Tablet Rally in the Cultural Metropolis of the Ruhr Area
GPS City Rally Bochum
Discover Bochum in a playful way! Your GPS City Rally leads through the cultural heart of the Ruhr area – from the world-famous Mining Museum through the legendary Bermuda3eck to the impressive industrial architecture. Team building meets structural change in a city full of surprises.
Duration
2-3 hours
Participants
10-500 people
Location
Bochum City & Bermuda3eck
Price
from €44.95 p.p.
GPS City Rally in Bochum – Why Here?
Bochum is the perfect setting for a GPS City Rally! The cultural metropolis of the Ruhr area combines proud industrial history with vibrant nightlife. The German Mining Museum stands for structural change, the Bermuda3eck for pure joie de vivre.
With over 365,000 inhabitants, Bochum offers a fascinating mix of past and present. Starlight Express has been thrilling audiences since 1988, Ruhr University shapes the cityscape, and Lake Kemnader is where the Ruhr area relaxes. Bochum surprises – far more than coal and steel!
What Awaits Your Team in Bochum
- Experience Industrial Culture: GPS tour through mining history
- Discover Bermuda3eck: Germany's largest pub mile
- Tablet-guided Navigation: Modern technology meets history
- Creative Team Challenges: Puzzles, photo tasks, knowledge questions
- Flexible Routes: City, university, or Lake Kemnader
- Culinary Diversity: From curry sausage to craft beer
🌤️ Weather in Bochum
Current (März):
Outdoor-Events möglich mit warmer Kleidung.
Best Time for Outdoor Rallies:
May to September
Bochum has a temperate Ruhr area climate with mild summers. In bad weather, industrial halls and the Mining Museum offer atmospheric alternatives. For GPS rallies, we recommend May to September – ideal for outdoor activities.
Good to know: Our GPS rallies include rain ponchos and sunscreen – we're prepared for any weather! The tablets are waterproof protected.
📋 Quick Facts Bochum
- 🏙️ Cultural capital of the Ruhr area
- 👥 365,000 inhabitants
- 🎭 Starlight Express since 1988
- ⚒️ German Mining Museum
Possible Stations of Your GPS City Rally in Bochum
These Bochum highlights can be part of your individual rally route. We adapt the route to your group size, time and preferences:
📍 Deutsches Bergbau-Museum
World's largest mining museum with headframe and visitor mine
Rally Tip: Bochum's landmark – perfect for photo challenges and knowledge puzzles about industrial history
📍 Bermuda3eck
Germany's largest pub mile with over 60 bars, restaurants, and clubs
Rally Tip: Ideal meeting point for rally start or after-event with culinary challenges
📍 Starlight Express Theater
The world's most successful musical, since 1988 in a purpose-built theater
Rally Tip: Unique setting for team photos – can be combined with musical visit as evening program
📍 Zeche Zollern
Magnificent Art Nouveau mine, called "Palace of Work" – UNESCO Industrial Heritage Trail
Rally Tip: Breathtaking architecture for sophisticated photo tasks and history rallies
📍 Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Germany's first campus university with striking concrete architecture
Rally Tip: Brutalist architectural style offers extraordinary photo motifs – ideal for creative challenges
📍 Kemnader See
Recreation area with 125 hectares of water at the border with Witten
Rally Tip: Perfect for outdoor challenges, pedal boat races, or relaxed rally stations
🎯 Individual Routes Possible!
Do you have specific places your team must see? Or a company theme that should be integrated into the tasks? We design your GPS City Rally according to your wishes!
How Your GPS City Rally in Bochum Works
Welcome & Briefing
We meet at a central point in Bochum (e.g., Bermuda3eck, Mining Museum, or your venue). Our team guides welcome you, explain the tablets and game rules. Teams are formed and equipped with devices.
Start of GPS Rally
Teams start staggered or simultaneously. The tablet guides via GPS to the first station. Tasks await there: photo challenges in front of the Mining Museum, riddles about industrial history, creative tasks, or team games. Collect points and move on to the next station!
Discover & Experience
The route leads through Bochum's highlights: from the Mining Museum to the lively Bermuda3eck, past Starlight Express Theater, or to Ruhr University with its impressive campus. New challenges await at every station!
Award Ceremony & Evaluation
All teams gather at the finish point. We evaluate the results, show the best photos and videos on the tablet, and crown the winning team. Optional: transition to a group meal in the Bermuda3eck or a traditional restaurant!
Around Your Event in Bochum
🍽️ Restaurant Recommendations for Groups
Stadtpark Restaurant
German/Regional • Bochum City Park
Capacity: up to 120 people
Large terrace in greenery, ideal for group dinners after events
Mutter Wittig
Ruhr Area Cuisine • Bermuda3eck
Capacity: up to 80 people
Legendary Ruhr area restaurant with curry sausage and regional specialties
Livingroom
International/Lounge • Bermuda3eck
Capacity: up to 80 people
Stylish ambiance in the middle of the nightlife district – after-work events
We're happy to make reservations for you – or integrate a culinary stop into the rally!
🏨 Hotel Recommendations for Teams
Courtyard by Marriott Bochum
⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Near Bermuda3eck
106 rooms
Modern, central, walking distance to all rally highlights
Park Inn by Radisson Bochum
⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Main Train Station
150 rooms
Large capacity, perfect transport connections
ACHAT Hotel Bochum
⭐⭐⭐ • City Center
112 rooms
Good value for money for groups
Planning a multi-day event? We're happy to help with hotel search!
💡 Insider Tips for Bochum
Our local tips for your team event:
- 1 VfL Bochum fans are legendary – the city center is packed during home games. Check events beforehand!
- 2 The Bermuda3eck is lively in the evening, quieter during the day – ideal for relaxed rally stations.
- 3 The Ruhr University has great viewpoints over the Ruhr Valley – perfect photo spots for teams.
- 4 Starlight Express plus GPS Rally: We combine culture and team event on request!
- 5 Westpark is the new trendy quarter with street art and industrial charm – ideal for urban rallies.
🚗 Getting to Bochum
By Train
ICE stop Bochum Central Station with connections from Cologne (1h) and Dortmund (10 min.). Excellent S-Bahn network in the Ruhr area.
By Car
A40, A43, A44 – all lead to Bochum. Parking garages: Bermuda3eck, main station, Dr.-Ruer-Platz.
By Plane
Düsseldorf (DUS) approx. 45 min., Dortmund (DTM) approx. 25 min. – both accessible by S-Bahn/RE.
Tip: The Ruhr area is well connected – with the S-Bahn you can reach all interesting places in the region quickly and conveniently!
Prices & Booking
Price depends on group size and additional services
Included in the Price:
Group Discounts
From 30 People
5% discount
From 50 People
10% discount
From 100 People
15% discount
Or call us: 0176-61882073
Ready for Your GPS City Rally in Bochum?
Contact us now for an individual offer – we design your rally according to your wishes!