Tablet Rally through UNESCO World Heritage & Green Capital
GPS City Rally Essen
Discover Essen in a playful way! Your GPS City Rally leads through the city of structural change – from the imposing Zollverein Coal Mine via Villa Huegel to Lake Baldeneysee. Team building meets industrial culture in the European Green Capital 2017.
Duration
2-3 hours
Participants
10-500 people
Location
Zollverein & City Center
Price
from €44.95 p.p.
GPS City Rally in Essen – Why Here?
Essen is the perfect setting for a GPS City Rally! The city of structural change combines industrial culture with green oases. UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein, European Green Capital 2017 and Lake Baldeneysee – Essen surprises with its diversity.
With around 582,000 inhabitants, Essen offers unique contrasts: The imposing Zollverein Coal Mine, the elegant Villa Huegel of the Krupp family, the idyllic Lake Baldeneysee and the historic old town of Werden make every rally station an experience between industrial history and modern urban development.
What Awaits Your Team in Essen
- UNESCO World Heritage: GPS tour through Zollverein Coal Mine
- Experience Industrial Culture: In the footsteps of coal & steel
- Tablet-Based Navigation: Modern technology meets history
- Creative Team Challenges: Puzzles, photo tasks, quiz questions
- Flexible Routes: Zollverein, Grugapark or Baldeneysee
- Green Highlights: Parks and lakes in the cultural capital
🌤️ Weather in Essen
Currently (März):
Outdoor-Events möglich mit warmer Kleidung.
Best Time for Outdoor Rallies:
April to October
Essen has a mild Ruhr area climate. Grugapark and Lake Baldeneysee offer pleasant temperatures even in hot weather. Zollverein Coal Mine is a highlight in any weather – in rain we use the covered areas and the spectacular industrial architecture!
Good to know: Our GPS rallies include rain ponchos and sunscreen – we're prepared for any weather! The tablets are waterproof protected.
📋 Quick Facts Essen
- 🏭 UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein Coal Mine
- 👥 582,000 inhabitants
- 🌿 European Green Capital 2017
- 🏛️ Villa Huegel – ancestral seat of the Krupp family
Possible Stations of Your GPS City Rally in Essen
These Essen highlights can be part of your individual rally route. We adapt the route to your group size, time and wishes:
📍 Zeche Zollverein
UNESCO World Heritage, once the largest coal mine in the world, now a cultural center
Rally Tip: Perfect industrial setting for photo challenges and creative team tasks
📍 Villa Huegel
Former residence of the Krupp family with 269 rooms and large park
Rally Tip: Impressive setting for team photos and puzzles about industrial history
📍 Baldeneysee
Largest Ruhr reservoir with 2.6 km² water surface, local recreation area
Rally Tip: Ideal for rally stations by the water with boat trip option
📍 Grugapark
65-hectare city park with botanical garden and Grugahalle arena
Rally Tip: Green oasis for outdoor challenges and relaxed team activities
📍 Werden (Altstadt)
Historic district with 1200-year-old basilica and picturesque alleys
Rally Tip: Charming old town setting as contrast to industrial culture
📍 Folkwang Museum
World-famous art museum with works by Monet, Van Gogh and Picasso
Rally Tip: Cultural rally station with art puzzles and creative challenges
🎯 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 Essen Works
Welcome & Briefing
We meet at a central point in Essen (e.g. Zollverein Coal Mine, Grugapark or your venue). Our team guides welcome you, explain the tablets and the game rules. Teams are divided and equipped with gear.
Rally Start
Teams start staggered or simultaneously. The tablet guides via GPS to the first station. There, tasks await: Photo challenges in front of the double-headframe winding tower, puzzles about industrial history, creative tasks or team games. Collect points and move to the next station!
Discover & Experience
The route leads through Essen's highlights: From UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein to Villa Huegel, through Grugapark, along Lake Baldeneysee or to the historic old town of Werden. New challenges await at every station!
Award Ceremony & Evaluation
All teams gather at the finish point. We evaluate results, show the best photos and videos on the tablet and crown the winning team. Optional: Transition to a joint meal at Casino Zollverein or a restaurant in Ruettenscheid!
Around Your Event in Essen
🍽️ Restaurant Recommendations for Groups
Casino Zollverein
Modern German/International • Zeche Zollverein
Capacity: up to 200 people
Spectacular location in former compressor hall
Schloss Hugenpoet
Fine Dining • Kettwig (at Lake Baldeneysee)
Capacity: up to 80 people
Historic moated castle with star cuisine
Alte Lohnhalle
German/Regional • Essen-Ruettenscheid
Capacity: up to 150 people
Historic industrial architecture with beer garden
We're happy to make reservations for you – or integrate a culinary stop into the rally!
🏨 Hotel Recommendations for Teams
Schloss Hugenpoet
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Kettwig at Lake Baldeneysee
36 rooms
Romantic 17th-century moated castle
Sheraton Essen Hotel
⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Center near Grugapark
186 rooms
Large capacity, near trade fair and Grugapark
Hotel & Restauration Mintrops Stadt Hotel
⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Margarethenhoehe (Garden City)
52 rooms
Charm of the historic Krupp garden city
Planning a multi-day event? We're happy to help find hotels!
💡 Insider Tips for Essen
Our local tips for your team event:
- 1 Zollverein Coal Mine is spectacularly illuminated at night - perfect for evening events!
- 2 Ruettenscheid (short Ruee) is the trendy district with the most restaurants and bars.
- 3 Weisse Flotte offers boat trips on Lake Baldeneysee - ideal as rally finale.
- 4 Werden is the oldest district and surprisingly idyllic - perfect for contrast routes.
- 5 The Unperfekthaus in the city center is a creative center with pay-what-you-want concept.
🚗 Getting to Essen
By Train
ICE stop Essen Central Station with connections from Duesseldorf (30 min), Frankfurt (2h) and Berlin (4h). Zollverein accessible by S-Bahn.
By Car
A40 (Ruhrschnellweg), A52, A42 – centrally located in Ruhr area. Parking at Zollverein, Grugapark and city center.
By Plane
Duesseldorf Airport (DUS) approx. 30 km away. S-Bahn connection to Essen Central Station (approx. 25 min).
Tip: Zollverein Coal Mine is easily accessible by tram line 107 – perfect for a rally without a car!
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 Essen?
Contact us now for an individual offer – we design your rally according to your wishes!