 | Puzzle-Wettbewerb |
 | 07.11.2026 |
 | Winterberg |
 | Michael Smit |
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 | 14.06.2026 12:00 bis 23.10.2026 |
 | Free cancellation until 16.10.2026 |
 | Team completion until 01.11.2026 |
12-hour puzzle marathon in Winterberg, Germany
In this marathon, teams of 4 to 6 people try to put together as many puzzle pieces as possible within 12 hours. The event starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 9 p.m.
A maximum of 4 people are allowed to puzzle at the same time. The puzzles are handed out in a fixed order; as soon as a team has completed a puzzle, the next puzzle is handed out. The number of pieces varies, but is usually between 500 and 1500 pieces.
At the end of the event, ALL teams will receive a copy of every puzzle used during the event, regardless of their performance.
This is an international event, which means that puzzlers of any nationality are welcome to sign up!
Have fun with your puzzles!
 | Speed puzzle team | 150 € | Details |
Oversum Vital Resort |
| Am Kurpark 6 |
| 59955 Winterberg |
| Germany |
Access to the competition area is barrier-free.
Please inform us when registering if you are dependent on it.
Winterberg is located between Dortmund & Frankfurt, in Sauerland near the centre of Germany. Here is how you can reach the venue:
By car:
The venue is about 5 minutes from the city centre. Free parking is available directly in front of the Oversum Vital Resort, there should be enough room for all the participants.
By train:
The easiest option is to go through Dortmund Hbf. From there you take the train towards Winterberg (Westf). From Winterberg station it is about 800m (10min) walk to the venue. Alternative you can take the taxi which will take about 3 min.
By plane:
Similarly, the best and quickest option is to fly through Dortmund airport. From there you can take a shuttle once every hour towards Dortmund Hbf, from which you will find trains towards Winterberg.
You can buy food and drinks at the Oversum Vital Resort. Other food & drink options will be available, more information on that will follow later. There are 2 supermarkets nearby, one by the train station (Edeka Löffler) and one in the city centre (Rewe).
There are various hotels in Winterberg and the surrounding villages, because Winterberg is a very popular location for winter sports.
- The easiest option is Oversum Vital Resort, which is at the same location as the marathon. We are currently negotiating a discount deal, more information will follow before the registration starts.
- The other main option is Engemann Kurve, which is located approx. 10 minutes walking distance from the venue. Discounts will most likely be available here as well so stay tuned!
Only participants and officials (persons authorised by the club) may enter the competition area.
The participants of the competing teams must be on site 20 minutes before the start of the competition. Additional team members may join later.
Participants under the age of 18 are generally permitted. They must be accompanied by an adult.
If a team does not turn up, the club reserves the right to nominate a team at short notice, e.g. on the basis of a waiting list.
Until the start of the competition is announced and the stopwatch is running, the puzzle boxes or puzzles may not be tampered with, unsealed or opened.
Officials will monitor the competition and record the times of the participating teams. When a team is close to completing a puzzle, a team member should raise their arm to alert the officials so they can record the time. After checking for completeness, the time is noted by the officials and passed on to the head referee.
Once the puzzle has been completed and checked for completeness, the next puzzle can be started immediately. The team decides for itself whether to remove the most complete puzzle from the table for the time being. The risk of mixing up puzzles or losing pieces is the responsibility of each team.
If pieces are missing at the end of the puzzle, these will be noted in the timekeeping and taken into account when determining the total number of pieces placed.
If the last puzzle is not completely solved, the officials will count the correctly placed pieces and note them down. Groups of three or more correctly connected puzzle pieces are considered correctly placed.
Sorting aids or plates may be used as aids. These must be brought by the teams themselves. Holders for cardboard lids are also permitted. Headphones are permitted as long as they do not disturb other participants.
Counterparts that change the height or arrangement of the tables are not permitted. In addition, additional light sources and stencils representing the puzzle maker's pattern are not permitted.
Any assistance during the competition by anyone other than the four active team members may result in disqualification of the team.
All puzzles used in the competition become the property of the teams at the end of the competition.
Sorting aids or sorting plates may be used as aids. These must be brought by the teams themselves. Box top holders are also permitted. Headphones are permitted as long as they do not disturb other participants.
Counterparts that change the height or arrangement of the tables are not permitted. In addition, additional light sources and templates that reproduce the puzzle maker's pattern are not permitted.
Any assistance during the competition by anyone other than the four active team members may result in disqualification of the team.
All puzzles used in the competition become the property of the teams at the end of the competition.
The decisions of the referees during the competitions are final.
The organiser would like to point out that photographs and films will be taken during the event and that these may be published on the Internet or other social media. By participating in this public event, participants waive their "right to their own image".
The organiser is not liable for the loss or theft of items of any kind.
In the event of cancellation or postponement of the competition for reasons for which Puzzleverein Deutschland e.V. is not responsible, Puzzleverein Deutschland e.V. shall not be liable for any indirect costs incurred by the participants, with the exception of the registration fees paid.
 | Total number of participants | 0 |
| Speed puzzle team | 0 |
