilton Frankfurt City Centre ★★★★ €€€ | 342 | Hochstraße | Centrally located, large capacity |
| Motel One Frankfurt-Römer ★★★ € | 490 | old town | Design-Budget-Hotel direkt at the Römerberg |
| Premier Inn Frankfurt Messe ★★★ € | 210 | trade fair | Preis-Leistungs-Sieger, good ÖPNV-Anbindung |
Weather in Frankfurt: when outdoor makes sense
Escape the Forest takes place entirely outdoors. Best time for it in Frankfurt: Mai bis September. The table helps with picking a date, the current month is marked.
| Month | Ø °C | Rain days | Sun h/day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | 9 | 2 |
| Feb | 3 | 8 | 3 |
| Mar | 7 | 9 | 4 |
| Apr | 12 | 8 | 6 |
| May | 16 | 10 | 7 |
| Jun | 19 | 10 | 7 |
| Jul | 22 | 9 | 8 |
| Aug | 21 | 9 | 7 |
| Sep | 17 | 8 | 5 |
| Oct | 11 | 8 | 4 |
| Nov | 6 | 9 | 2 |
| Dec | 3 | 10 | 1 |
- Spring: Maynufer and Römerberg erwachen, erste Biergärten in Sachsenhausen open. Perfectr Frühjahrs-Start for outdoor events.
- Summer: High season on the banks of the Main and for skyline events. Note: midsummer can get very warm in the city centre, so plan for shade.
- Autumn: Mild temperatures, golden light on the skyline. Ideal for city rallies. Note: the Book Fair in October fills the city.
- Winter: Indoor season: hotels, trade fair halls and cider taverns. The Christmas market on the Römerberg as a highlight stop.
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 Frankfurt
Escape the Forest is not the only thing we put on in Frankfurt. 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 Frankfurt.
Frequently asked questions about Escape the Forest Frankfurt
How long does Escape the Forest Frankfurt take?
Usually 2 to 3 hours. We adjust the exact duration to your schedule.
Where does the event take place in Frankfurt?
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 Frankfurt we like to recommend the Grüneburgpark (central in the Westend, easy to reach by underground); 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 Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt do outdoor events take place?
Most often we use the Römerberg, the Main waterfront with Skyline view and the Eiserne Steg. 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 Frankfurt?
Mai bis 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 Frankfurt?
By rail: ICE rail hub, Frankfurt Hbf a the largest Europas. For overnight stays, Frankfurt Marriott Hotel 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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