Escape the Forest Mainz
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 Mainz we like to recommend the Stadtpark, 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 Mainz. Your team slips into the role of scientists who escaped the disaster lab – now you must produce the antidote in the Stadtpark 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 Mainz we especially like to suggest the Stadtpark, 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 rose garden and the flamingo pond a loop of 2 to 2.5 kilometres is easy to lay out in the Stadtpark. Ideal for connecting stations without long distances, so your team stays on the move on foot and keeps crossing paths.
Historic landscape park on the Rhine
Old trees, a rose garden with 7,500 roses, a flamingo pond and the view of the Main flowing into the Rhine – in Mainz's green belt, the Stadtpark is a historic landscape park right by the Rhine. This backdrop pulls teams straight in.
Many scenes, one mission
The rose garden, bridges, meadows and quiet corners turn into puzzle locations. A simple walk becomes a thrilling race against time.
Example Stadtpark: a backdrop that makes your game special
Why do we like to recommend the Stadtpark for Mainz? The historic landscape park lies in the green belt between the old town and upper town, within walking distance of the centre, and is freely accessible at all times. To the east, the view opens onto the confluence of the Main and the Rhine.
You don't need a remote forest for the game: the Stadtpark offers everything a good mission needs in a compact area. From the rose garden with its 7,500 roses via the flamingo pond to the shady paths, 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 Stadtpark has a trump card few playing fields offer: a landscape garden with Rhine views. Between two puzzles your gaze sweeps over the rose garden to the mouth of the Main. On request the day rounds off perfectly with a stroll through the old town or a meal by the Rhine.
Getting there & good to know
The Stadtpark is centrally located in the green belt and easy to reach – within walking distance of the centre, with bus and rail nearby – ideal when your team arrives from different directions. By car, Mainz is connected via the A60 and A63. 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 Mainz
A few hints from experience so your team day in the Stadtpark runs smoothly:
🗓️ Best time
From May to September the Stadtpark shows its finest side – ideal for the outdoor game, when the rose garden is in full bloom. But it runs all year; with suitable clothing autumn is lovely too.
👟 Comfortable shoes
Meadows, park paths and shady avenues are part of the Stadtpark. With flat, comfortable footwear your team has more headspace for puzzles and less for sore feet.
🌹 Rose-garden bonus
In summer, to finish, a walk through the rose garden with its 7,500 roses is worth it – a colourful 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 Mainz
We bring material, guides and technology. What we need is a place with room. In Mainz it is usually one of these:
Mainz Cathedral of St. Martin
Over 1,000-year-old imperial cathedral in red sandstone — one of the three Rhenish imperial cathedrals. An imposing rally starting station with Romanesque architecture.
Cloister for team photosOld town with Kirschgarten
Picturesque half-timbered lanes around the Kirschgarten and Augustinerstraße. A photogenic rally route with culinary stations.
Wine-tavern hopping as on evening programmeRhine waterfront
The promenade by the Rhine with a view of Wiesbaden-Ostend and the Mainspitz. Ideal for Crime Challenges and picnic events.
Ferry across to Kastel as on extra stopCitadel
Baroque fortress on the Jakobsberg with a panoramic view over Mainz. A historic backdrop for team challenges and rallies.
Underground passages as on escape stationGetting to Mainz
Most teams arrive in the morning and start straight away. This is how you reach Mainz:
- Rail: ICE stop Mainz Hbf, 30 min. from Frankfurt, 1h from Cologne
- Car: A60 and A643, parking in city center parking garages
- Airport: Frankfurt (FRA) only 25 km, S-Bahn connection to main station
- Getting around: Maynz is has strong public transport (MVG Maynz with Straßenbahn and Bus). Maynz Hbf central, Frankfurt Airport by S-Bahn in ca. 25 Min reachable – ideal for internationale Teams.
Where to eat afterwards in Mainz
After two to three hours out and about people are genuinely hungry. For the round after Escape the Forest we recommend Eisgrub-Bräu (up to 400 people); we can book it for you.
| Venue | Cuisine | Capacity | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eisgrub Bräukeller €€ | Regional/Brewery | up to 150 people | Old Town, near Cathedral | House-brewed beer, cozy atmosphere, hearty cuisine |
| Weinhaus Schreiner €€ | Wine Tavern/Regional | up to 60 people | Old Town | Authentic Mainz wine tavern with Rheinhessian wines |
| FAVORITE parkhotel Restaurant €€€€ | Fine Dining | up to 100 people | City Park | Michelin-starred cuisine in elegant ambiance at the park |
Staying overnight in Mainz
For teams travelling from further away or staying for the evening: these places in Mainz are used to groups.
| Hotel | Rooms | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAVORITE parkhotel ★★★★ €€€€ | 132 | At the City Park | Elegant hotel with Michelin-starred restaurant and spa |
| Hyatt Regency Mainz ★★★★★ €€€€ | 268 | Directly on the Rhine | Luxury hotel on the Rhine with spectacular views |
| Hotel Mainzer Hof ★★★ €€ | 74 | Old Town, at the Cathedral | Central location, right at the market square and cathedral |
Weather in Mainz: when outdoor makes sense
Escape the Forest takes place entirely outdoors. Best time for it in Mainz: 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 | 3 | 8 | 3 |
| Mar | 8 | 9 | 5 |
| Apr | 12 | 8 | 6 |
| May | 17 | 9 | 7 |
| Jun | 20 | 9 | 8 |
| Jul | 22 | 8 | 8 |
| Aug | 22 | 8 | 8 |
| Sep | 17 | 7 | 6 |
| Oct | 12 | 8 | 4 |
| Nov | 6 | 9 | 2 |
| Dec | 3 | 9 | 2 |
- Spring: The Rhine embankment and the old-town beer gardens come alive. With Frankfurt Airport next door, ideal for international teams.
- Summer: High season on the Rhine. The Mainz Johannisnacht in late June draws visitors.
- Autumn: Golden autumn with the grape harvest in Rheinhessen. Ideal for wine events as an add-on.
- Winter: Indoor season in wine taverns and brewhouses. The carnival campaign from 11 November colours the city.
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 Mainz
Escape the Forest is not the only thing we put on in Mainz. 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 Mainz.
Frequently asked questions about Escape the Forest Mainz
How long does Escape the Forest Mainz take?
Usually 2 to 3 hours. We adjust the exact duration to your schedule.
Where does the event take place in Mainz?
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 Mainz we like to recommend the Stadtpark (central in the green belt, within walking distance of the centre); 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 Mainz 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 Mainz do outdoor events take place?
Most often we use the Mainzer Dom, the old town rund um the Kirschgarten and the Rheinufer. 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 Mainz?
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 Mainz?
By rail: ICE stop Mainz Hbf, 30 min. from Frankfurt, 1h from Cologne. For overnight stays, FAVORITE parkhotel is a proven choice for groups.
Escape the Forest in other cities
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