Escape the Forest Hannover
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 Hannover we like to recommend the Eilenriede, 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 Hannover. Your team slips into the role of scientists who escaped the disaster lab – now you must produce the antidote in the Eilenriede 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 Hannover we especially like to suggest the Eilenriede, because it brings everything a good game needs – which is why it serves as our example here.
Compact on 2–2.5 km
In the Eilenriede a loop of 2 to 2.5 kilometres is easy to lay out around the ponds and woodland paths. Ideal for connecting stations without long distances, so your team stays on the move on foot and keeps crossing paths.
Europe's largest urban forest
Giant old trees, wide clearings, quiet ponds and a dense network of paths – just a stone's throw from the centre, the Eilenriede is a real forest in the middle of the city. This backdrop pulls teams straight in.
Many scenes, one mission
Ponds, bridges, clearings and quiet corners turn into puzzle locations. A simple walk becomes a thrilling race against time.
Example Eilenriede: a backdrop that makes your game special
Why do we like to recommend the Eilenriede for Hannover? At around 640 hectares it is one of Europe's largest and oldest contiguous urban forests – almost twice the size of New York's Central Park and city-owned for over 600 years. And all just around two kilometres from the city centre.
You don't need a remote forest on the edge of town – here the forest is already there: the Eilenriede offers everything a good mission needs in a compact area. Across the dense network of paths with its ponds, clearings and shady avenues, 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 Eilenriede has a trump card few playing fields offer: real forest right by the city. Between two puzzles your team is surrounded by nothing but trees – yet you're back in the centre within minutes. On request the day rounds off perfectly with a stop at one of the woodland restaurants or a meal in the city.
Getting there & good to know
The Eilenriede is close to the centre and easy to reach – just around two kilometres from the main station, plus several light-rail stops at the forest edge – ideal when your team arrives from different directions. By car, Hannover is connected via the A2 and A7. An Escape the Forest pairs well with a stop at a woodland restaurant – just ask us about a supporting programme.
Insider tips for your Escape the Forest in Hannover
A few hints from experience so your team day in the Eilenriede runs smoothly:
🗓️ Best time
From May to September the Eilenriede 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, clearings and shady trails are part of the Eilenriede. With flat, comfortable footwear your team has more headspace for puzzles and less for sore feet.
🌳 Woodland-restaurant bonus
In the middle of the forest, several woodland restaurants invite you to finish the day – a stop under the trees, 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 Hanover
We bring material, guides and technology. What we need is a place with room. In Hanover it is usually one of these:
Maschsee Lake
The central city lake — perfect for GPS rallies, archery and team challenges along the shore.
The shoreline loop is perfect for running challengesHerrenhausen Gardens
Baroque garden art at UNESCO-heritage level — a unique backdrop for city rallies and team photos.
Plan the water-feature show as a highlightRed Thread (Roter Faden)
A 4.2 km marked route through the city centre, passing 36 landmarks — ideal for rally formats.
The route is already painted on the pavementEilenriede city forest
640 hectares of urban forest — larger than New York's Central Park. Perfect for forest formats.
Ideal for Escape the ForestGetting to Hanover
Most teams arrive in the morning and start straight away. This is how you reach Hanover:
- Rail: ICE rail hub, Hannover Hbf centrally located
- Car: A2/A7 Hannover motorway junction, good accessibility
- Airport: Hannover Airport ca. 11 km, S-train station 18 min
- Getting around: Hannover is has strong public transport (Üstra). For visitors: main station central, airport 10 min by S-Bahn.
Where to eat afterwards in Hanover
After two to three hours out and about people are genuinely hungry. For the round after Escape the Forest we recommend Brauhaus Ernst August (up to 400 people); we can book it for you.
| Venue | Cuisine | Capacity | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brauhaus Ernst August €€ | Deutsch/brewery | up to 400 people | Schmiedestraße/centre | In-house Hannöversches beer, hearty cuisine |
| Pier 51 €€€ | International/Modern | up to 150 people | Maschsee | Right on the Maschsee with larger Terrasse |
| Meiers Lebenslust €€€ | Regional/Gehobene cuisine | up to 100 people | Ständehausstraße | Regionale cuisine in stilvollem Ambiente |
| Holländische Kakao-Stube €€ | Café/Konditorei | up to 60 people | Ständehausstraße | historics Café, berühmt for Baumkuchen |
| Basil €€€ | Mediterran/Modern | up to 80 people | Dragonerstraße | Trendige Location, kreative cuisine |
Staying overnight in Hanover
For teams travelling from further away or staying for the evening: these places in Hanover are used to groups.
| Hotel | Rooms | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kastens Hotel Luisenhof ★★★★★ €€€€ | 152 | Luisenstraße/centre | Traditional grand hotel since 1856 |
| Crowne Plaza Hannover ★★★★ €€€ | 264 | Hinüberstraße | Centrally located, large capacity |
| Mercure Hotel Hannover City ★★★★ €€ | 149 | Willy-Brandt-Allee | Nahe Maschsee and town hall |
| Courtyard by Marriott Maschsee ★★★★ €€ | 179 | Maschsee | Right on the lake, modern Design |
| B&B Hotel Hannover-City ★★ € | 129 | centre | Budget-Option, good Lage |
Weather in Hanover: when outdoor makes sense
Escape the Forest takes place entirely outdoors. Best time for it in Hanover: 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 | 10 | 2 |
| Feb | 2 | 8 | 3 |
| Mar | 6 | 9 | 4 |
| Apr | 10 | 8 | 5 |
| May | 14 | 9 | 7 |
| Jun | 17 | 10 | 7 |
| Jul | 19 | 10 | 7 |
| Aug | 19 | 9 | 6 |
| Sep | 15 | 8 | 5 |
| Oct | 10 | 8 | 3 |
| Nov | 6 | 9 | 2 |
| Dec | 3 | 10 | 1 |
- Spring: The Herrenhausen Gardens open and the Maschsee comes back to life. Perfect for the first outdoor outing after winter.
- Summer: High season for outdoor events at the Maschsee. Note: during school holidays many teams are short-staffed.
- Autumn: The Eilenriede forest turns colour and the weather is often still mild. Ideal time for forest formats and longer walks.
- Winter: Indoor time. Christmas-party classic or moderated format in Hotel or meeting room.
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 Hannover
Escape the Forest is not the only thing we put on in Hannover. 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 Hannover.
Frequently asked questions about Escape the Forest Hannover
How long does Escape the Forest Hannover take?
Usually 2 to 3 hours. We adjust the exact duration to your schedule.
Where does the event take place in Hannover?
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 Hannover we like to recommend the Eilenriede (close to the centre, around two kilometres from the main station, easy to reach by light rail); 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 Hannover 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 Hanover do outdoor events take place?
Most often we use the Maschsee Lake, the Herrenhausen Gardens and the old town along the Red Thread. 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 Hanover?
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 Hanover?
By rail: ICE rail hub, Hannover Hbf centrally located. For overnight stays, Kastens Hotel Luisenhof 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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