Escape the Forest Freiburg
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 Freiburg we like to recommend the Seepark, 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 Freiburg. Your team slips into the role of scientists who escaped the disaster lab – now you must produce the antidote in the Seepark 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 Freiburg we especially like to suggest the Seepark, 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 Flückiger See lake a loop of 2 to 2.5 kilometres is easy to lay out in the Seepark. Ideal for connecting stations without long distances, so your team stays on the move on foot and keeps crossing paths.
35 hectares around the Flückiger See
Wide meadows, the large Flückiger See, a Japanese garden and the lake stage – in the west of Freiburg, the Seepark is a green oasis around the water, created for the 1986 garden show. 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 Seepark: a backdrop that makes your game special
Why do we like to recommend the Seepark for Freiburg? The roughly 35-hectare grounds around the 10-hectare Flückiger See were created for the 1986 garden show – and today it is Freiburg's most popular green oasis, just a few minutes from the centre.
You don't need a remote forest for the game: the Seepark offers everything a good mission needs in a compact area. Around the Flückiger See, across wide meadows, the Japanese garden and quiet shores, paths, bridges 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 Seepark has a trump card few playing fields offer: a whole lake in the middle of the playing field. Between two puzzles your gaze sweeps across the water, with the heights of the Black Forest behind you. On request the day rounds off perfectly with a stop by the lake or a stroll into the old town.
Getting there & good to know
The Seepark in the Betzenhausen district is easy to reach – just a few minutes from the centre by tram, around 15 minutes by bike – ideal when your team arrives from different directions. By car, Freiburg is connected via the A5. An Escape the Forest pairs well with a stroll through the old town – just ask us about a supporting programme.
Insider tips for your Escape the Forest in Freiburg
A few hints from experience so your team day in the Seepark runs smoothly:
🗓️ Best time
From May to September the Seepark shows its finest side – ideal for the outdoor game, when concerts beckon at the lake stage. But it runs all year; with suitable clothing autumn is lovely too.
👟 Comfortable shoes
Meadows, shore paths and shady park trails are part of the Seepark. With flat, comfortable footwear your team has more headspace for puzzles and less for sore feet.
🎶 Lake-stage bonus
In summer, concerts often draw crowds to the lake stage, and the shore offers cosy spots to wind down – a lovely add-on right 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 Freiburg
We bring material, guides and technology. What we need is a place with room. In Freiburg it is usually one of these:
Freiburg Minster
Gothic minster church with a 116-metre tower and a lively market square in front of it. The perfect starting point for any city rally, with Mediterranean flair.
Climb the minster tower (331 steps) as a challengeBächle of the old town
The famous small water channels run throughout the old town. A unique Freiburg trademark with a legend: whoever steps into one marries a local.
Bächle boat race with little paper boatsSchlossberg
City hill with a funicular, viewing platform and vineyards. A panorama view of Freiburg and out to the Vosges on a clear day.
Schlossbergbahn funicular as a team surpriseEdge of the Black Forest
The Black Forest begins right on Freiburg's city limits. Ideal for forest events, hikes and Escape the Forest formats.
Schauinsland cable car for a team tripGetting to Freiburg
Most teams arrive in the morning and start straight away. This is how you reach Freiburg:
- Rail: ICE-Halt Freiburg Hbf, ca. 2h ab Frankfurt, 45 min ab Basel
- Car: A5 (Basel–Frankfurt), Ausfahrt Freiburg
- Airport: Basel-Mulhouse ca. 60 km, Frankfurt ca. 270 km
- Getting around: Freiburg is has strong public transport (VAG with Straßenbahn and Bus – of a the dichtesten Netze Deutschlands pro Einwohner). Freiburg Hbf central, EuroAirport Basel ca. 70 km.
Where to eat afterwards in Freiburg
After two to three hours out and about people are genuinely hungry. For the round after Escape the Forest we recommend Hausbrauerei Feierling (up to 250 people); we can book it for you.
| Venue | Cuisine | Capacity | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hausbrauerei Feierling €€ | Brewhouse/Regional | up to 150 people | Gerberau | Own brewery with beer garden at the Bächle |
| Market Hall €€ | International/Street Food | up to 200 people | Grünwälderstraße | Historic market hall with many stalls |
| Wolfshöhle €€€€ | Fine Dining | up to 40 people | Konviktstraße | One-star restaurant in historic vaults |
Staying overnight in Freiburg
For teams travelling from further away or staying for the evening: these places in Freiburg are used to groups.
| Hotel | Rooms | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombi Hotel ★★★★★ €€€€ | 116 | At Colombi Park | Freiburg's Grand Hotel, exquisite service |
| Novotel Freiburg am Konzerthaus ★★★★ €€€ | 228 | At the Concert Hall | Modern, large capacity, good location |
| Hotel Oberkirch ★★★ €€ | 36 | At Minster Square | Historic building right at the Minster |
Weather in Freiburg: when outdoor makes sense
Escape the Forest takes place entirely outdoors. Best time for it in Freiburg: April to October. 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 | 4 | 7 | 4 |
| Mar | 8 | 9 | 5 |
| Apr | 12 | 10 | 6 |
| May | 17 | 11 | 7 |
| Jun | 20 | 11 | 8 |
| Jul | 22 | 10 | 9 |
| Aug | 22 | 9 | 8 |
| Sep | 17 | 8 | 6 |
| Oct | 12 | 8 | 5 |
| Nov | 6 | 9 | 2 |
| Dec | 3 | 10 | 2 |
- Spring: The Mediterranean climate makes Freiburg one of the first cities in Germany to see spring. The Bächle streams and the beer gardens open early.
- Summer: High season in the old town and on the Schlossberg. Freiburg is the hottest city in Germany, so plan for shade.
- Autumn: Grape harvest in the surrounding regions (Kaiserstuhl, Breisgau). Ideal for wine events as an add-on.
- Winter: Indoor season in wine taverns and brewhouses. The Christmas market on the Münsterplatz as a classic.
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 Freiburg
Escape the Forest is not the only thing we put on in Freiburg. 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 Freiburg.
Frequently asked questions about Escape the Forest Freiburg
How long does Escape the Forest Freiburg take?
Usually 2 to 3 hours. We adjust the exact duration to your schedule.
Where does the event take place in Freiburg?
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 Freiburg we like to recommend the Seepark (in the Betzenhausen district, just a few minutes from the centre by tram); 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 Freiburg 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 Freiburg do outdoor events take place?
Most often we use the Münster with the old town, the Bächle-route and the Schlossberg. 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 Freiburg?
April to October. 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 Freiburg?
By rail: ICE-Halt Freiburg Hbf, ca. 2h ab Frankfurt, 45 min ab Basel. For overnight stays, Colombi 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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