Leitz-Park
The Leitz-Park has been created as a unique place where Leica enthusiasts, lovers of photography and guests from around the world can explore and experience the brand universe and find inspiration in the numerous fascinating facets of Leica photography.
Visitors can look forward to inspirational exhibitions of exceptional photography, unique insights into the factory and the history of the company, events, guided tours, photography workshops, culinary delights and much more.
Don't miss any current highlights from the Leitz Park.
In the course of the guided tour lasting around 60 minutes, you will find out more about the fascinating history of the company and experience first hand the finest art of precision engineering and handcrafted perfection as they come together to create products ‘Made in Germany’ in our factory.
See for yourself just how Leica products are created. Take a look behind the scenes of lens production, camera assembly and how binoculars are made. Round off your day with a visit to the Leica Gallery and the Ernst Leitz Museum and experience the fascinating works of renowned photographers and artists in constantly changing exhibitions.
The Leica World can currently only be visited as part of a Leica Tour. The Leica tours take place upon prior request and registration at leicatour@leica-camera.com.
Leica Gallery. The fascination of pictures
At Leica, pictures are at the heart of everything we make and do. That’s why the Leica Galerie is one of the high points of any visit to the World of Leica.
Let yourself be inspired and carried away by constantly changing exhibitions featuring exceptional works by famous photographers and artists.
ERNST LEITZ MUSEUM
Step into the fascinating world of Leica photography. The Ernst Leitz Museum in Wetzlar is opening its doors for all those who want to touch, shape and understand photography. Discover the great photographers presented in temporary exhibitions, and join an interactive expedition into both history and innovative technology, where the `click`happens not only in the mind.
The Leica Museum Shop
The Leica Museum Shop offers a large selection of excellent photographs and invites you to purchase the best picture or pictures for your home.
Take a look around and discover the wide range of premium photo books, technical literature and Leica accessories.
The Leica Store
Take some time out to discover the current Leica portfolio during the course of your inspirational visit to the World of Leica. Take a stroll around the Leica Store in the Leitz-Park complex in Wetzlar and enjoy the opportunity to get the feel of our products, trying them out and buy them. If you should need help or advice, our expert staff will be pleased to assist in any way that they can.
Leica Classic Store. Vintage & Second-Hand
Classic Leica products, from analogue to digital: the Leica Classic Store is the perfect introduction to the fascinating world of Leica photography – offering customers the opportunity to sell and purchase vetted Leica products. A unique feature is the glass-fronted Leica Customer Care workshop, where items are checked and serviced in the customer’s presence.
Leica Customer Care
Leica operates a global service network offering a comprehensive array of services. For us, our customers’ wishes have utmost priority. This also applies at our company headquarters at Leitz-Park. Please visit us here, where we are always pleased to take care of you and your Leica product offering you personalised, solutions-orientated services.
Please arrange a service appointment beforehand to enable us to help you to the best of our abilities.
Culinary highlights in Leitz-Park
The Leitz-Park complex offers a fascinating selection of culinary experiences. The Café Leitz captivates its guests with a modern interior and an exclusive atmosphere. Relax and let the world pass you by with a selection of the best coffees and teas and a wide range of biscuits and cakes baked by our very own master confectioner. Enjoy the unique atmosphere in the forum of Leitz-Park with a view over the entire site.
The Bull & Bonito restaurant in the Vienna House ERNST LEITZ HOTEL also looks forward to welcoming Leitz Park visitors. Inside, in the spacious rooms of the restaurant or, when the sun is shining, outside on the expansive patio with a view of the Leica complex. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere with a large selection of wines by the glass in the midst of exceptional photographic art that has been integrated here as if a natural, fundamental feature of the hotel’s design concept.
Overnight accommodation in Leitz Park
ERNST LEITZ HOTEL
The VIENNA HOUSE ERNST LEITZ HOTEL is a part of Leitz-Park and celebrates the world of Leica photography with the unique interior design concept of its public areas and hotel rooms. The hotel is open to all – from hotel guests seeking tasteful accommodation to visitors to Leitz-Park and the City of Wetzlar.
Please contact the hotel directly for more information and bookings:
Tel.: +49 (0)6441-3099-0
info.ernstleitz-wetzlar@viennahouse.com
