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.

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Duration

2-3 hours

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Participants

10-500 people

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Location

Göttingen Old Town & Uni

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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):

🌡️ Avg 5°C 🌧️ 10 rainy days ☀️ 4h sun/day

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

1

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.

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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.

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Discover & Experience

From the Gänseliesel to the Botanical Garden, through the university quarter to the city wall – Göttingen at its finest!

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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

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By Train

ICE stop on the Hamburg-Munich line, centrally located

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By Car

A7 (Hamburg-Kassel), exit Göttingen-Nord or Göttingen

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By Plane

Hanover approx. 100 km, Kassel-Calden approx. 40 km

Prices & Booking

GPS City Rally Göttingen
from €44.95
per person, incl. VAT

Included in Price:

Tablets with GPS app
Individual Göttingen route
Professional moderation
Photo and video evaluation
Rain ponchos & sunscreen
Award ceremony with certificates

Group Discounts

From 30 People

5% discount

From 50 People

10% discount

From 100 People

15% discount

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