Looking for a team-building idea that won’t end in yet another dinner in a banquet hall? Szczecin has plenty to offer: a port and a river right in the centre, unusual museums, an underground shelter and venues ready to welcome larger groups. A well-planned Szczecin corporate event can combine sightseeing, friendly competition and an evening of fun.
Below you’ll find 10 team-building ideas, a sample day plan and practical tips for anyone organising company events.
Where to start planning
First, define the purpose of your Szczecin corporate event: bringing a new team together, a reward after closing a project, an evening after a conference or a meeting with business partners. That determines whether you go for activities, culture or, above all, having fun together. Count the participants too, and check how many are coming from outside Szczecin – it will make it easier to choose the starting point and accommodation. It’s also worth asking the team about their preferences – a short survey helps you avoid activities nobody enjoys.
10 ideas for a Szczecin corporate event
1. A party tram with your company logo
A private tram with a professional sound system and club lighting is an original alternative to a banquet hall. We’ll tailor the programme to the nature of the event: a welcome drink, a dedicated party host, hostesses and bartenders, hot, cold or BBQ catering, team-building games, a flair bartending show or a live performance. On request we’ll put a banner with your company logo on the tram. You’ll find the details on our corporate tram parties in Szczecin page.
2. A boat trip around the port
Sightseeing boats leave from below Wały Chrobrego (Chrobry Embankment), and they can be chartered for corporate events, training sessions and conferences. A harbour cruise is a good idea for a meeting with business partners or a calmer part of the day – Szczecin looks completely different from the water than from the street.
3. A city game around the centre
Split the team into groups and send them into the city with tasks to complete. The route can easily follow the Miejski Szlak Turystyczny (City Tourist Trail), which passes, among other places, the main station, Most Długi (the Long Bridge), the Old Town Hall, the Pomeranian Dukes’ Castle, Wały Chrobrego and the Philharmonic. You can prepare the game yourselves or hire an events agency. At the finish line, hand out a prize to the winning team – it’s a great way to kick off the evening.
4. A tour of the shelter under the station
Podziemne Trasy Szczecina (Szczecin Underground Routes) welcome companies for guided tours all week at a pre-arranged time – you just need to book a slot in advance. The three routes, covering the Second World War, the Cold War and life in communist Poland (the PRL), take about an hour and give you plenty to talk about over dinner.
5. The Philharmonic and the Przełomy Dialogue Centre
For teams that prefer a quieter programme, a guided tour of the award-winning Philharmonic building is a good choice – ask the Philharmonic directly about a date for your group – along with a visit to the neighbouring Centrum Dialogu Przełomy (Przełomy Dialogue Centre), an underground museum of the city’s recent history. You can round off the day with a concert together.
6. Kayaking in Międzyodrze
A guided kayak trip through the backwaters of Międzyodrze, the wetlands between the arms of the Oder, is team building for the active: you have to work together in pairs, and from the water you see Wały Chrobrego and the quays from a completely different angle. Before booking, check with the organiser how they handle larger groups and what the plan is in case of bad weather.
7. Dinner in Gothic cellars
The Wyszak brewery restaurant, set in the cellars of the Old Town Hall, hosts corporate and special-occasion events in its Gothic interiors. Its own beer and cooking based on regional produce make a fitting finale to a team-building day. With a larger group, agree the menu and table layout in advance.
8. Experiments at the Morskie Centrum Nauki
On Łasztownia you’ll find the Morskie Centrum Nauki (Maritime Science Centre) – a ship-shaped building with an interactive exhibition about the sea and a planetarium. It’s an interesting part of the programme for teams who enjoy experiments, and for a company family picnic too. Allow at least three hours for the visit.
9. An active day at Fabryka Wody
Pools, slides, a bowling alley, a climbing wall and one of the largest sauna zones in Poland – Fabryka Wody (the Water Factory) lets you match the activity to every participant. A team bowling tournament is a simple way to spark some healthy competition.
10. An evening on the boulevards and Deptak Bogusława
After the official part, the team can move on to the bars and restaurants on Bulwary Nadodrzańskie (the Oder Boulevards) or to Deptak Bogusława (Bogusław Promenade), where restaurants and pubs stand side by side. The tram can finish its ride near your chosen restaurant or club, so nobody has to look for transport.
Sample team-building day in Szczecin
- 13:00 – a team city game around the centre
- 15:30 – a guided tour of Podziemne Trasy Szczecina
- 17:00 – free time and getting ready at the hotel
- 18:30 – the party tram sets off from the stop near the hotel, with a welcome drink and team-building games
- 20:30 – dinner at a restaurant near the final stop
- 22:30 – an after party for those who fancy it
We match the tram route to your event programme: the ride can start from the stop closest to your office, hotel or conference venue and finish near the restaurant where you’ve planned dinner. You’ll find all the occasions we organise rides for on our TramParty Szczecin page.
Practical tips
- Booking – book the tram at least 5 working days before the event; for large groups and during the Christmas party season, it’s worth doing so much earlier.
- A reward for the team – a tram party voucher is valid for 6 months, so it makes a good gift for employees.
- Branding – a banner with your logo on the tram and decorations in your company colours look great in the event photos.
- A keepsake – an HD souvenir video comes in handy for internal communications and your company’s social media.
Frequently asked questions
Can the tram pick the team up near the office or hotel?
Yes. The ride can start from almost any tram stop, so we usually choose the one closest to your office, hotel or conference venue. At the end, we’ll drop everyone off near the restaurant or club where you’ve planned the rest of the evening.
Can the tram be branded with our company logo?
Yes – on request we’ll prepare a personalised banner on the tram and decorate the interior to match the event theme or your company colours.
How much does a corporate tram party cost?
The price is agreed individually – it depends mainly on the number of participants and the activities on board. Describe the planned event in the enquiry form, and we’ll send you a quote with a suggested route and programme.
Book your private tram party
A party tram for your company – with a route from your office or hotel, catering and a banner with your logo on the tram. Send us an enquiry and we’ll prepare an offer.
