Discover event ideas with a difference in the cathedral city!
Cologne is not only one of Germany’s biggest and oldest cities, but one of its most colourful and lively too. With its unmistakable mix of centuries of history, urban charm and Rhineland joie de vivre, the city on the Rhine is the ideal place for a team-building event.
Let the Rhineland spirit rub off on you and share moments you’ll remember, in places like no other. Go on an action-packed scavenger hunt through the historic Old Town, set off on a voyage of discovery along the picturesque Rheinterrassen (Rhine terraces), or have fun with team challenges at the Tanzbrunnen or out on the wide green spaces of the Rheinpark.
Water sports fans are well catered for in Cologne too – and not just on the Rhine! Bleibtreusee and Otto-Maigler-See are made for refreshing summer activities.
Of course, Cologne and football go hand in hand, with its beloved “Effzeh” (the local nickname for 1. FC Köln). At the club’s historic home, the Rhein-Energie-Stadion, you can enjoy events like no other in a spectacular atmosphere – and at the nearby clubhouse, the Geißbockheim, too.
Indoors or outdoors, sporty or relaxed – Cologne is the perfect backdrop for any team event! With our varied choice of original activities, you can win over your colleagues with exciting challenges and distinctive experiences. Take teamwork, energy and motivation up a level!
from €59Pick five challenges from a pool, such as the Mario Kart balloon hunt, Cube Challenge or pipeline building. Everyone chases points in changing teams, with medals, Crémant or a cup on request.
from €49Steer DJI drones through an obstacle course (touching an obstacle adds a time penalty), guide Sphero balls using an iPad and build a drone even though only half the team can see the instructions.
from €49You choose three challenges, for example lawn curling, XXL Jenga, CrossBoccia, ladder golf or a drone race. All teams start at the same time at different stations, and the scoring is done digitally via the event app.
from €39Longbows with no sights and no technical gadgetry, four ways to compete and a balloon-shooting finale: after a briefing and some warm-up shots, even beginners hit the bullseye. Every team gets its own protective gear.
from €49iPad, walkie-talkie and a virtual city map: teams hunt for points, complete tasks and answer questions about your company. Fifteen minutes before the end, the live scores disappear – and that’s when it gets really tense.
from €39Quizmaster, wireless buzzers and company-specific questions: teams guess their way through short rounds and funny video challenges. Points are paid out in sweets, but anyone who nibbles spoils their appetite for victory.
from €59Five winter challenges, from stacking giant presents to building a sleigh in Santa’s workshop: teams collect points towards the overall score, and everyone celebrates together at the awards ceremony, indoors or outdoors.
from €59Wheelbarrow course, hay bale run, milking contest and horseshoe throwing: teams collect points in proper farmyard challenges. The team with the most points takes the golden pitchfork home.
from €49Sandcastle building, a water relay and coconut boules: in small groups you go barefoot from station to station, to a soundtrack of summer hits. We bring the sun cream – safety first!
from €69Build your own cajóns from high-quality kits, then play rhythms in several parts as a team, guided by drum coaches. You can take your box drum home.
from €49Las Vegas without the risk: at authentic tables you bet, bluff and sweat it out with play money, playing roulette, poker, craps and blackjack.
from €59Golf without a golf course: clubs in hand, you head over hill and dale, with team tasks such as the golf ball pipeline and ladder golf waiting along the way. In the end, the best team handicap wins.
from €39All the atmosphere of the pub, darts included: teams play 301 through a preliminary round and a knockout stage for the title of company darts champion, while a cheeky hosting team comments on every throw.
from €55Fly drones, send robotic balls racing each other or steer racing cars using an iPad: in this tournament, teams compete using VR, robotics and AI. You choose the stations.
from €35Every team builds its own section of a giant chain reaction out of dominoes, LEGO and Kapla planks. After the countdown, down it all goes – in the meeting room, the conference hotel or the office.
from €79Design a flag, christen your boat, start paddling: the teams race each other in dragon boats while a drummer sets the beat. The winning team gets Crémant, and the flags go on to decorate the canteen.
from €49Everyone gets a real djembe, and our drum coaches lead you step by step from a body percussion warm-up to the big final arrangement. Nobody needs any musical experience.
from €49The feel of curling, minus the ice: on mobile plastic lanes the teams slide their stocks towards the target – in a company building, a hotel or outdoors. Strategy, precision and plenty of cheering.
from €49Sherwood Forest by torchlight: after a short briefing from our trainers, even beginners pick up a longbow and take on the other teams.
from €99Time to clock off and join the video call: with the hosts broadcasting live from a real bar, everyone mixes two cocktails using the contents of the treat box, tries four craft beers and ticks off bingo numbers in between, until a cry of “BINGOOO” echoes through the call.
from €139We set up the stalls right on your company grounds: candied almonds, mulled wine and a winter BBQ, plus an Eisstock curling lane and archery by torchlight if you like.
from €69From wooden planks, hemp ropes, securing straps and barrels, the teams build their own raft, hoist the pirate flag and put on a show to christen it, then take to the water for the regatta.
from €49Soccer-Toss, Quiz-Ball and more: you choose the football activities from over a dozen challenges, and we build them into a tournament that runs from the preliminary rounds to the final – with a golden cup on request.
from €59Geocaching with an expedition rucksack: teams head out into your city in search of the secret of Christmas, solve puzzles and track down hiding places. Homemade Glühwein (hot mulled wine) keeps the cold at bay.
from €55Backpack, walkie-talkie and GPS device: teams hunt for hidden caches, solve puzzles based on their surroundings and tackle challenges together along the way, whether through the undergrowth or the urban jungle.
from €49Soft balls down long corridors, minigolf balls through the spa area, glowing balls in a darkened meeting room: six golf stations turn your office or hotel into a golf course. Do mind the coffee mug!
from €59Teams line up along six rods inside inflatable human table football arenas and play a tournament, with commentators, football hits and Mexican waves for company. The winners walk away with the golden cup.
from €49Frozen lake, snowball pipeline, guess the spice and Santa charades: all teams start at their stations at the same time and chase points. Santa hats are included.
from €49Build company cars, pull off an emergency operation in the Emergency Room or raise a tower: you put your course together from over 20 tasks. And the only way to get it done is together.
from €84The wooden kit lands in your home office, a live host talks you through building the insect hotels over a video call, and a beekeeper tells you about local flora and fauna. The package also includes seeds for a bee-friendly meadow.
from €49Your own table football championship: every team founds a club, name and all, then battles through the group stage and knockout rounds while commentators guide you through the tournament like a Saturday-night football show.
from €79Your very own table football table is built from a kit, then christened in a tournament. The fastest team to finish building gets to play at home in the opening match, and the tables can be donated afterwards.
from €49Each artists’ collective paints its own canvas around your theme. Then the canvases come together as one large artwork for your company – with a bird’s-eye drone photo, if conditions allow.
from €59The creative box with two canvases, acrylic paints in twelve colours and brushes arrives at home in advance, then everyone paints live on a video call, guided by a professional artist. An online exhibition of your artwork rounds it all off.
from €49Write the script, pick costumes and false beards, shoot, edit: every film crew makes its own short film with an iPad and a collection of props. At the end, all the films are screened at your very own film festival, nominations included.
from €35As a new Europol task force, the teams hunt a master thief: armed with an agent’s case, a puzzle box and a postcard under UV light, they solve puzzles against the clock – and must tread carefully, because their adversary is hot on their heels.
With its lively streets and inimitable atmosphere, Cologne is the ideal stage for creative, interactive team events. The city’s number-one tourist attraction and landmark is, of course, Cologne Cathedral. But Cologne has plenty to offer away from the famous sights too: winding alleys, lively squares and the idyllic Rhine promenade invite you to go exploring. Our GPS-Rallye is the perfect chance to discover the city through play. Explore the many sides of this fascinating city together and dig into Cologne’s history. Your team navigates from waypoint to waypoint, solving tricky tasks at historic sites and interesting hotspots. Or how about a fun team competition? Whether outdoors on the wide green spaces of the Rheinpark or indoors in the hospitality boxes of the Lanxess Arena, we can adapt our activities to the setting and get everyone talking. With our Crossgolf experience, any spot and any surface becomes an exclusive golf course: armed with a 7-iron and a putter, you tackle exciting challenges and leave the competition behind. In the summer months, many teams head for the water. Blackfoot Beach at Fühlinger See is the perfect setting for a summer highlight. Time to put your practical skills to work: together you build a raft that floats and design your own pirate flag, before taking to the water for a thrilling race. Whichever idea you choose, the possibilities in Cologne are as varied as the city itself.
Here you can marvel at dream goals and gripping matches – and enjoy team events to remember too. With a view of the hallowed turf and football tradition in every corner, the Rhein-Energie-Stadion has an extraordinary event atmosphere.
Whether in the “GeißbockLounge” for your next conference or at a big company party in the “12. Mann” (12th Man) event area, we’ll put together the right programme. The “Fußballfieber” (football fever) team event is especially popular here: in creative team challenges you go head to head to crown the new company champions.
The beach club on Otto-Maigler-See invites you to party, relax and soak up the sun – and to take on sporty team challenges too! Alongside comfy loungers, cool drinks and Ibiza vibes, the neighbouring lido provides ideal conditions for exciting events.
Show your teamwork and creativity in our dragon boat regatta, or enjoy thrilling contests at the Beach Games in the warm sand.
The Tanzbrunnen on the Rhine in Cologne is an impressive event venue with a character all its own. The open-air site with its iconic Sternwellenzelt (star-wave tent) offers countless possibilities for corporate events. The neighbouring Theater am Tanzbrunnen, the km 689 Cologne Beach Club and the Rheinterrassen are also great places for all kinds of indoor and outdoor events. Its picturesque setting, surrounded by restaurants and beer gardens, makes the Tanzbrunnen perfect for a relaxed finish to your event.
Creative workshops, sporty team challenges or cultural city adventures – Cologne is the perfect stage for a team event to remember. Get inspired and get in touch today!
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You’re always welcome to contact us directly with any questions, of course! But here are the questions we’re asked most often about our events in Cologne – with answers.
Cologne offers almost endless possibilities for team events. Our iPad Rallye and GPS-Rallye are especially popular: you explore the city under your own steam and race your colleagues for points. Contests like the teamio 5-Kampf or our Mario Kart event are highlights too, and they can be run in all sorts of places.
For outdoor events, we recommend the Tanzbrunnen on the Rhine, the Rheinpark or one of the many lidos at Bleibtreusee, Fühlinger See or Otto-Maigler-See, such as the OMS Beachclub. For indoor events, the hospitality boxes at the Lanxess Arena, the Rhein-Energie-Stadion or Club Astoria make ideal venues.
Most of our events are flexible and can take place indoors or outdoors. Whether it’s the 3-Kampf, the Team-Parcours or the Kickerbau event (building your own table football table), we’ll make sure you have a great time whatever the weather.
Group size or number of participants plays no role in making the event you want a success! We adapt our activities to fit – whether you’re 20 or 200. Our iPad Rallye, the 5-Kampf and the Live Escape Game are just a few examples of action-packed ideas for big groups.
We always shape our events around your wishes and requirements. From first contact to the day itself, we’re with you every step of the way. Our events are easy to customise.
Our cooking event is perfect for food lovers and keen home cooks. With experienced chefs to guide you in a professional kitchen, you’ll conjure up a delicious three-course meal together – then sit down to enjoy it.
Whether it’s a Segway expedition along the Rhine bank or a scavenger hunt across the Rhine bridges, we have the right idea. A company party at the Tanzbrunnen also comes with a superb view of the Rhine.
Build a raft as a team and set sail! Or take on your colleagues in a thrilling dragon boat regatta. Away from the water, we also have plenty of events for an active, sporty or creative team experience. Summer party or Christmas party, we have the right activity for every season.
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