Unforgettable moments in historic sites

Magical Places

There is always something special about places that are inaccessible to others. In Germany there are many internationally renowned monuments and cultural icons that are, however, open to the meetings world. Meetings and social programmes held in an appealing environment with an historic aura and international reputation can only be had in Germany. Such locations and venues lend special value and fond memories to any event.

Meeting where modernity began
The building in Dessau which was built for the Bauhaus School of Art, Design and Architecture was constructed to the designs of Walter Gropius in 1925-26. Architecture and design were revolutionised firstly in Weimar and then in Dessau. Bauhaus structures and products are long considered classics of international design. Meeting rooms may be booked in the fully restored Bauhaus school. A guided tour in the footsteps of Bauhaus is also to be thoroughly recommended. Special tip: in 2009 the State of Thuringia is celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Bauhaus movement with large exhibitions and colourful events.

Sparkling Riesling wine at the centre of the ancient world
The Mosel city of Trier was one of the five largest cities in the in the fourth century AD and was long considered the ‘Second Rome’. Traces of Roman life and architecture are second to no other German city.  Trier offers meeting guests broad and discerning offers based on Roman and classical themes. Take ‘The secret of the Porta Negra’, for example, which features a sparkling Riesling wine reception in the magnificent Porta Negra (Black Gate), followed by a spectacular theatre performance. A planned Antiquity Light Show in the Rhineland State Museum followed by dinner à les Romans promises to be an exciting and memorable affair.

A theatre like a history book
Whoever wishes to touch the ‘Cloak of History’ should visit the German National Theatre in Weimar. Some 5,000 plays were performed there under Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s direction - among these were world premieres by Friedrich Schiller and Goethe himself. Hummel, Liszt, Wagner and Berlioz were enthusiastically celebrated in Weimar. In 1919 the theatre became a political stage: the Imperial Constitution was passed by the German National Assembly there. Later on the Bauhaus artist Oskar Schlemmer staged a performance of his avant-garde Tradisches Ballett. In 1948 writer Thomas Mann held his famous ‘Address to the Germans’. A festive reception with an accompanying theatre visit in this cultural and historical location may be booked in either Weimar or Erfurt for conferences and congresses.

Be our guest in the most beautiful medieval city gate in Germany
Hardly any other German monument, other than the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin and Cologne Cathedral, enjoys such international recognition and popular acclaim as the Holsten Gate (1464- 1478) in the Baltic city of Lübeck. This city landmark is currently hosting an exhibition entitled ‘The Power of Trade’. The historic rooms with wonderful views of the picturesque old city are also available for staging smaller events. Special guided tours and receptions may also be booked.

Gala dinner with the Mayor
Bremen’s City Hall is one of the most important Gothic and Weser Renaissance buildings in the whole of Europe. The venerable City Hall with the Güldenkammer (Guilders Chamber) may be booked for receptions. A guided tour on the buildings history is part and parcel of any such programme. The historic Ratskeller, which also by the way houses the largest wine cellar for German wines, offers the possibility of hosting a festive dinner in its 600 year old surroundings.

The Gürzenich, in the cathedral city of Cologne, is also a spectacular and atmospheric medieval event location with more than 550 years of history to call its own.  Honorary guests to Cologne were formerly received in the ballroom, Emperors, Dukes and Burghers celebrated grand occasions G8 conferences were also held there. Today, the Gürzenich offers the complete spectrum of a very special conference and congress venue.

 

At the scene of global decisions and great names
The glorious focal point of the spa city of Baden-Baden is composed of a unique ensemble of historic buildings dating from the 19th century.  The Kurhaus (Spa) hosted the G20 summit meeting and the NATO anniversary conference in April 2009. Up to 2,000 persons can meet, celebrate or dine in grand style there. Within its walls your guests can really feel like the powerful and mighty of this world.

The Kurhaus in Wiesbaden, inaugurated by Kaiser William II in 1907, has also hosted numerous Emperors, Royals and world leaders. It is one of the most beautiful and most special places in the whole of Germany. As in Baden-Baden, conferences and congresses are also possible in connection with all kinds of festivities and celebrations.

Churches and cathedrals just for you
The imposing cathedral in Magdeburg is celebrating its 800th anniversary this year. In addition to the many and varied festive events being held to celebrate this occasion, special concert performances and guided tours of the cathedral may also be booked. Our Lady’s Church (Frauenkirche) in Dresden offers selected programmes for special occasions. The construction of the original structure by George Bähr (1726 to 1743) coupled with the impressive history of the churches reconstruction in recent times can be experienced by groups during an exclusive evening guided tour. Such moments will certainly be unforgettable, especially if accompanied by live organ music. Erfurt’s imposing cathedral, with the largest free-swinging medieval bell in the world, is also another splendid venue for organ concerts. These may be booked exclusively for chosen conference or congress guests along with a guided tour of the cathedral.  The Minster in Freiburg is one of the most beautiful sacral buildings in Germany. This architectural Gothic masterpiece from the 13th century is available for various social and accompanying programmes. Thematic tours on artistic subjects or of the bell maker’s workshop are also possible in connection with a live musical performance.

Further information:
http://www.nationaltheater-weimar.de/
http://www.bauhaus2009.de/
http://www.bauhaus-dessau.de/
www.trier.de/tourismus
http://www.nationaltheater-weimar.de/
http://www.weimar-tourist.de/
http://www.luebeck-tourismus.de/
http://www.rathaus-bremen.de/
http://www.koelnkongress.de/
http://www.wiesbaden.de/
http://www.kurhaus-baden-baden.de/
http://www.baden-baden.de/
http://www.magdeburgerdom.de/
http://www.magdeburg-tourist.de/
http://www.frauenkirche-dresden.de/
http://www.erfurt-tourismus.de/
http://www.dresden-tourist.de/
http://www.freiburgermuenster.info/
http://www.freiburg.de/