Indoor team-building activities in Copenhagen in winter: 7 options
Short answer
Indoor team-building in Copenhagen during the winter can take place at a castle, a museum or in an escape room. At Mystery Makers, groups of between 4 and 150 people can play Mystery Hunt at Christiansborg Palace, Kronborg Castle or Thorvaldsens Museum in the same game. At Kronborg, you can have up to 200 participants with parallel teams. Groups of between 4 and 59 can play Mystery Room. Mystery Hunt costs from 199 kr. per person plus admission, whilst Mystery Room costs from 249 kr. per person. The three venues and Mystery Room are available all year round, whatever the weather or time of day.
November rain, darkness at four o’clock and a Christmas party to organise. That’s where the question usually arises for most people: what can we do together that doesn’t require rainwear, yet still gets people laughing and chatting across departments?
The first four options are ours. The last three belong to others, as the right choice depends on your group. Prices are the same for private individuals and businesses. Private individuals pay including VAT, whilst businesses pay excluding VAT. On Google, we have a rating of 4.7 out of 287 reviews.
1) Mystery Hunt at Christiansborg Palace
Power struggles in the King’s state rooms. You and your team follow hidden clues through the halls of Christiansborg Palace, solving puzzles whilst playing a fun game of power. Do you put yourself or the group first? It soon becomes clear.
Christiansborg is the venue we recommend for international teams and onboarding. The game is available in both Danish and English.
| Capacity | 4 to 150 players in the same game, divided into teams of 4 to 8 |
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| Price | 299 kr. per person on weekdays, 199 kr. at the weekend, plus an admission fee of 105 kr. (VAT-free) |
| Duration | 90 to 120 minutes |
| Opening hours | 10 am to 5 pm |
| How to get started | You can collect your Mystery Box from the War Museum, Tøjhusgade 3, right next to the palace |
| Suitable for | Christmas party, onboarding, international teams, finance and consultancy |
»It makes you want to high-five Christian on the 4th.« (AOK)
2) Mystery Hunt at Kronborg Castle
UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Knights’ Hall and casemates. At Kronborg Castle Follow the trail from the castle’s halls down into the dark underworld: can you break Kronborg’s curse, or will you be seduced by wealth and power? The experience has been developed in collaboration with the National Museum.
Kronborg is in Helsingør, not in Copenhagen. It’s worth stating that clearly. On the other hand, it’s the venue with the largest capacity, and it’s ideal for conferences in North Zealand and for companies looking to get out of the office for half a day.
| Capacity | 4 to 150 players in the same game, divided into teams of 4 to 8. Up to 200 with parallel teams. |
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| Price | 299 kr. per person on weekdays, 199 kr. at the weekend, plus an admission fee of 115 kr. (VAT-free) |
| Duration | 90 to 120 minutes |
| Opening hours | 10 am to 5 pm |
| Transport | The train journey from Copenhagen Central Station to Elsinore takes about 45 minutes, and the castle is about a quarter of an hour’s walk from the station |
| Suitable for | Large companies, conferences, Swedish teams, start-ups requiring overnight accommodation |
»The game exudes sophistication and quality« (AOK)
3) Mystery Hunt at Thorvaldsens Museum
A temple to art in the heart of Copenhagen. Only together can you discover and piece together the secret of immortality, which was divided and hidden amongst Thorvaldsen’s sculptures. Along the way, you’ll solve puzzles, play silly party games and discover each other’s talents. The game appeals more to the heart than to the competitive spirit. This is the venue we recommend for teams who would rather collaborate than compete.
The museum is right next to Christiansborg, so it’s easy to combine a visit with lunch or Christmas party in the city centre afterwards. Read more about Mystery Hunt at Thorvaldsens Museum.
| Capacity | 4 to 150 players in the same game, divided into teams of 4 to 8 |
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| Price | 299 kr. per person on weekdays, 199 kr. at the weekend, plus an admission fee of 75 kr. (VAT-free) |
| Duration | 90 to 120 minutes |
| Opening hours | 10 am to 5 pm |
| Suitable for | Public sector workplaces, local authorities, creative teams, groups with soft values |
4) Mystery Room: up to 59 people at a time
Our Mystery Room 100 % are analogue escape rooms where you leave your phones in your pockets. You have 60 minutes. We have four rooms. The Lab, The Ritual and The Crime Scene can be combined so that up to 59 people can play at the same time and meet up afterwards. THE HOTEL must be booked separately.
The Lab, The Crime Scene and THE HOTEL are located at Grønningen 15. The Ritual is located at Hammerensgade 6, not at Grønningen.
All rooms: 249 kr. per person on Sundays and weekdays at 8 pm, and 299 kr. per person from 10 am to 6 pm, Monday to Saturday. Languages: Danish and English. If there are more than 9 of you in one room, please ring us so that we can organise the groups correctly.
The Lab (Grønningen 15)
Our most popular room, played by more than 40,000 guests. Three identical rooms, so up to 27 people can enjoy the same experience and compete against each other to be the first to escape. Spacious, bright and wheelchair accessible. Capacity: 4 to 27.
The Ritual (Hammerensgade 6)
You have sneaked into a mysterious lodge in the basement of one of Copenhagen’s most prestigious addresses and discover that the lodge is in the midst of a sinister ritual. If there are more than 9 of you, you’ll be split into two identical rooms and compete to be the first to escape. Capacity: 4 to 18.
The Crime Scene (Grønningen 15)
You are trapped in a serial killer’s cellar, and your friends have broken in to help. You are split into two groups, who must find each other and escape together. Capacity: 4 to 14.
THE HOTEL (Grønningen 15)
Who murdered Betty Nansen? During a storm, you seek shelter in the lobby of a gloomy hotel where a crime has been committed. You find the murderer. The room has been created in collaboration with the Betty Nansen Theatre and features authentic props from the theatre’s prop store. THE HOTEL can be booked online. Capacity: 4 to 8 per session, up to 67 across multiple sessions.
Would you like to take some learning home with you?
Add Team development: An experienced team coach observes whilst you play and then facilitates a workshop where you take a close look at your teamwork. 2.5 hours in total, for 6 or more participants, from 799 kr. per person.
Plato put it best: »You can learn more about a person in an hour’s play than in a year’s conversation.«
5) Experimentarium in Hellerup
The science centre north of Copenhagen features hands-on exhibitions spread over several floors. It provides an ideal setting for teams who want to tinker with things and learn as they go, and it works well for mixed groups comprising both curious and more reserved colleagues. Experimentarium offers bespoke events for companies. The centre is full of school groups during the day on weekdays, so do ask for a time slot when there’s space available.
Suitable for: teams with a technical or scientific background, family days out, groups with children.
6) Cooking course with a group dinner
Several cookery schools in Copenhagen offer classes where a team prepares a menu together and then eats it. Anyone can take part; it ends with a meal, and it can be organised right before the Christmas lunch, as the food is already on the table. Groups of around 20 to 30 people usually have to be split up, and you rarely get the shared task that is the lifeblood of team-building. Prices vary depending on the menu and drinks.
Suitable for: smaller teams and departments looking for a combination of activities and food.
7) Shuffleboard, bowling or indoor mini-golf
Copenhagen has several venues offering shuffleboard, bowling and indoor mini-golf, often with a bar and food on the premises. It requires no preparation, everyone can learn the rules in five minutes, and it’s easy to swap teams as you go along. Choose this option when the aim is simply to have a good time. Book well in advance in November and December, when the city is packed.
Suitable for: a Friday night drinks atmosphere, relaxed groups, when the activity is to take place just before dinner.
How to choose
Three questions determine most things:
- How many of you are there? Under 27: all seven options are available. 27 to 59: Multi-room Mystery Room, or Mystery Hunt. Over 59: Mystery Hunt at Christiansborg, Kronborg or Thorvaldsens. The maximum number of participants for the same game is 150. Up to 200 is possible only with parallel teams, and only at Kronborg.
- Are you looking for team-building or entertainment? If you want to learn something about how you work together, choose an activity that involves a shared task and a result. If you just want to have fun, bowling and shuffleboard are fine.
- How much time do you have? The Mystery Room takes 60 minutes, and the Mystery Hunt takes 90 to 120 minutes. Allow half a day for Kronborg.
If you’re not sure, please call 30 80 30 50. We’ve helped more than 10,000 professional teams, and we’ll let you know if there’s another option that suits you better.
Frequently asked questions about indoor team-building in Copenhagen
How much does an indoor team-building event in Copenhagen cost per person?
At Mystery Makers, the Mystery Hunt costs 299 kr. per person on weekdays and 199 kr. at the weekend, plus admission to the castle or museum (75 to 115 kr., VAT-free). The Mystery Room costs 249 kr. per person on Sundays and on weekdays at 8 pm, and 299 kr. per person from 10 am to 6 pm Monday to Saturday. Businesses pay excluding VAT; private individuals pay including VAT.
What sort of indoor team-building activity is suitable for 50 people?
Mystery Hunt at Christiansborg Palace, Kronborg Castle or Thorvaldsens Museum, where all 50 players take part in the same game at the same time, split into teams of 4 to 8. Alternatively, Mystery Room, where up to 59 people can play across the rooms at the same time. Groups of more than 16 wishing to take part in the Mystery Hunt should book by calling us so that we can set up the routes.
Is it possible to organise indoor team-building activities in Copenhagen in December?
Yes. Christiansborg Palace, Kronborg Castle, Thorvaldsens Museum and the Mystery Room are open all year round. We recommend booking in October or November, especially if there are a lot of you and you’d like to visit on a specific day.
What can you do with your colleagues in winter, apart from bowling?
A castle. The Mystery Hunt at Christiansborg Palace or Kronborg Castle offers you 90 to 120 minutes of puzzles and power games. If you’d prefer something shorter, the Mystery Room takes 60 minutes.
Are there any indoor team-building activities in Copenhagen that are conducted in English?
Yes. Mystery Hunt and Mystery Room are available in both Danish and English, so international colleagues can take part on an equal footing. Christiansborg Palace is the venue we recommend for teams with a mix of languages.
Book your winter team-building event
Would you like to kick off your Christmas party with a mystery, or bring the team together on a grey Tuesday in January? Take a look at the options for companies and Christmas party, or call 30 80 30 50, and we’ll find the right experience for you together. ❄️