Highland Games Stuttgart
Clans, banners and bagpipes: at the Highland Games your colleagues compete in Scottish disciplines. We bring all the equipment to Stuttgart, to your company grounds, a conference hotel or a venue of your choice.
What are Highland Games?
Experience the atmosphere of the Scottish Highlands! Divided into clans with impressive names and equipped with matching colors and banners, teams compete in traditional Scottish competitions. Measure yourself in disciplines like stone put, log slalom, tug of war, or farmer's walk – show what you're made of and prove true team spirit. With Scottish background music and clan standards, we create an atmosphere that will be remembered for a long time.
In Stuttgart and the surrounding region we run the Highland Games wherever your team gets together anyway. All you need is a level meadow or lawn; we bring the stations, equipment, clan colours, banners and music.
How the Highland Games work
- 1Welcome & briefing
Our guide welcomes the clans, explains the disciplines and safety.
- 2Clan split
Every clan gets a name, colours and a banner – and raises its battle cry.
- 3The games
Stone put, caber slalom, tug of war, farmer's walk: station by station the clans collect points.
- 4Award ceremony
The best clan is crowned, with bagpipes and applause for everyone.
Takes place all year round with suitable clothing; rain ponchos or sun cream are included.
Where do the Highland Games take place in Stuttgart?
Not in a public park: competitions such as stone put and tug of war are practically never permitted on public land. That is why our Highland Games always take place on private grounds.
The easiest option: a meadow or lawn right at your company. Nobody has to travel, and the day combines well with a summer party or barbecue.
Many conference hotels have an outdoor area that works well. It fits particularly nicely as the social programme of a conference or kick-off.
Event venue, club grounds or a farm: if you have or find a suitable space, we come there. On request we help you look for one in the Stuttgart area.
A level meadow or lawn, large enough for several stations and your group, plus vehicle access nearby for our equipment. We clarify the details with you in advance.
Pricing & Services
| Group size | Discount | 1.5 – 2 h | 2.5 h | 3 h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from 20 people | – | 49.95 € | 52.45 € | 54.95 € |
| from 30 people | −10 % | 44.95 € | 47.20 € | 49.45 € |
| from 60 people | – | on request | ||
Prices per person, plus statutory VAT.
Smaller groups on request, longer event duration, large groups from 200 people, indoor alternative for bad weather, multi-day formats or any special requirements — we'd be happy to discuss them personally.
Travel (€0 – €100) plus location and catering as needed.
Scope of Services
Included in the price
Optional Additional Services
Highland Games in the Stuttgart area
We do not only come to the city of Stuttgart itself but also to companies and conference hotels in the region. Travel costs are €0 to €100 depending on distance.
The Highland Games fit flexibly into your day: as a morning before lunch together, as an afternoon after a conference or as the main programme of a summer party. 2 to 4 hours are enough for the welcome, all competitions and the award ceremony.
Who are the Highland Games for?
Highland Games are our sportiest format: throwing, carrying, pulling. They are ideal for 20 to 350 people who enjoy getting moving, for summer parties, kick-offs and company days in Stuttgart.
If your group includes many older or less athletic colleagues, our Team Challenge is often the better choice: the same team spirit with tasks for body and mind. Team Challenge
Highland Games work well as the main programme of a summer party: first the clan competition, then the award ceremony, then food and drinks.
Getting to Stuttgart
For teams and guests from out of town: this is how you reach Stuttgart.
- Rail: ICE rail hub, Stuttgart Hbf is aktuell to "Stuttgart 21" umgebaut
- Car: A8/A81 Stuttgart motorway junction, oft Stau on B14/B27 in the Stadtgebiet
- Airport: Stuttgart Airport ca. 13 km, S-train station 30 min
- Getting around: Stuttgart is has strong public transport (SSB with S-Bahn, U-Bahn, Bus). Stuttgart Hbf central, airport Stuttgart by S-Bahn in ca. 30 Min reachable.
Staying overnight in Stuttgart
For teams travelling in or guests who stay: hotels in Stuttgart that can handle groups.
| Hotel | Rooms | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin ★★★★★ €€€€ | 187 | main station | Traditionshaus direkt at the station, Rooftop-Spa |
| Maritim Hotel Stuttgart ★★★★ €€ | 555 | Heilbronner street | very large Kapazität, ideal for Gruppen |
| Le Méridien Stuttgart ★★★★★ €€€ | 293 | palacegarten | Right on the palacegarten, stilvolles Ambiente |
| Motel One Stuttgart-Hauptbahnhof ★★★ € | 313 | main station | Design-Budget, centrally located |
| Holiday Inn Stuttgart ★★★★ €€ | 155 | Mittlerer palacegarten | Gute Lage at the palacegarten |
Weather in Stuttgart: when outdoor makes sense
Best time for outdoor formats: Mai bis September. The table shows averages, the current month is highlighted.
| Month | Ø °C | Rain days | Sun h/day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | 9 | 2 |
| Feb | 3 | 8 | 3 |
| Mar | 7 | 9 | 4 |
| Apr | 11 | 9 | 5 |
| May | 16 | 11 | 6 |
| Jun | 19 | 11 | 7 |
| Jul | 21 | 10 | 7 |
| Aug | 21 | 10 | 7 |
| Sep | 16 | 8 | 5 |
| Oct | 11 | 8 | 4 |
| Nov | 6 | 9 | 2 |
| Dec | 3 | 10 | 1 |
- Spring: The palace gardens and vineyards come alive, the first beer gardens open. The foehn wind often brings clear views across the basin.
- Summer: High season in the palace gardens and on the Killesberg. The basin can get hot, so plan for shade.
- Autumn: Grape harvest in the vineyards, golden autumn in the palace gardens. Note: the Cannstatter Volksfest fills the city.
- Winter: Indoor season in conference hotels and brewhouses. The Christmas market on the Schlossplatz as a highlight stop.
Tips from practice
May to September is high season for outdoor team events. Booking early secures your preferred date and enough time to clarify the venue.
Sportswear and sturdy shoes that may get dirty. In sun or rain we provide sun cream or rain ponchos.
Spirits are highest right after the award ceremony. A meal or barbecue on site rounds off the day; on request we organise the catering too.
From 20 people it gets really exciting, as several clans compete. Up to 350 people are possible; from 60 people we plan individually.
Impressions
Good to know before you ask
The four points people ask about most often, straight from our terms and conditions.
Moving your event to another date costs nothing, at any time.
Up to seven days before the event you can cancel at no cost. From seven days onwards the full price applies.
Tell us the final number up to seven days before. Adding people later is always possible at the same price per person.
Up to 5,000 € net you pay in one go after the event. Above that, 50 % on signing and the rest afterwards.
Full details in our terms and conditions.
Frequently asked questions about Highland Games in Stuttgart
How long do Highland Games in Stuttgart take?
Usually 2 to 4 hours, including welcome, clan split, competitions and award ceremony. We adapt the length to your schedule.
Where do the Highland Games take place in Stuttgart?
On your company grounds, at a conference hotel or at a venue of your choice in and around Stuttgart. Public parks are not an option because such competitions are practically never permitted there. On request we help you find a suitable space.
How many people can take part?
From 20 to 350 people. The group is split into clans that compete against each other at the stations.
What do Highland Games in Stuttgart cost?
From €49.95 per person for 20 people or more; from 30 people €44.95 (10 % less). For 60 people or more we prepare an individual quote. Prices plus VAT, travel €0 to €100.
What if the weather is bad?
Highland Games take place all year round with suitable clothing. Rain ponchos and sun cream are included.