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    The scent of nostalgia (and a hint of two-stroke oil) hits you as you turn the key and chug-chug-chug… off it goes. Not a fast sports car or a luxury SUV, but a charming little car that was once the symbol of East Germany. That alone brings a smile to everyone’s face. You drive together through villages and along country roads, waving to passersby who are smiling just as broadly as you are, and laughing at the car’s quirks. Every gear shift, every turn feels like you’re traveling back in time—and that’s exactly what makes it so special.

    Renting a Trabant together is really an adventure in slow motion. There’s plenty of time to enjoy the surroundings, each other, and the funny moments along the way. Maybe you’ll get a little lost with that old-fashioned road map, or you’ll all have to push together when a Trabi breaks down (which turns out to be fun more often than you’d think). But that’s all part of the fun and only makes the stories even better afterward. Whether you’re going with coworkers to have some fun outside of work, or with friends who are up for something totally different: a day with a Trabant is guaranteed to be a memory that sticks. You’ll step out with a big smile, great photos, and the feeling that you’ve experienced something unique together.

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    What can you expect?

    • Double Dutch Vibes
    • Laugh a lot
    • On the road

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    Trabant Rally Tour: A Retro Road Trip with Colleagues

    Imagine this: a line of Trabants in every color of the rainbow, engines sputtering and purring as if they’re just as excited as you are. Even before the first car hits the road, your coworkers are already in stitches—because this is anything but your average company outing. This is the Trabant Rally Tour. Nostalgia on wheels, a touch of adventure, and above all, a whole lot of fun. As soon as you get in, it feels like you’re traveling back in time. No AC, no screens, no buttons you don’t understand—just a steering wheel, a humming little engine, and the charm of a car that once defined the streetscape of East Germany. And that makes driving it surprisingly fun. Along the route, you’ll pass idyllic little roads and unique spots. Sometimes you’ll have to solve a puzzle, sometimes come up with something creative together, and sometimes just try to keep your laughter in check while someone desperately points out the wrong turn with an old-fashioned map. The best part of this tour? Anyone can join in. You don’t have to be a rally driver; those little Trabants have a playful and quirky charm that makes the barrier to entry low. Drivers switch regularly, so everyone gets a turn behind the wheel. Meanwhile, you’ll find that you rely on each other more and more—from steering and navigating to those crazy challenges along the way. For companies, this outing is worth its weight in gold. It’s playful, bonding, and at the same time relaxed. You suddenly see colleagues in a whole new light: the CEO cursing at the gearbox, the HR manager holding the map upside down, and the intern who turns out to drive as if he’s been living in a Trabant for years. The result? A day full of stories that will still be popping up at the coffee machine for weeks to come. If you’d like to know more about the possibilities, feel free to request more information below with no obligation. You’ll immediately receive detailed information about the Trabant driving company outing.

    Anyone who wanted one often had to wait years.

    The Trabant. Just hearing the name probably brings to mind that small, boxy little car that once symbolized East Germany. When the first models rolled off the assembly line in Zwickau in 1957, the idea was simple: an affordable family car for ordinary citizens in the GDR. There was no luxury, raw materials were scarce, and so the design had to be as practical and inexpensive as possible. The result: a two-cylinder two-stroke engine, a body made of Duroplast (a plastic based on cotton fibers), and a car that, despite its simplicity, became instantly recognizable. What made the Trabant particularly notorious was the waiting time. Anyone who wanted one often had to wait years. In some cases, even more than ten years, making the moment you finally got your car almost a family milestone. Yet millions of East Germans drove one. It smoked, hummed, and sputtered, but it ran. For many, it was their first step toward mobility and freedom.

    Anyone who wanted one often had to wait years.

    Driving is easy, and anyone can join in.

    After the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, the Trabant’s significance changed completely. Once the very symbol of the GDR and its restrictions, it suddenly became a comical and nostalgic icon in reunified Germany. Thousands of Trabants chugged across the border in the weeks following the Wende, often overloaded with luggage and families. To Western Europeans, who were accustomed to modern cars, the Trabi seemed like a funny relic. To Eastern Europeans, it was simultaneously a symbol of an era that was gone for good. Starting in the 1990s, a new appreciation emerged. The Trabant was no longer seen as old junk, but as heritage. It gained cult status—first in Berlin, where tourists had the chance to take a city tour in a Trabant. The concept caught on. The simple technology, the feeling of traveling back in time, and above all the idea that you were driving a piece of history made it an experience in itself. This trend quickly spread to other countries. Corporate and event organizations concluded that the Trabant is not only nostalgic but also particularly well-suited for group activities. Driving is simple, anyone can participate, and the cars themselves create comical situations. A Trabant rally isn’t a race—it’s an adventure in which colleagues or friends drive in a convoy through villages and along country roads, completing tasks while constantly being amused by the quirks of these little cars. These days, renting a Trabant is an experience that goes far beyond “just a day of driving.” It’s a playful look back at a unique period in European history. You get in and discover that everything moves slower, simpler, and more human than in the modern cars we’re used to driving. This creates space for joy, conversation, and memorable moments that last a lifetime.

    Driving is easy, and anyone can join in.
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    It’s a unique tour in classic Trabants, where you hit the road with colleagues or friends. Along the way, you’ll complete challenges, solve riddles, and enjoy the charm of these iconic cars. It’s not a race, but an adventurous tour full of nostalgia and fun.

    For just about everyone! Colleagues, groups of friends, families… you don’t have to be a car expert. It’s all about teamwork, having fun, and enjoying the experience.

    Yes, the participants drive themselves (though, of course, only those with a driver's license). You often take turns driving along the way, so everyone gets a chance to get behind the wheel.

    A Trabant can seat up to four people. For larger groups, you can take several cars at once, which makes it even more fun.

    It’s nostalgic, unique, and a little bit hilarious. Trabants are quirky cars—which leads to unexpected moments and lots of laughter. Plus, you’ll work together on challenges and get to know each other better in a fun way.

    Not at all! The Trabants are ready to go and will be accompanied by experienced organizers. So you don’t have to worry about having to tinker with them yourself.

    Yes, there’s often the option to wrap up the tour with drinks, a barbecue, or dinner. It’s a great way to end the day together.