Visiting Germany - is it worth going to Wetzlar?

[eric rose]

Is it worth making the pilgrimage? Is there anything to see besides a retail store? Ideally I would love to take a tour of the factory but not sure if that is the right place for that.

Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Eric

 

[Vince Lupo]

It's a very pretty town, so definitely worth the visit in my opinion (but I'm sure it looks like a lot of small towns in Germany). If you decide to take a tour, call ahead to make sure you'll be there when they'll have an English-speaking tour (unless you understand German).

And if you go, don't forget to pay homage to Mr. Barnack.....


Me and Oskar by Vince.Lupo, on Flickr

 

[Tom A]

The new Leica Park in Wetzlar has it's official opening on May 24th. That could be an interesting place to visit. I don't know how well they are set up for visitors right now though.
Wetzlar is interesting, small german town, good for a walk around and a beer or two.
Also go to the Eisen Markt - Oscar Barnack to pictures of the old buildings and the square with the Ur-Leica.