GPS City Rally Aachen
Discover Aachen in Charlemagne's footsteps! Your GPS City Rally leads through Germany's westernmost major city – from the UNESCO World Heritage Cathedral to the historic Town Hall and the unique tri-border point Germany-Belgium-Netherlands. Team building with imperial history and student flair.
City Rally in Aachen – Team Building, Sightseeing and Team Challenge in One
Our city rally in Aachen combines exciting puzzles, modern technology and exploring the city together into a varied team event. In small teams, participants compete against each other and collect as many points as possible within the given time. A special highlight on your route: Aachener Dom.
Equipped with a tablet PC and our specially developed event app, the teams set off on a varied route through Aachen. Along the way they discover not only well-known sights and historic squares, but also hidden corners that many visitors would otherwise miss.
At every station new challenges await: sometimes knowledge and logical thinking are required, sometimes creativity, skill or team spirit. The programme is rounded off with entertaining photo and video challenges that provide plenty of fun and unforgettable memories.
Because many tasks are tailored specifically to Aachen, participants get to know the city in a playful way while experiencing an exciting competition with the other teams. Through clever route planning and good cooperation, additional points can be earned – here it’s not only the right answers that count, but also strategy and teamwork.
GPS City Rally in Aachen – Why Here?
Aachen, Germany's westernmost major city, is a city with imperial history and student flair. Aachen Cathedral, Germany's first UNESCO World Heritage site and coronation church of 30 kings, is the city's landmark. RWTH Aachen is one of Europe's leading technical universities. The proximity to the tri-border point makes Aachen a gateway to Belgium and the Netherlands. The city is also famous for its thermal springs and the legendary Aachen Printen gingerbread.
The compact old town is perfect for a rally on foot. Around 50 challenges are distributed throughout the historic center – trivia about Charlemagne, logic puzzles at the Elisenbrunnen, creative photo tasks at the cathedral, and team challenges in the student city.
What Awaits Your Team in Aachen
UNESCO World Heritage and coronation church of 30 kings
Gothic masterpiece with coronation hall
Sulfurous thermal spring to taste
High-tech meets imperial history
Unique highlight: 3 countries at once
Legendary student mile for the finale
Quick Facts Aachen
Outdoor-Events möglich mit warmer Kleidung.
Aachen has on Atlantic-influenced climate with mild temperatures but frequent precipitation. The city is somewhat warmer than other German cities but also rainier. For outdoor events, we recommend early summer or early autumn with a backup plan for rain.
Possible Stations of Your GPS City Rally in Aachen
These Aachen highlights can be part of your individual rally route:
UNESCO World Heritage site and coronation church of 30 kings, built under CharlemagneRally Tip: Absolute highlight for rallies – fascinating history and impressive architecture
Gothic town hall with coronation hall and valuable Charlemagne fresco cycleRally Tip: Ideal rally stop on the market square with a view of the cathedral and the historic ensemble
Neoclassical drinking fountain with sulfurous thermal springRally Tip: Popular challenge station – Does the team dare to taste the sulfur water?
One of Europe's leading technical universities with a modern campusRally Tip: Interesting contrast between imperial city and high-tech research
Border point between Germany, Belgium, and the NetherlandsRally Tip: Unique challenge: Stand in 3 countries at once and take a team photo
Legendary student mile with historic pubs and vibrant nightlifeRally Tip: Perfect for rally finish with authentic Aachen student life
One of the best-preserved gates of the medieval city wallRally Tip: A clear meeting point at the edge of the old town
Thermal baths by the city garden, fed by the hot springsRally Tip: An option for winding down after a day outdoors
How Your GPS City Rally in Aachen Works
- 1Welcome & Briefing
Meeting point at the Cathedral, Elisenbrunnen, or at the Market Square. Teams are formed and equipped with tablets.
- 2Start of GPS Rally
Teams follow the GPS through the imperial city! At each station, puzzles, photo challenges, and team tasks await, all about Charlemagne and Aachen history.
- 3Discover & Experience
From the majestic cathedral to the impressive town hall, from the sulfurous Elisenbrunnen optionally to the tri-border point – Aachen at its best!
- 4Award Ceremony & Evaluation
Joint conclusion with photo evaluation and award ceremony. Optional: Continue to one of the legendary pubs on Pontstrasse!
New in our own game app: at the battle spots, two teams meet head-on and go directly against each other – either analogue on site or digitally in the app, whichever you prefer. Aachen Town Hall is a natural fit, because the routes converge there anyway. Where exactly the battle spots sit in Aachen is something we agree with you when planning the route.
Prices & Booking
| 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.
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Impressions from the Event
This is what a GPS City Rally looks like in action – teams on the move, puzzles in hand, racing the clock together.
Lunch for the whole department in Aachen
Our standard recommendation for larger groups is Postwagen (up to 150 people). We can book it for you, timed to the event.
| Venue | Cuisine | Capacity | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zum Goldenen Einhorn €€ | Rhenish/Regional | up to 80 people | Old town at the market | Traditional inn since 1558, authentic Aachen cuisine |
| Postwagen €€ | German/Brewery | up to 150 people | Near town hall | Historic ambiance, large rooms for groups |
| L'Osteria Aachen €€ | Italian | up to 100 people | Theater Square | XXL pizzas, relaxed atmosphere, ideal for large teams |
Staying overnight in Aachen
For teams travelling in or guests who stay: hotels in Aachen that can handle groups.
| Hotel | Rooms | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pullman Aachen Quellenhof ★★★★★ €€€€ | 183 | At Elisenbrunnen | Historic grand hotel with spa, directly at the spa gardens |
| Hotel AMERON Aachen ★★★★ €€€ | 155 | Near main train station | Modern design, good transport connections, meeting rooms |
| ibis Styles Aachen City ★★★ €€ | 105 | Old town | Central location, good value for money |
Insider Tips for Aachen
- Aachen Printen are the perfect souvenir – best bought directly from Nobis or Lambertz.
- The Lousberg offers the best panoramic view over the city, ideal for team photos.
- Pontstraße is Germany's oldest and longest student mile – perfect for after-event drinks.
- The tri-border point is only 7 km from the center and a unique rally highlight.
- The Charlemagne Treasury in the cathedral is one of Europe's most important church treasures – we can arrange a visit if interested.
Getting to Aachen
ICE/Thalys stop Aachen Hbf, 35 min. from Cologne, 90 min. from Amsterdam
A4, A44, A544 – limited parking in the city center
Cologne/Bonn (CGN) 85 km, Düsseldorf (DUS) 90 km, Maastricht (MST) 35 km
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