A good team outing does more than just fill the agenda. It takes colleagues out of their roles, makes people laugh, and allows them to see each other differently than in the meeting room. The surroundings of Eindhoven and the Kempen offer a surprising amount of options for this: from a bustling city to expansive nature. We've listed nine original ideas, with actual locations.
1. A competitive GPS scavenger hunt
Nothing brings people together faster than solving a mystery together, especially with some healthy competition. At Witch Hunt Bladel, you divide your team into groups that compete against each other in an outdoor GPS scavenger hunt through the Kempen. Along the way, you solve riddles, make decisions under time pressure, and discover who the natural leader, the thinker, and the daredevil of the team is. It takes place outdoors, requires no prior knowledge, and works just as well for small teams as for larger groups starting in multiple teams.
Do you want to create a complete program, for example, for eight people or more? Then we would be happy to put together a customized team outing, possibly with a catering arrangement. Contact us and we'll think along with you.
2. Survival, canoe or e-chopper at Rofra
Prefer to go into nature? At Rofra in Valkenswaard, south of Eindhoven, you can choose from over a hundred activities: canoeing on the Dommel, a survival course, or touring on an electric scooter along the most beautiful spots in the Kempen. With its own catering location 't Boothuys, you can arrange the entire outing, including food and drinks, in one place.
3. Karting and axe throwing at Hezemans
For speed demons: Hezemans Indoor Karting in Eindhoven has a spectacular 650-meter indoor track with a flyover. And when you're done racing, you can let loose at the same location in the Axe Bar (axe throwing), the arcade, or on the bowling alley, with a snack and drink afterwards. A complete active afternoon or evening under one roof.
4. Outdoor workshops at Landgoed de Biestheuvel
At Landgoed de Biestheuvel, in the heart of the green Kempen, you can enjoy outdoor workshops and corporate outings in the fresh air. A pleasant, accessible way to get out into nature with your team and do something active together, just a stone's throw from Bladel.
5. Team challenge at Prison Island
At All in Eindhoven, you and your team compete in Prison Island: a series of cells with physical and mental challenges that you must crack together under time pressure. It flawlessly exposes how your team communicates and collaborates, and you conclude with a snack and a drink on location.
6. Design and history in the Philips Museum
Eindhoven owes a lot to Philips. In the Philips Museum, you discover how Gerard Philips made the first light bulbs here over a hundred years ago and how the city grew into an innovation region. An inspiring visit that can be easily combined with lunch in the city, and a calmer alternative to the more active outings.
7. On the road past the DAF Museum
Technology enthusiasts will be amazed at the DAF Museum in Eindhoven, which features the complete history of the Brabant car brand. Good to know: you can easily combine a museum visit with a ride in a classic DAF through the Kempen, for an outing with a nod to the region.
8. Cooking and dining together
Few things bring people together as much as cooking together and then sitting down to eat together. A cooking workshop in Eindhoven or the Kempen requires consultation, division of tasks, and a little courage, and you immediately have a communal dinner as a reward. Ideal as a relaxed end to an active program.
9. Drinks or dinner at Strijp-S
Sometimes the best team moment is simply together at a table or at the bar. The old Philips factory site Strijp-S in Eindhoven has been transformed into a trendy district full of restaurants, bars, and rooftops. The perfect place to wind down an active day and keep the conversations flowing.
Which team outing suits your team?
The best team outing matches the atmosphere and composition of your team. Do you want to combine movement, fresh air, and a competitive edge with something memorable? Then a witch hunt through the Kempen is a surprising choice that colleagues will talk about for a long time.
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