Successful conferences go beyond the confines of a seminar room. They call for a fitting setting—one that strengthens team spirit, sparks inspiration, and creates shared moments that will be fondly remembered long after the event. Whether in the hotel’s own facilities, at the Leica World, or in Wetzlar’s picturesque Old Town, we offer supporting programs that deliver genuine added value and provide the perfect finishing touch to your event.
Smartphone workshop, murder mystery dinner, and other highlights: Experience a diverse range of accompanying activities right at the Ernst Leitz Hotel and Leica World.
Let yourself be captivated by photography at the smartphone workshop and inspired to get the most out of your smartphone camera. In the theoretical part you will deal with the rules of image composition and the basics of photography. Professional photographers will introduce you to the interaction between aperture and shutter speed and show you how perspectives and angles affect the tension of the image. You will then put your newfound knowledge into practice – directly in Leitz Park with countless motifs and options.
The murder mystery dinner combines a delicious multi-course meal in a stylish setting with a thrilling mystery play. Leave the workday behind and enjoy culinary highlights accompanied by a gripping live murder mystery. Become a master detective and experience an unforgettable evening—perfect for gourmets and mystery fans alike. Produced by Germany’s leading provider of murder mystery dinners, the event takes place right here at the Ernst Leitz Hotel.
Professionally organized. Personally tailored. Unforgettably celebrated. Guided by this motto, our event partner Famos.Events elevates your conference with a diverse range of creative concepts. The midday program offers a choice of activities, such as interactive team-building games, a cocktail-making workshop, a magic show, or other highlights. In the evening, professional DJs or live musicians provide the perfect musical mix for your corporate event.
Step out of the meeting room and into the fun of "bleisure": explore Wetzlar and the surrounding area on a canoe trip, a guided city tour, or a Segway tour.
After the conference comes the nature experience. Paddle along one of the country’s most popular canoeing waterways and discover new scenic beauty around every river bend. Whether it’s a quick after-work excursion, a three-hour cultural tour, or an exciting raft-building event, our experienced outdoor partners at Rauszeit/Lahn Kanu will create a team event for you that combines sport, enjoyment, and team spirit. A transfer service to and from the hotel ensures added convenience.
Wetzlar is a city with a vibrant past—something immediately evident from its remarkable cathedral and picturesque Old Town. The cityscape is defined by medieval squares, winding alleys, charming half-timbered houses, and buildings dating back to the era of the Imperial Chamber Court. Johann Wolfgang Goethe spent the summer of 1772 in Wetzlar; his experiences there inspired the novel *The Sorrows of Young Werther*. A guided city tour allows you to immerse yourself in the heart of the city and gain fascinating insights.
A Segway tour is the perfect choice for you and your team if you want to explore Wetzlar’s Old Town quickly without missing any of the sightseeing highlights. A detour into the expansive parks surrounding the Old Town is also well worth it. Alternatively, you can cruise along the banks of the Lahn River, enjoying the many green stretches that invite you to take a break. You can sample regional delicacies at one of the many cafés or restaurants along the way.
Put the perfect finishing touch on your team event in style and a unique atmosphere: in total darkness, underground, in a cheese barn, or at the Wetzlarer Dom Destille.
When one of our most important senses—sight—is lost, the other senses become heightened. You can experience this phenomenon firsthand at the *Dunkelkaufhaus* (Darkness Store). Three different rooms engage your senses of hearing and touch, as well as your dexterity. Next, the focus shifts to the sense of taste. Special offerings include craft beer, wine, chocolate, and whisky tastings, among many others. All tastings are served in such a way that you cannot see what you are enjoying.
In this cheese and wine seminar, you will sample delicious cheeses from Hungen paired with exquisite wines. Each new cheese and opened bottle of wine reveals a world of subtle flavors. Under the expert guidance of cheese sommelier Tamara Rahn, you will learn which cheeses and dishes pair best with bold red wines, fruity white wines, or sparkling wines. The tasting is also available online via video conference, allowing colleagues who are not on-site to join in and enjoy the experience as well.
Where iron ore was once mined, you can now sample fine whiskies. The setting is truly unique, as the entire tasting takes place underground. At the Fortuna Mine, you will discover the fascinating world of whisky through a selection of varieties, engaging background information on production and origins, and valuable tips on how best to enjoy them. Whether you are a novice or a connoisseur, whisky expert Michael Rehberg will guide you and your team through the evening with expertise and passion.
In the heart of Wetzlar’s Old Town, the copper still of the Dom Destille gleams. Driven by a passion for their craft, proprietors Dirk Daniels and Steffen Weller distill the finest gin, high-quality fruit spirits, and unique liqueurs. In an elegant setting, you can explore the world of exclusive spirits during a tasting and gain insight into the art of distillation. In the shop, you can add rarities like Bellgini to your home bar or find wonderful gifts from Wetzlar, such as Dom Gin.
The range of options is diverse, spanning everything from photography and culture to active experiences and culinary tastings. Offerings include a smartphone photography workshop at Leica World, a murder mystery dinner at the hotel, city tours and Segway tours of Wetzlar, canoeing on the Lahn River, and various tastings. Customized team events arranged through our regional event partners are also available.
Yes. These activities can be scheduled to follow directly after your conference or incorporated between sessions. For instance, after a day of seminars, you could explore Wetzlar’s Old Town together, go on a Segway tour, or clear your heads with a canoe trip on the Lahn River. The programs offered by our partner company, Famos.Events, are ideal for the lunch break.
For a mutual evening, options include a murder mystery dinner right at the Ernst Leitz Hotel or one of the various tasting events. Customized evening events featuring music or live acts can also be arranged through our event partners.
For tight schedules or rainy days, indoor activities such as a murder mystery dinner, a smartphone workshop, or a tasting session are ideal options. The "Dunkelkaufhaus" (Dark Store) experience and the whisky tasting at the Grube Fortuna mine take place indoors or underground anyway. Those short on time can fit in a quick team-building activity or a cocktail-making class between sessions, as many "Famos" offerings are designed for the lunch hour. A Segway tour offers a quick way to see the Old Town, and the canoe tour is also available as a compact after-work outing. For the cheese and wine tasting, colleagues who aren't on-site can even join via video conference.
No, you enjoy maximum freedom here. The supplementary program is offered independently of the conference packages and can be booked with complete flexibility. This allows you to tailor every stay precisely to the occasion, the size of the group, and your personal preferences.
Yes. Our conference team will assist you with planning and advise you on suitable options for your group. Upon request, we can coordinate relevant activities with our regional partners. Simply let us know the type of supplementary program you have in mind and how much time is available when submitting your conference inquiry. You can also reach us at events@ernst-leitz-hotel.de or by phone at +49 6441 3099 121 / -122 / -123.
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