GPS City Rally Göttingen
Discover Göttingen in a playful way! Your GPS City Rally leads through the famous university city – from the most-kissed woman in the world, the Gänseliesel, through the historic university quarter to the idyllic Botanical Garden. Team building in the footsteps of 45 Nobel laureates.
City Rally in Göttingen – Team Building, Sightseeing and Team Challenge in One
Our city rally in Göttingen 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: Gänseliesel.
Equipped with a tablet PC and our specially developed event app, the teams set off on a varied route through Göttingen. 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 Göttingen, 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 Göttingen – Why Here?
Göttingen, the city of knowledge, is home to one of the oldest and most renowned universities in Germany. With 45 Nobel laureates who studied or taught here, Göttingen has written science history. The charming old town with the Gänseliesel, the most-kissed girl in the world, and the vibrant student culture make the city a unique destination for team events.
The compact old town is perfect to explore on foot. Around 50 challenges are distributed throughout the city area – trivia questions about famous scientists, logic puzzles, creative photo tasks and small team challenges. The mix of university history, half-timbered romance and green oases provides variety.
What Awaits Your Team in Göttingen
The most-kissed girl in the world – obligatory photo stop!
In the footsteps of Gauss, Planck and more
Half-timbered romance and Gothic town hall
Green oasis since 1736
The distinctive church spires as rally waypoints
Science history to experience
Quick Facts Göttingen
Gute Bedingungen für Outdoor-Events mit leichter Jacke.
Göttingen lies in the Leine Valley and has a temperate climate. The city is compact and perfect to explore on foot. In summer, the Botanical Garden and the city wall offer shady spots. The best time for outdoor events is from May to September.
Possible Stations of Your GPS City Rally in Göttingen
These Göttingen highlights can be part of your individual rally route:
The landmark of Göttingen – the most-kissed woman in the world on the market squareRally Tip: Perfect starting point for GPS rallies – every PhD graduate kisses the Gänseliesel!
Gothic town hall from the 14th century with historic council chamberRally Tip: Imposing architecture right on the market square, ideal for historical puzzles
One of the oldest botanical gardens in Germany, founded in 1736Rally Tip: Green oasis for nature challenges and relaxed team tasks
The historic city wall invites walks, the Bismarck Tower offers panoramic viewsRally Tip: Excellent route for rally stages with viewpoints
The Georgia Augusta with its famous auditorium and historic libraryRally Tip: Nobel laureate tour: 45 laureates have worked here!
One of the most beautiful half-timbered houses in Germany from the 16th centuryRally Tip: Perfect photo motif and example of Göttingen half-timbered architecture
How Your GPS City Rally in Göttingen Works
- 1Welcome & Briefing
Meeting point at the market square by the Gänseliesel, at the Old Town Hall or in the university quarter. Teams are formed and equipped.
- 2Start of GPS Rally
Teams follow the GPS through the historic old town. At each station, puzzles about Nobel laureates, photo challenges and team tasks await.
- 3Discover & Experience
From the Gänseliesel to the Botanical Garden, through the university quarter to the city wall – Göttingen at its finest!
- 4Award Ceremony & Evaluation
Joint conclusion with photo evaluation and award ceremony. Optional: Continue for a cozy evening at Bullerjahn!
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. the Old Town Hall is a natural fit, because the routes converge there anyway. Where exactly the battle spots sit in Göttingen 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 Göttingen
| Venue | Cuisine | Capacity | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullerjahn €€ | German/Regional | up to 120 people | Old Town/Market | Traditional restaurant with regional cuisine, right on the market square |
| Kartoffelhaus €€ | German/Potato Specialties | up to 80 people | Goetheallee | Creative potato dishes in a cozy atmosphere |
| Gauß €€€ | Fine Dining/Modern | up to 50 people | Obere Maschstraße | Named after the famous mathematician, stylish ambiance |
Staying overnight in Göttingen
For teams travelling in or guests who stay: hotels in Göttingen that can handle groups.
| Hotel | Rooms | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freizeit In ★★★★ €€€ | 143 | Dransfelder Straße, 3 km from center | Large wellness facilities, conference rooms, own parking |
| Parkhotel Ropeter ★★★★ €€ | 51 | Kasseler Landstraße, near city | Family-run, personal service, good transport connections |
| Landhaus Schulze ★★★ €€ | 30 | Bovenden, 5 km north | Quiet location in the countryside, regional cuisine |
Insider Tips for Göttingen
- Tradition says: Anyone who gets a PhD in Göttingen must kiss the Gänseliesel – perfect photo challenge!
- The Botanical Garden is free and offers hidden corners for team tasks.
- The "Four Towers" – St. James, St. John, St. Mary and St. Albani churches – form a perfect rally route.
- During summer semester the city is full of students – lively atmosphere, but book early!
- Cheltenham Park is perfect for outdoor challenges off the tourist paths.
Getting to Göttingen
ICE stop on the Hamburg-Munich line, centrally located
A7 (Hamburg-Kassel), exit Göttingen-Nord or Göttingen
Hanover approx. 100 km, Kassel-Calden approx. 40 km
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