Tablet Rally in the City of Nobel Laureates
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.
Duration
2-3 hours
Participants
10-500 people
Location
Göttingen Old Town & Uni
Price
from €44.95 p.p.
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
- Gänseliesel: The most-kissed girl in the world – obligatory photo stop!
- 45 Nobel Laureates: In the footsteps of Gauss, Planck and more
- Historic Old Town: Half-timbered romance and Gothic town hall
- Botanical Garden: Green oasis since 1736
- Four Towers: The distinctive church spires as rally waypoints
- University Quarter: Science history to experience
🌤️ Weather in Göttingen
Currently (März):
Outdoor-Events möglich mit warmer Kleidung.
Best Time for Outdoor Rallies:
May to September
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.
📋 Quick Facts Göttingen
- 🎓 45 Nobel laureates
- 👥 120.000 inhabitants
- 💋 Gänseliesel – most kissed!
- 🏛️ University since 1737
Possible Stations of Your GPS City Rally in Göttingen
These Göttingen highlights can be part of your individual rally route:
📍 Gänseliesel
The landmark of Göttingen – the most-kissed woman in the world on the market square
Rally Tip: Perfect starting point for GPS rallies – every PhD graduate kisses the Gänseliesel!
📍 Altes Rathaus
Gothic town hall from the 14th century with historic council chamber
Rally Tip: Impressive architecture right on the market square, ideal for historical puzzles
📍 Botanischer Garten
One of the oldest botanical gardens in Germany, founded in 1736
Rally Tip: Green oasis for nature challenges and relaxed team tasks
📍 Stadtwall & Bismarckturm
The historic city wall invites walks, the Bismarck Tower offers panoramic views
Rally Tip: Excellent route for rally stages with viewpoints
📍 Universitätsviertel
The Georgia Augusta with its famous auditorium and historic library
Rally Tip: Nobel laureate tour: 45 laureates have worked here!
📍 Junkernschänke
One of the most beautiful half-timbered houses in Germany from the 16th century
Rally Tip: Perfect photo motif and example of Göttingen half-timbered architecture
How Your GPS City Rally in Göttingen Works
Welcome & 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.
Start 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.
Discover & Experience
From the Gänseliesel to the Botanical Garden, through the university quarter to the city wall – Göttingen at its finest!
Award Ceremony & Evaluation
Joint conclusion with photo evaluation and award ceremony. Optional: Continue for a cozy evening at Bullerjahn!
Around Your Event in Göttingen
🍽️ Restaurant Recommendations for Groups
Bullerjahn
German/Regional • Old Town/Market
Capacity: up to 120 people
Traditional restaurant with regional cuisine, right on the market square
Kartoffelhaus
German/Potato Specialties • Goetheallee
Capacity: up to 80 people
Creative potato dishes in a cozy atmosphere
Gauß
Fine Dining/Modern • Obere Maschstraße
Capacity: up to 50 people
Named after the famous mathematician, stylish ambiance
🏨 Hotel Recommendations for Teams
Freizeit In
⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Dransfelder Straße, 3 km from center
143 Rooms
Large wellness facilities, conference rooms, own parking
Parkhotel Ropeter
⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Kasseler Landstraße, near city
51 Rooms
Family-run, personal service, good transport connections
Landhaus Schulze
⭐⭐⭐ • Bovenden, 5 km north
30 Rooms
Quiet location in the countryside, regional cuisine
💡 Insider Tips for Göttingen
- 1 Tradition says: Anyone who gets a PhD in Göttingen must kiss the Gänseliesel – perfect photo challenge!
- 2 The Botanical Garden is free and offers hidden corners for team tasks.
- 3 The "Four Towers" – St. James, St. John, St. Mary and St. Albani churches – form a perfect rally route.
- 4 During summer semester the city is full of students – lively atmosphere, but book early!
- 5 Cheltenham Park is perfect for outdoor challenges off the tourist paths.
🚗 Getting to Göttingen
By Train
ICE stop on the Hamburg-Munich line, centrally located
By Car
A7 (Hamburg-Kassel), exit Göttingen-Nord or Göttingen
By Plane
Hanover approx. 100 km, Kassel-Calden approx. 40 km
Prices & Booking
Included in Price:
Group Discounts
From 30 People
5% discount
From 50 People
10% discount
From 100 People
15% discount
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