Things to Do in Berlin:

A scavenger hunt in Berlin is a classic, sure. Chalk arrows, sweets at the finish line, Aunt Doris tagging along. Lovely. But Berlin has invented about 200 more entertaining ways to send a group through the city in recent years: a city rally Berlin app, an outdoor game show with a bollerwagen (trolley), escape rooms right beneath the Admiralspalast. We've sorted the ten best things to do in Berlin as a group for you. By audience, by indoor or outdoor, by wow factor. Whether it's a family day out, a stag or hen do (bachelor or bachelorette party), a kid's birthday or a team event: here's your activity.

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Why look beyond a classic scavenger hunt or city rally?

Because Berlin offers more than chalk arrows. A modern scavenger hunt alternative often blends formats: puzzling, walking, competing, laughing. A Berlin city rally takes you to places you'd never have seen otherwise. Some options are digital (apps, GPS), some analogue (bollerwagen/trolley, venue, stage), some a mix. The big plus: no prep needed. Book it, show up, off you go.

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The 10 Best Group Activities in Berlin

1. Boller Battle Berlin: bollerwagen game show for real groups

Berlin's newest outdoor game show and probably the most entertaining scavenger hunt alternative for adults. You split into teams, grab a bollerwagen and battle through nine mini games: quiz rounds, skill challenges, reaction games, scavenger hunt elements, all in one. As seen on “Die Höhle der Löwen” (the German Shark Tank), three hours long, right through Berlin-Mitte.

For whom: stag or hen do, birthdays, team event, friend groups 

Where: starts directly at S+U Friedrichstraße Group size: 2 to 36 people (max. 12 per bollerwagen) 

Tip: bookable during the day too, not just as an evening plan. Perfect for a summer weekend.

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2. EXIT Escape Rooms: six rooms, one address

If you love puzzles but don't fancy trekking across the city: at EXIT you'll find six different escape rooms right beneath the Admiralspalast on Friedrichstraße. From a prison island to an enchanted Ministry of Magic, there's something for every mood. 66 minutes of game time per room, 4 to 6 players ideal.

For whom: families, friends, teams, ages 12+ (kids' rooms from age 5) 

Where: Friedrichstraße 101, Berlin-Mitte 

Tip: larger groups simply split into multiple parallel rooms.

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3. GPS scavenger hunt by app through Berlin

The digital version: download an app, scan QR codes or follow GPS hints and solve tasks as you go. Handy because you don't need a game leader. Quality varies a lot between providers, so check the reviews before you book.

For whom: small groups, families with older kids, last-minute plans

Where: across Berlin, often Mitte or Kreuzberg

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4. Crime dinner and murder mystery evening

A blend of theatre, puzzle and three-course menu. You eat, you listen, you suspect each other and you solve a fictional murder by the end. A touch more formal than the other options, but a strong pick for groups who want a quieter evening with built-in entertainment.

For whom: birthdays with parents, company dinners, milestone birthdays 

Where: various restaurants across Berlin, often Mitte or Charlottenburg

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5. Geocaching through Berlin's parks

Treasure hunting for the GPS generation. Find hidden containers with your phone, get outside, play for free. For a family with curious kids or teenagers who could use some fresh air, a brilliant idea. Tiergarten, Volkspark Friedrichshain and Treptower Park are especially well stocked with caches.

For whom: families, teenagers, nature fans 

Where: anywhere in Berlin Tip: download the „Geocaching" app, the free version is plenty.

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6. Photo rally through Kreuzberg, Mitte or Prenzlauer Berg

The task: in two hours, take the most creative photos possible based on a list of prompts. Works with any smartphone, in any neighbourhood, with no outside help. You can write your own list or pull a ready-made one from the internet. At the end, the group compares and crowns the winners.

For whom: small teams, birthdays, creative minds 

Where: works in any photogenic Kiez

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7. Guided tours with a twist: street art, Kiez, courtyards

Classic walking tours are one thing. A street art tour through Friedrichshain, a Kiez walk through Wedding, hidden gems in the courtyards around the Hackesche Höfe are quite another. If you'd rather read Berlin than run through it, this one's for you.

For whom: family day out in Berlin with teens, city explorers, first-time visitors 

Where: depends on the tour, often Mitte, Friedrichshain, Kreuzberg

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8. Berliner Unterwelten: the scavenger hunt beneath the city

Bunkers, old subway tunnels, ghost stations. The Berliner Unterwelten show you the city from below, quite literally. Not a scavenger hunt in the classic sense, but an experience you won't find twice. Perfect if you want to mix Berlin history with a dose of suspense.

For whom: adults, teens 14+ 

Where: various tour starting points, many around Gesundbrunnen

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9. Outdoor team games in Tiergarten or Mauerpark

A classic for school groups and companies. Kubb, archery, raft building on the lake. If you want to get a larger group moving and the weather plays along, little beats it. Plenty of providers will bring all the gear straight to the park.

For whom: schools, sports clubs, companies, family gatherings 

Where: Tiergarten, Mauerpark, Volkspark Friedrichshain

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10. DIY scavenger hunt with templates for the crafty types

In the mood to build something yourselves? Free templates with riddles, treasure maps and age-appropriate tasks are all over the internet. One-time prep, but you control the difficulty and the storyline. A charming solution for a kid's birthday if you'd rather have chalk than an app in your hand.

For whom: families with younger kids, kid's birthdays at home 

Where: in your own neighbourhood

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At a glance: which Berlin group activity fits you?

Boller Battle Berlin: for stag/hen dos, teams, birthdays, friends, outdoor, 3 hours, from 19.50 € per person. 

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EXIT Escape Rooms: for families, teams, friends, indoor, 66 minutes, from 19.50 € per person. 

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GPS scavenger hunt app: for small groups, families, outdoor, flexible, varies by provider. 

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Crime dinner: for adults, milestone birthdays, indoor, around 3 hours, varies by event. 

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Geocaching: for families, teens, outdoor, flexible, free. 

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Photo rally: for small teams, creatives, outdoor, 2 hours, free. 

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Guided tour with a twist: for first-time Berliners, families, outdoor, 1.5 to 2 hours, varies by tour. 

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Berliner Unterwelten: for adults, teens, indoor, around 90 minutes, varies by tour. 

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Outdoor team games: for schools, companies, families, outdoor, flexible, varies by provider. 

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DIY scavenger hunt: for kid's birthdays at home, outdoor, 1 to 2 hours, materials only.

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Boller Battle Berlin: probably the best scavenger hunt alternative for adults

Boller Battle is Berlin's bollerwagen game show, available exclusively at EXIT. Three hours, nine mini games per trolley, quiz and skill mixed with classic scavenger hunt elements. As seen on „Die Höhle der Löwen" (Shark Tank), but really meant to be experienced live. You split into teams, pull through Berlin-Mitte and find out who in your group is actually the best all-rounder.

Group size: 2 to 36 people, one to three bollerwagen depending on group size 

Duration: 3 hours of game time Start: directly at S+U Friedrichstraße, Berlin-Mitte 

Price: from 19.50 € per person (Mon to Fri until 2:30 pm) 

When bookable: all day, Monday through Sunday

Good for bachelor and bachelorette parties, birthdays, team events or just a group looking for something new. It's an outdoor format, so check the weather and pick the right shoes. 

Book your Boller Battle directly here: exit-game.de/en/game/boller-battle.

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Six escape rooms beneath the Admiralspalast

If the Boller Battle isn't your vibe, EXIT works indoor just as well. Six rooms at one address, all 66 minutes long, all playable in German or English:

Prison Island: escape from the prison island, 3 to 7 players, beginner friendly. 

Madhouse 101: abandoned sanatorium, 2 to 8 players, ages 16+. 

Monster Party: kids' mission for 5- to 9-year-olds, with or without parents. 

Berlin Babylon: a Roaring Twenties crime story, 2 to 6 players. 

Admiral Kingdom: steampunk airship in an ion storm, 2 to 6 players. 

Magic Alley: magical creatures at the Ministry of Magic, ages 10+, 4 to 8 players.

Address: Friedrichstraße 101, 10117 Berlin. Right at S+U Friedrichstraße, walking distance to Brandenburg Gate and Hackescher Markt. 

More at exit-game.de/en/games/escape-room.

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FAQ: common questions about scavenger hunts in Berlin

What's the difference between a scavenger hunt and a city rally?

A classic scavenger hunt follows a trail (arrows, hints, tasks) to a fixed end point. A Berlin city rally instead sends you to several stations across the city, often with tasks, quiz questions or photo challenges at each stop. The lines are blurry, and modern formats like Boller Battle Berlin combine both.

Which scavenger hunt alternative works for a stag or hen do in Berlin?

Boller Battle Berlin is currently the format with the highest fun guarantee for stag and hen dos/bachelor and bachelorette parties. Three hours, trolley, nine mini games, outdoor and groups up to 36. A classic crime dinner is the calmer variant. If you want excitement but prefer to stay indoors, book two parallel escape rooms in battle mode.

What can you do in Berlin with kids on a rainy day?

Indoor activities win. Escape rooms like the kids' mission “Monster Party” (ages 5 to 9) or “Magic Alley” (ages 10+) at EXIT are weather-proof and go down well with families. Crime dinner and murder mystery are indoor too, but better suited to teens and up.

How many people can play Boller Battle Berlin?

Boller Battle is bookable for 2 to 36 people. For larger groups, several bollerwagen come into play. Per trolley, you play nine mini games over three hours.

Where can I find escape rooms in Berlin-Mitte?

At EXIT, Friedrichstraße 101, right beneath the Admiralspalast and at S+U Friedrichstraße. Six rooms at one address, all 66 minutes of game time, playable in German and English. Larger groups can book several rooms in parallel.

What does a scavenger hunt alternative in Berlin cost?

Prices range from free (geocaching, DIY hunt) to higher-priced crime dinner formats. At EXIT, you can play escape rooms and Boller Battle from 19.50 € per person. Exact pricing depends on day and time.

Which activity works for teenagers?

For teens, Boller Battle (with a chaperone), escape rooms from age 12, geocaching, photo rallies and street art tours all work particularly well. The key: pick a format that does more than “just walk around”. Teens want to puzzle, win and show off a bit.

So, what's next?

Pick one of the ten alternatives, agree with your group on indoor or outdoor, and book. If you'd like help choosing: head to exit-game.de/en or write to us at enter@exit-game.de. A good scavenger hunt in Berlin is always a fine idea. A better thing to do, though, is right here.

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