Have you been to Wetzlar recently? Worth it?

[raid]

I am contemplating to somehow convince my better half that "it is a good idea to stop at Wetzlar" during our trip to Germany in 2016. 😀
Is it really worth a visit?
The Global Communications Director of the Leica AG suggested once to me that their Museum and paying homage to Leica's history were worth a visit.
Have you been to Wetzlar?

 

[robert blu]

I would be interested as well to visit the lace, if worthwhile...
robert

 

[raid]

Maybe our roads will cross again, Robert! It would be a "Polaroid Moment".

 

[raid]

from their web page

 

[rscheffler]

Apparently it's the only place in the world with a Leica outlet store...! Better check the hours before going, as I believe it's not open every day (the outlet store).

 

[farlymac]

I don't own a Leica, and I'd go there. From others photos I've seen of the place it looks very interesting.

PF

 

[raid]

I would like to get a VIP tour of the place (somehow!). I want to chat with Oliver Kaltner about Leica in Wetzlar.

 

[_goodtimez]

Let me know if you will be going; I'm about 3 hours away.

 

[robert blu]

Maybe our roads will cross again, Robert! It would be a "Polaroid Moment".

A "Polaroid Moment" in Wetzlar? Sehr gut!
robert

 

[raid]

The Leica CEO will be shocked!
We can attach a red Leica logo to our Polaroid camera!

 

[Vince Lupo]

Wetzlar is a very pretty town and to me worth the visit - you can still see some scenes that Oskar Barnack photographed almost 100 years ago.

And of course you'll get to stand here!


Me and Oskar by Vince Lupo, on Flickr

 

[raid]

You need to hold a Barnack Leica then!
Cool photo of yourself, Vince.

 

[raid]

The same highway that takes you from Frankfurt am Main to Wetzlar, also continues to Jena. Zeiss Jena comes to mind ...

 

[f16sunshine]

Raid

When Are you going? I'll be in Switzerland in April and May.
I have a friend to visit in Frankfurt which is not too far away.
What are the chances or a fun RFF meeting?

 

[Vince Lupo]

You need to hold a Barnack Leica then!
Cool photo of yourself, Vince.

In that photo I am - honest! Black Leica III with a VIDOM finder and a 9cm Fat Elmar. I think Oskar would have approved.

 

[raid]

Raid

When Are you going? I'll be in Switzerland in April and May.
I have a friend to visit in Frankfurt which is not too far away.
What are the chances or a fun RFF meeting?

We can discuss via pm, Andy.

 

[raid]

In that photo I am - honest! Black Leica III with a VIDOM finder and a 9cm Fat Elmar. I think Oskar would have approved.

Confess: did you honor Barnack with a moment of silence and prayer?! 😀

"May all your camera designs and products outlive any digital nonsense ..."

 

[aoresteen]

I was in Germany last Oct for 3 weeks. The other 3 persons (my wife included 🙂 ) in my group were not interested in going to Wetzlar so I missed it.

I did want to see the Zeiss plant. Missed it.

The ladies did get to see the Käthe Wohlfahrt stores in Rothenburg AND Oberammergau 😀

We did try to see the Mercedes museum in Stuttgart but is was closed on Mondays. Make sure you check their hours!

 

[robert blu]

The Leica CEO will be shocked!
We can attach a red Leica logo to our Polaroid camera!

Wow, a real Leicaroid 😀
robert

 

[raid]

I was in Germany last Oct for 3 weeks. The other 3 persons (my wife included 🙂 ) in my group were not interested in going to Wetzlar so I missed it.

I did want to see the Zeiss plant. Missed it.

The ladies did get to see the Käthe Wohlfahrt stores in Rothenburg AND Oberammergau 😀

We did try to see the Mercedes museum in Stuttgart but is was closed on Mondays. Make sure you check their hours!

I have been once to the Mercedes Museum In Stuttgart. They have some beautiful cars there. One was a huge cabrio.