raid
Dad Photographer
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?
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
quiet photographer
I would be interested as well to visit the lace, if worthwhile...
robert
robert
raid
Dad Photographer
Maybe our roads will cross again, Robert! It would be a "Polaroid Moment".
raid
Dad Photographer
from their web page
rscheffler
Well-known
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
PF McFarland
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
PF
raid
Dad Photographer
I would like to get a VIP tour of the place (somehow!). I want to chat with Oliver Kaltner about Leica in Wetzlar.
Let me know if you will be going; I'm about 3 hours away.
robert blu
quiet photographer
raid
Dad Photographer
The Leica CEO will be shocked!
We can attach a red Leica logo to our Polaroid camera!
We can attach a red Leica logo to our Polaroid camera!
Vince Lupo
Nobody's Mentor
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
And of course you'll get to stand here!
Me and Oskar by Vince Lupo, on Flickr
raid
Dad Photographer
You need to hold a Barnack Leica then!
Cool photo of yourself, Vince.
Cool photo of yourself, Vince.
raid
Dad Photographer
The same highway that takes you from Frankfurt am Main to Wetzlar, also continues to Jena. Zeiss Jena comes to mind ...
f16sunshine
Moderator
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?
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
Nobody's Mentor
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
Dad Photographer
We can discuss via pm, Andy.
raid
Dad Photographer
Confess: did you honor Barnack with a moment of silence and prayer?!
"May all your camera designs and products outlive any digital nonsense ..."
aoresteen
Well-known
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!
) 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
quiet photographer
raid
Dad Photographer
I was in Germany last Oct for 3 weeks. The other 3 persons (my wife included
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.