Tablet Rally in the Imperial City
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.
Duration
2-3 hours
Participants
10-500 people
Location
Aachen Old Town & Surroundings
Price
from €44.95 p.p.
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
- Aachen Cathedral: UNESCO World Heritage and coronation church of 30 kings
- Town Hall: Gothic masterpiece with coronation hall
- Elisenbrunnen: Sulfurous thermal spring to taste
- RWTH Campus: High-tech meets imperial history
- Tri-Border Point: Unique highlight: 3 countries at once
- Pontstrasse: Legendary student mile for the finale
🌤️ Weather in Aachen
Currently (Juni):
Perfektes Wetter für Outdoor-Events!
Best Time for Outdoor Rallies:
May to September
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.
📋 Quick Facts Aachen
- 👑 Coronation city of 30 kings
- 👥 252.000 inhabitants
- 🌍 Tri-border point DE/NL/BE
- 🎓 RWTH Excellence University
Possible Stations of Your GPS City Rally in Aachen
These Aachen highlights can be part of your individual rally route:
📍 Aachener Dom
UNESCO World Heritage site and coronation church of 30 kings, built under Charlemagne
Rally Tip: Absolute highlight for rallies – fascinating history and impressive architecture
📍 Rathaus Aachen
Gothic town hall with coronation hall and valuable Charlemagne fresco cycle
Rally Tip: Ideal rally stop at the market square with views of the cathedral and historic ensemble
📍 Elisenbrunnen
Neoclassical drinking fountain with sulfurous thermal spring
Rally Tip: Popular challenge station – Does the team dare to taste the sulfur water?
📍 RWTH Aachen
One of Europe's leading technical universities with a modern campus
Rally Tip: Interesting contrast between imperial city and high-tech research
📍 Dreiländereck
Border point between Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands
Rally Tip: Unique challenge: Stand in 3 countries at once and take a team photo
📍 Pontstraße
Legendary student mile with historic pubs and vibrant nightlife
Rally Tip: Perfect for rally finish with authentic Aachen student life
How Your GPS City Rally in Aachen Works
Welcome & Briefing
Meeting point at the Cathedral, Elisenbrunnen, or at the Market Square. Teams are formed and equipped with tablets.
Start 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.
Discover & Experience
From the majestic cathedral to the impressive town hall, from the sulfurous Elisenbrunnen optionally to the tri-border point – Aachen at its best!
Award Ceremony & Evaluation
Joint conclusion with photo evaluation and award ceremony. Optional: Continue to one of the legendary pubs on Pontstrasse!
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.
Around Your Event in Aachen
🍽️ Restaurant Recommendations for Groups
Zum Goldenen Einhorn
Rhenish/Regional • Old town at the market
Capacity: up to 80 people
Traditional inn since 1558, authentic Aachen cuisine
Postwagen
German/Brewery • Near town hall
Capacity: up to 150 people
Historic ambiance, large rooms for groups
L'Osteria Aachen
Italian • Theater Square
Capacity: up to 100 people
XXL pizzas, relaxed atmosphere, ideal for large teams
🏨 Hotel Recommendations for Teams
Pullman Aachen Quellenhof
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ • At Elisenbrunnen
183 Rooms
Historic grand hotel with spa, directly at the spa gardens
Hotel AMERON Aachen
⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Near main train station
155 Rooms
Modern design, good transport connections, meeting rooms
ibis Styles Aachen City
⭐⭐⭐ • Old town
105 Rooms
Central location, good value for money
💡 Insider Tips for Aachen
- 1 Aachen Printen are the perfect souvenir – best bought directly from Nobis or Lambertz.
- 2 The Lousberg offers the best panoramic view of the city – ideal for team photos.
- 3 Pontstraße is Germany's oldest and longest student mile – perfect for after-event drinks.
- 4 The tri-border point is only 7 km from the center and a unique rally highlight.
- 5 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
By Train
ICE/Thalys stop Aachen Hbf, 35 min. from Cologne, 90 min. from Amsterdam
By Car
A4, A44, A544 – limited parking in the city center
By Plane
Cologne/Bonn (CGN) 85 km, Düsseldorf (DUS) 90 km, Maastricht (MST) 35 km
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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