Ruhrpott team event in Essen: Rhyme Olympiad at Zollverein
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About this experience
Ruhroolympiad — team building in Essen with pot charm & industrial culture
A team event by simply out tours
The Ruhroolympiade is a unique team event that uses the charm of former industrial sites such as the Zollverein Colliery, Zollern Colliery or Jahrhunderthalle Bochum to create an unforgettable experience. Here, team spirit, creativity and regional ties are combined in a particularly entertaining way.
Thanks to the flexible duration, the event can be perfectly integrated into daily plans for conferences, company trips or incentives — as a relaxing activity or crowning finale.
Details to remember
What to bring?
- Sturdy shoes & weatherproof clothing.
- Drinks & snacks
You don't feel like organizing drinks?
No problem: we'll take care of it.
What is included?
- Organization on site: We take care of renting land (e.g. at Zollverein) or coordinating admissions (as usual at Zollern Colliery).
- Individual preparation: Preliminary investigations at specific locations of choice — whether stockpile or company-owned company premises.
- Complete service for the course: material for all disciplines, sufficient teamers to support all participants as well as certificates and a prize for the winning team.
Teamevents and groups
How does this experience take place?
The experience:
In small teams, you will go through a creative trail with unusual disciplines that humorously pick up on typical Ruhr area clichés — and in doing so provide lots of interesting facts about the region. Whether it's settlement construction, water management or the legendary “Reaching into Darkness” — teamwork is a top priority here.
Special features:
Authentic atmosphere: Accompanied by genuine Ruhrpott originals as teamers, who create the atmosphere with anecdotes and local knowledge.
No sport, just fun: The focus is on community, creativity and discovery — not on physical performance.
Experience industrial culture live: The locations are part of history themselves and offer a unique backdrop.
Perfect for:
- Corporate and departmental trips
- Team building with a regional focus
- Anyone who wants to discover the Ruhr region beyond clichés
Conclusion: An event that combines fun, learning and solidarity — completely without sweat, but with lots of pot humor and passion.
Book your Ruhr Olympiad now and discover the Ruhr region in a whole new way.
Who is it suitable for
General conditions:
Group size: Ideal for 30 people or more, but also possible for smaller groups as a “to-go option” (duration: approx. 2 hours, with selected disciplines during a tour).
Duration: 2 hours, can be flexibly adjusted as required.
Optional extras:
- Guided tours (e.g. at Zeche Zollverein)
- Snacks & drinks or a cozy break afterwards
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Wir bringen zum Teamevent für jeden Teilnehmenden ein Snackpaket mit bestehend aus:
frischer Stulle (Auswahl zwischen: Serrano-Schinken| gekochter Schinken| Salami| Tomate-Mozzarella 6 Bergkäse)
0,5l Mineralwasser
Müsliriegel
Im Anschluss an die gemeinsame Aktivität nehmen wir euch mit auf einen Rundgang durch die Übertageanlage der Zeche Zollverein.
In einem ca. 60-minüten Rundgang folgen wir dem Verlauf der Kohle und tauchen neben den technischen Prozessen auch in die Lebens- und Arbeitsbedingungen der Bergleute ein.
simply out tours GmbH
We are simply out tours — a team of trained guides & real “Ruhrpottperlen”. Our tours are more than just city tours: We create experiences that connect and make the Ruhr region an authentic experience.
