Tablet Rally in Otto's City on the Elbe
GPS City Rally Magdeburg
Discover Magdeburg in a playful way! Your GPS City Rally leads through the state capital of Saxony-Anhalt – from the impressive cathedral to the colorful Green Citadel to the modern Elbe promenade. Team building meets history and architecture in Otto's City.
City Rally in Magdeburg – Team Building, Sightseeing and Team Challenge in One
Our city rally in Magdeburg 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: Magdeburg Cathedral.
Equipped with a tablet PC and our specially developed event app, the teams set off on a varied route through Magdeburg. 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 Magdeburg, 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.
Duration
2-3 hours
Participants
10-500 people
Location
Magdeburg Center & Elbe
Price
from €44.95 p.p.
GPS City Rally in Magdeburg – Why Here?
Magdeburg is an underrated insider tip for GPS City Rallies! Otto's City on the Elbe combines over 1200 years of history with modern architecture. Germany's oldest Gothic cathedral meets Hundertwasser's last masterpiece – the Green Citadel.
With around 240,000 inhabitants, Magdeburg offers a manageable, green city center directly on the Elbe. The mix of medieval heritage, socialist architecture and modern art makes each rally section a journey through different epochs.
What Awaits Your Team in Magdeburg
- Architectural Contrasts: GPS tour through all epochs
- Hundertwasser Art: The colorful Green Citadel
- Tablet-based Navigation: Modern technology meets history
- Creative Team Challenges: Puzzles, photo tasks, knowledge questions
- Flexible Routes: Cathedral, Elbe promenade or Science Harbor
- Short Distances to Gastronomy: Restaurants at Hasselbachplatz
🌤️ Weather in Magdeburg
Currently (Juni):
Perfektes Wetter für Outdoor-Events!
Best Time for Outdoor Rallies:
May to September
Magdeburg has a temperate continental climate with warm summers. The location on the Elbe ensures pleasant temperatures. For GPS rallies we recommend May to September – that's when the Elbe promenade is particularly charming.
Good to Know: Our GPS rallies include rain ponchos and sunscreen – we are prepared for any weather! The tablets are waterproof protected.
📋 Quick Facts Magdeburg
- 🏰 Otto's City – named after Emperor Otto I
- 👥 240,000 inhabitants
- ⛪ Germany's oldest Gothic cathedral
- 🎨 Hundertwasser's last building
Possible Stations of Your GPS City Rally in Magdeburg
These Magdeburg highlights can be part of your individual rally route. We adapt the route to your group size, time and wishes:
📍 Magdeburg Cathedral
Germany's first Gothic cathedral, burial site of Emperor Otto I
Rally Tip: Impressive architecture for historic rally stations
📍 Green Citadel
Last building by Friedensreich Hundertwasser
Rally Tip: Colorful contrast to Gothic architecture – photo challenge!
📍 Elbauenpark
Modern park with Millennium Tower
Rally Tip: Perfect for outdoor team events and challenges
📍 Millennium Tower
Germany's tallest wooden structure with science exhibition
Rally Tip: Experience 6000 years of technological history interactively
📍 Old Market
Historic market square with town hall and equestrian statue
Rally Tip: Central starting point for city center rallies
📍 Waterway Junction
Europe's longest canal bridge over the Elbe
Rally Tip: Amazing engineering – unique photo location
🎯 Individual Routes Possible!
Do you have specific places your team absolutely 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 Magdeburg Works
Welcome & Briefing
We meet at a central point in Magdeburg (e.g. Alter Markt, Cathedral Square or your venue). Our team guides welcome you, explain the tablets and the game rules. Teams are divided and equipped with equipment.
Rally Start
Teams start at staggered times or simultaneously. The tablet guides you via GPS to the first station. Tasks await there: photo challenges at the Green Citadel, puzzles about Emperor Otto's history, creative tasks or team games. Collect points and move on to the next station!
Discover & Experience
The route leads through Magdeburg's highlights: from the impressive cathedral to the colorful Green Citadel, along the Elbe promenade to the Magdeburg Rider. New challenges await at each station – and in between there's time for a view over the Elbe!
Award Ceremony & Evaluation
All teams come together 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 dinner together at Hasselbachplatz or on the Elbe waterfront!
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.
Around Your Event in Magdeburg
🍽️ Restaurant Recommendations for Groups
Wenzel Prager Bierstuben
Czech/Brewhouse • Old Town
Capacity: up to 120 people
Cozy vaults with Bohemian cuisine
Liebig
Modern/Regional • Hasselbachplatz
Capacity: up to 50 people
Creative cuisine in stylish ambiance
Buttergasse
German/Regional • Old Town
Capacity: up to 80 people
Traditional cuisine in historic ambiance
We're happy to make reservations for you – or integrate a culinary stop into the rally!
🏨 Hotel Recommendations for Teams
Maritim Hotel Magdeburg
⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Cathedral/Elbe Riverfront
314 rooms
Right at the Cathedral, view of the Elbe
Herrenkrug Parkhotel
⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Herrenkrug Park
148 rooms
Historic park hotel in green surroundings
art Hotel Magdeburg
⭐⭐⭐ • City Center
107 rooms
Modern design, good value for money
Planning a multi-day event? We're happy to help with hotel search!
💡 Insider Tips for Magdeburg
Our local tips for your team event:
- 1 The "Magdeburg Rider" is the oldest freestanding equestrian statue north of the Alps.
- 2 The Waterway Junction (ships sailing over ships) is unique worldwide!
- 3 Elbauenpark has a maze – perfect as a team building challenge.
- 4 The Green Citadel has a public courtyard – surprisingly green and quiet.
- 5 Magdeburg was one of the most important cities of the Holy Roman Empire in the Middle Ages.
🚗 Getting to Magdeburg
By Train
ICE stop with connections from Berlin (1.5h), Hanover (1.5h) and Leipzig (1h). Magdeburg Central Station is centrally located, 15 min. to old town.
By Car
A2 (east-west) and A14 lead to Magdeburg. Parking garages: Allee-Center, City Carré, Ulrichshaus – all near the center.
By Plane
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) approx. 100 km away. Alternatively Berlin (BER) with good train connection (1.5h to Magdeburg).
Tip: Magdeburg's city center is compact and green – perfect for relaxed rally exploration on foot!
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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Ready for Your GPS City Rally in Magdeburg?
Contact us now for a customized quote – we design your rally according to your wishes!