Industrial monuments, museums and palaces offer halls for large groups and a setting steeped in history.
04 · Industrial heritage
Halls in former collieries, factories or power stations offer plenty of space and an atmosphere you do not get every year. The space is usually designed from scratch, so clarify catering, technical equipment and decoration separately for each hall. The sites are often extensive: arrange a stopping point directly at the hall you have booked.
Example: the UNESCO World Heritage Site Zollverein in Essen, for example the Oktogon with up to 300 seats
05 · Museum after hours
Once the visitors have left, the exhibition becomes the backdrop. Many museums rent out rooms for evening events, and a guided tour can often be included in the programme. Catering is frequently tied to the venue's fixed partner, which limits the choice of menu. Departure depends on when the programme ends.
Example: the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, with event spaces from 60 to 1,669 square metres
06 · Palace and winery
A palace with its own vineyards combines a festive setting with a programme that almost suggests itself: guided tour, tasting, dinner. Plan alcohol-free alternatives so that everyone can join in. Wineries are usually outside the city, and after a tasting nobody should drive themselves.
Example: Schloss Wackerbarth in Radebeul near Dresden, a wine estate with a baroque palace and gardens
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