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Foto: Leskovar Zoltan Mayor of Duisburg
»As a cosmopolitan port city, Duisburg can look back on a long tradition of welcoming guests in the most agreeable fashion.
Find out for yourself and discover the vitality, openness and hospitality of the people who live in our city on the Rhine and Ruhr.«
Duisburg Convention Page 2 Duisburg is pulsating This centrally located city sits between the Lower Rhine and the Ruhr region
DK The unbeatable advantage of Duisburg as a des- Distance from airports tination is its outstanding accessibility from all Düsseldorf: 21 km directions. The city that boasts the world’s largest Cologne/Bonn: 50 km inland port is an important European logistics hub Dortmund: 65 km Hamburg Weeze: 60 km and transport interchange between motorway and L PL Accessibility by car Berlin rail. Düsseldorf Airport is just eight minutes away Hannover by train. Links to the A3, A40 and A42 transport axes
Duisburg G R Leipzig Accessibility by train Dresden Duisburg is a city in motion. It pulsates between Fast links to the central train stations in Cologne the Lower Rhine, Ruhr region and Rhine rail corridor, Düsseldorf, Cologne, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, B Frankfurt/Main providing an incomparable selection of locations Brussels, Hamburg, Berlin and Paris CZ for conferences, congresses, trade fairs or incentive L Hotel capacity events.
tuttgart More than 3,600 beds
F Whether you are seeking an idyllic rural hotel, a Munich state-of-the-art VIP lounge or wish to organise a A meeting in the machine hall of a former ironworks, CH in Duisburg you are spoilt for choice!
Duisburg Convention Page 3 Duisburg Convention Page 4 Duisburg is out and about Lakes, forests, industrial culture, festivals and high culture
Wow your guests! Millions of people flock to the former collieries and ironworks in the Ruhr region every year. In Duisburg itself, the main attractions are the Landschaftspark-Duisburg-Nord, featuring its furnace towers and machine halls, the spectacu- lar Tiger & Turtle ‘walkable roller coaster’ and Duis- burg’s Inner Harbour, with its numerous inviting waterside bars and restaurants.
The Deutsche Oper am Rhein and the Duisburg Philharmoniker offer a highly cultured experience of global renown. Duisburg’s museum landscape, meanwhile, is equally refined and impressive.
Few other cities in Germany have as many green spaces and bodies of water as Duisburg. The range of outdoor leisure activities for sports fans and nature lovers is just as diverse.
Duisburg Convention Page 5 Duisburg Convention Page 6 Duisburg is at your service Duisburg Convention leaves nothing to be desired
We have individual solutions to suit your needs locations on your behalf. We take care of your group when it comes to business trips, meetings, incen- hotel reservations, from the initial enquiry to the tives, congresses and events. Whether you require booking link. We organise and conduct touristic sup- a classic venue or an extraordinary backdrop, Duis- porting programmes for you. We book your shut- burg has plenty to offer and the professionals at tles and transfers, supply your tour guides – even Duisburg Convention possess expert knowledge. in foreign languages – and provide you with tourist information material. In addition, you can take advantage of a wide range of services at Duisburg Convention. We liaise with
Duisburg Convention Tel.: +49 (0)203 2854413 [email protected] duisburg-convention.de
Uwe Kluge Kai U. Homann Armagan Doll Laura Bellenberg Managing Director Departmental Manager Project Manager Project Manager Duisburg Kontor Tourism & Convention Tourism & Convention Tourism & Convention Tel.: +49 (0)203 305250 Tel.: +49 (0)203 2854420 Tel.: +49 (0)203 2854413 Tel.: +49 (0)203 2854433 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Duisburg Convention Page 7 Duisburg Convention Page 8 Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord Category: event location with conference facilities
The disused ironworks would make a perfect back- drop for a movie. Its charismatic buildings for between 10 and 4,200 people and outdoor space for up to 15,000 people present all kinds of possibilities for staging diverse events. Spaces such as the power plant, blower house com- plex, casting house and foundry storeroom make a special statement with their unique atmosphere.
Address Distances
Airport: 32 km Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord Central station: 8 km Emscherstraße 71 Motorway: 1 km 47137 Duisburg Tel.: +49 (0)203 71280800 Capacity for conferences
Fax: +49 (0)203 71280818 From 10 to 1,500 people Email: [email protected]
www.landschaftspark.de
Duisburg Convention Page 9 Mercatorhalle Duisburg Category: event location and conference facilities
With its large hall, small hall, extensive confer- ence area and exclusive VIP lounge, the Mercator halle Duisburg provides a wide range of options for holding events. Featuring outstanding acoustics for classic concerts, it also meets the high standards required for conferences and congresses with its flexible layout and professional technology.
Address Distances
Airport: 20 km Duisburg Kontor Hallenmanagement GmbH Central station: 0.4 km Landfermannstraße 6 Motorway: 0.4 km 47051 Duisburg Tel.: +49 (0)203 393060 Capacity for conferences
Fax: +49 (0)203 39306501 From 10 to 3,550 people Email: [email protected]
www.duisburgkontor.de
Duisburg Convention Page 10 Explorado Kindermuseum Category: event location with conference facilities
Make the Explorado Children’s Museum your museum for a day! Rent parts of the premises or the entire museum with 3,000 sqm of indoor space and gastronomy. In addition, there is a 200 sqm outdoor terrace on the 7th floor of the Werhahn warehouse with a wonderful view of the Ruhr area.
Address Distances
Airport: 18 km Explorado Kindermuseum Central station: 1.5 km Philosophenweg 23-25 Motorway: 0.5 km 47051 Duisburg Capacity for conferences
Tel.: +49 (203) 29823340 On demand Email: [email protected]
www.explorado-duisburg.de
Duisburg Convention Page 11 Steinhof Duisburg Category: event location with conference facilities
We appreciate that you want to plan your event carefully! Our professional team is on hand to assist you every step of the way and provide comprehen- sive advice. We can offer you the best infrastructure, state-of-the-art sound and lighting, good parking options, adjacent hotels and close links to public transport, including Düsseldorf Airport. Our event location is by no means off the peg, but tailored just for you. We look forward to seeing you.
Address Distances
Airport: 16 km Steinhof Duisburg Vermarktungs-UG Central station: 10 km Düsseldorfer Landstr. 347 Motorway: 2.5 km 47259 Duisburg Tel.: +49 (0)203 93575200 Capacity for conferences
Fax: +49 (0)203 93575203 From 20 to 500 people Email: [email protected]
www.steinhof-eventlocation.de
Duisburg Convention Page 12 Weisse Flotte Category: event location with conference facilities
Besides the traditional harbour tours, which gener- ally operate between April and October, people can enjoy numerous other attractive events. Chartering one of the many ships is also an interesting alter- native. Whatever the occasion, whether wedding, anniversary, birthday party, conference or company outing, our ships always provide the ideal setting.
Address Distances
Weisse Flotte Düsseldorf/Duisburg GmbH Airport: 23 km Betrieb Duisburg Central station: 1 km
Eventschiff ‘Nostalgie’ am Schwanentor Motorway: 1 km Calaisplatz 3 | 47051 Duisburg Capacity for conferences Tel.: +49 (0)203 7139667 From 30 to 180 people Fax: +49 (0)203 7137679 Email: [email protected] www.hafenrundfahrt.nrw
Duisburg Convention Page 13 REASONS TO CHOOSE #DUISBURG
#CentralLocation #CityCountryRiver
The city with the world’s biggest inland port is an At the intersection of the Lower Rhine, Ruhr region important logistics hub and transport interchange and Rhine rail corridor, Duisburg offers the best of between motorway and rail. Düsseldorf Airport is just everything! Choose to stay in the green outskirts or eight minutes away by train. in the heart of the pulsating city.
Duisburg Convention Page 14 #Huge&homely #FriendlyExpertise #Unrivalled
Duisburg Convention offers an incomparable selec- We arrange locations on your behalf, organise hotel Duisburg is economically priced – compared to other tion of settings for conferences, congresses, trade reservations and supporting programmes, book your conference and congress destinations in the region, fairs or incentive events, ranging from the state-of- shuttles and transfers, supply your tour guides – our accommodation, gastronomy and locations the-art VIP lounge to the meeting in the machine even in foreign languages – and provide you with offer unbeatable value of money. See for yourself – hall of a former ironworks. tourist information material. give us a call.
Duisburg Convention Page 15 HAUS DER UNTERNEHMER Category: event location with conference facilities
Formerly an officers’ mess for the British forces, the HAUS DER UNTERNEHMER in the south of Duisburg is now a conference and event location that leaves nothing to be desired. It has 17 different spaces, ranging from the romantic wine cellar to the large, extensively glazed ballroom for events for up to 200 people. Whether you are celebrating a wedding or organising a professional congress, our team pro- vides a one-stop shop for managing every aspect of your event.
Address Distances
Airport: 17 km HAUS DER UNTERNEHMER Central station: 9 km Düsseldorfer Landstraße 7 Motorway: 2.5 km 47249 Duisburg Tel.: +49 (0)203 6082171 Capacity for conferences
Fax: +49 (0)203 6082245 From 2 to 350 people Email: [email protected]
www.haus-der-unternehmer.de
Duisburg Convention Page 16 STUDIO 47 Category: event manager and event location with conference facilities
STUDIO 47 is the regional TV broadcaster for the western Ruhr region and Lower Rhine. At the same time, STUDIO 47 is the leading media company for TV and online video content, including corporate and recruitment films, vodcasts, event documen- taries, trade fair television and live broadcasts of conferences and congresses. The TV studios can also be used as a location for seminars and workshops.
Address Distances
Airport: 22 km STUDIO 47 Central station: 3 km Auf der Höhe 10 Motorway: 2 km 47059 Duisburg Tel.: +49 (0)203 4799347 Capacity for conferences
Fax: +49 (0)203 4799345 From 1 to 20 people Email: [email protected]
www.studio47.de/events.html
Duisburg Convention Page 17 Frank Schwarz Gastro Group Category: event manager with conference facilities
As a LECA member, the Frank Schwarz Gastro Group is one of the biggest and most modern catering com- panies in the Rhine and Ruhr region. It is an EU-cer- tified catering firm in accordance with NW 50 276 and is also BIO-certified. Its areas of focus include hall and event planning, trade fair and event cater- ing, front cooking and live cooking shows. It also provides its own locations, including the Landhotel Alte Töpferei.
Address Distances
Airport: 24 km Frank Schwarz Gastro Group Central station: 3 km Auf der Höhe 10 (Duisburger Großmarkt) Motorway: 1 km 47059 Duisburg Tel.: +49 (0)203 450390 Capacity for conferences
Fax: +49 (0)203 4503915 From 4 to 60 people Email: [email protected]
www.FSGG.de
Duisburg Convention Page 18 Mercure Hotel Duisburg City Category: hotel with conference facilities
The four-star Mercure Hotel Duisburg in the city – located next to the CityPalais, with the Merca- torhalle and Casino – has 162 new, air-conditioned rooms offering modern comfort. Six multifunctional event rooms for up to 240 people are available for all kinds of events. There is also a restaurant, hotel bar, indoor pool, sauna and underground car park.
We look forward to your visit!
Address Distances
Airport: 20 km Mercure Hotel Duisburg City Central station: 0.5 km Landfermannstr. 20 47051 Duisburg Motorway: 0.3 km Tel.: +49 (0)203 30003668 Capacity for conferences
Fax: +49 (0)203 30003557 From 5 to 240 people Email: [email protected] Rooms: 162
www.mercure.com Conference rooms: 6
Duisburg Convention Page 19 IntercityHotel Duisburg Category: hotel with conference facilities
Check in, feel at home and be mobile: At the Inter- cityHotel Duisburg you can enjoy the comfort of a superior mid-scale establishment – the perfect location for exploring the city and conducting business meetings in the heart of the city. Four per- fectly equipped conference and event rooms provide capacity for up to 200 people, allowing you to hold a conference, congress or presentation in pleasant surroundings.
Address Distances
Airport: 22 km IntercityHotel Duisburg Central station: 0.02 km Mercatorstraße 57 Motorway: ca. 0.02 km 47051 Duisburg Tel.: +49 (0)203 607160 Capacity for conferences
Fax: +49 (0)203 6071261 From 1 to 199 people Email: [email protected] Rooms: 176
www.intercityhotel.com Conference rooms: 5
Duisburg Convention Page 20 Hotel Plaza Category: hotel with conference facilities
Situated opposite Kant Park with its famous Lehm- bruck Museum, in the immediate vicinity of Duis- burg city centre, the Inner Harbour, casino, theatre and opera house, our hotel in the Dell Quarter offers a homely atmosphere and high-quality relaxation. Modern, spacious rooms and suites, featuring sat- ellite TV (including Sky Bundesliga / Sky Sport), are inviting places where guests will enjoy spending some time unwinding.
Address Distances
Airport: 25 km Hotel Plaza Central station: 0.5 km Düsseldorfer Straße 54 Motorway: 1 km 47051 Duisburg Tel.: +49 (0)203 28220 Capacity for conferences
Fax: +49 (0)203 2822300 From 5 to 100 people Email: [email protected] Rooms: 75
www.hotel-plaza.de Conference rooms: 4
Duisburg Convention Page 21 Ferrotel Category: hotel with conference facilities
The ferrotel Duisburg is centrally located with excel- lent transport links. It is a modern event location and ideal for holding conferences for up to 50 peo- ple or impressing colleagues as a location for the office party. Two tastefully furnished and perfectly equipped rooms are available for your event. Fea- turing original industrial design, they provide an extraordinary setting for successful conferences.
Address Distances
Airport: 20 km Ferrotel – Partner of Sorat Hotels Central station: 0.5 km Düsseldorfer Straße 122–124 Motorway: 0.5 km 47051 Duisburg Tel.: +49 (0)203 28089620 Capacity for conferences
Fax: +49 (0)203 2808962600 From 5 to 50 people Email: [email protected] Rooms: 50
www.ferrotel.de Conference rooms: 2
Duisburg Convention Page 22 Hotel Conti Category: hotel with conference facilities
The Hotel Conti Duisburg is situated right by Kremer- straße metro station, just a short walk from the fashionable Dell Quarter. The personal service and the stylish design of the 100 quiet rooms overlook- ing the courtyard make this boutique hotel a pop- ular address for every business guest. With confer- ence facilities for up to 50 guests and a spacious business lounge with Work & Surf station, there is something here to suit every occasion.
Address Distances
Airport: 20 km Hotel Conti – Partner of Sorat Hotels Central station: 0.5 km Düsseldorfer Straße 131–137 Motorway: 0.5 km 47051 Duisburg Tel.: +49 (0)203 28089610 Capacity for conferences
Fax: +49 (0)203 2808961600 From 5 to 50 people Email: [email protected] Rooms: 100
www.contihotels.de
Duisburg Convention Page 23 Wyndham Duisburger Hof Category: hotel with conference facilities
The Wyndham Duisburger Hof hosts events such as seminars, presentations, gala nights and company celebrations. With its 8 unique event rooms it offers the perfect setting with professional service and international cuisine. In the elegant ambience of the golden twenties, you can meet in style and exclu- sively.The four-star hotel, situated in the city center, has a total of 109 modern rooms, Theo’s Restaurant as well as a sauna with relaxation area.
Address Distances
Airport: 15 km Wyndham Duisburger Hof Central station: 0.5 km Opernplatz 2 Motorway: 0.5 km 47051 Duisburg Tel.: +49(203) 30070 Capacity for conferences
Fax: +49(203) 3007300 From 2 to 200 people Email: [email protected] Rooms: 109
www.wyndhamduisburg.com Conference rooms: 8
Duisburg Convention Page 24 HOTEL LANDHAUS MILSER
Hotel Landhaus Milser Category: hotel with conference facilities
The Landhaus Milser is a hotel at the intersection of Duisburg’s green south and Düsseldorf’s green north, with conference rooms for 6 to 120 people and the Ristorante “Da Vinci” with excellent, tradition- ally Italian cuisine. A house for discerning business travelers, trade fair visitors and culture and sports enthusiasts. Enjoy four-star comfort with a medi- terranean attitude to life.
Address Distances
Airport: 14 km Hotel Landhaus Milser Central station: 9 km Zur Sandmühle 2 Motorway: 0.3 km 47259 Duisburg Tel.: +49 (203) 75800 Capacity for conferences
Fax: +49 (203) 7580-199 From 6 to 120 people Email: [email protected] Rooms: 60
www.landhausmilser.de Conference rooms: 5
Duisburg Convention Page 25 Imprint
Duisburg Kontor GmbH Managing Directors: Uwe Kluge and Thomas Krützberg Landfermannstraße 6 47051 Duisburg www.duisburgkontor.de
Image credits: Cover: Duisburg’s Inner Harbour (krischerfotografie.de) U2: Duisburg Port (Hans Blossey) p. 4: Tiger & Turtle (krischerfotografie.de) p. 5: Beach volleyball tournament outside Duisburg Theatre (Horst Engels) p. 6: Philharmonie Mercatorhalle Duisburg (Thomas Berns) p. 8: Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord (krischerfotografie.de)
Partner image credits: p. 9: Thomas Berns p. 10: Thomas Berns p. 11: Explorado Kindermuseum p. 12: Steinhof Duisburg Vermarktungs-UG; krischerfotografie.de; p. 13: Weisse Flotte Düsseldorf/Duisburg GmbH p. 16: HAUS DER UNTERNEHMER p. 17: Studio 47 p. 18: Frank Schwarz Gastro Group p. 19: krischerfotografie.de; GLAM photo & design p. 20: IntercityHotel GmbH p. 21: Hotel Plaza GmbH p. 22/23: Conti Hotels GmbH p. 24: Wyndham Duisburger Hof p. 25: Hotel Landhaus Milser
Graphic design: helex, Bochum
Duisburg Convention Page 26 Contents Partners
Duisburg is pulsating...... 3 Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord...... 9 Duisburg is out and about...... 5 Mercatorhalle Duisburg...... 10 Duisburg is at your service...... 7 Theater am Marientor ...... 11 Steinhof Duisburg...... 12
5 reasons to choose Duisburg...... 14 Weisse Flotte...... 13 Imprint...... 26 HAUS DER UNTERNEHMER...... 16 STUDIO 47...... 17 Frank Schwarz ...... 18 Mercure Hotel Duisburg City...... 19 IntercityHotel Duisburg ...... 20 Hotel Plaza ...... 21 Ferrotel...... 22 Hotel Conti ...... 23 Wyndham Duisburger Hof...... 24 All information also available online
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