Fam Trip "Experience Duisburg"
June 11 - 13, 2026
Duisburg
Fam Trip "Duisburg - City of Fire and Water" 🌊🔥
In the middle of Europe, where the Rhine and Ruhr rivers flow together, Duisburg tells of fire, steel and industrial history - a passion for creativity and innovation burns here.
Discover an impressive variety of event locations in Duisburg - from modern conference rooms to atmospheric industrial halls and unique event spaces. The hosts will actively support you to ensure that every event runs smoothly.
Whether a business event, workshop or evening event - Duisburg combines professionalism with character and turns every occasion into an unforgettable experience with impact.
Experience culture, culinary delights and exciting highlights - from the Lehmbruck Museum to the inner harbor and the historic ironworks.
Duisburg is a place where tradition and modernity, fire and inspiration merge.
With short distances, versatile locations and genuine hospitality, every visit is an experience to remember.
Duisburg impresses and inspires in equal measure✨.
Why your participation is worthwhile:
✨ Discover locations with a WOW effect
From iconic landscape parks to modern event spaces on the waterfront - Duisburg shows how industrial history and creative architecture can create unforgettable event backdrops.
🤝 Networking & meeting new partners
Meet local experts, discover the diversity of the hotel industry and make valuable contacts - for smooth planning and inspiring cooperation on future projects.
💡 Be inspired - by fire, water & visions
Experience a city where tradition and innovation go hand in hand. Duisburg offers fresh impetus for extraordinary event concepts and new staging possibilities.
🌆 Central location, short distances, great opportunities
In the middle of the Ruhr region, with excellent road, rail and air connections - Duisburg is the ideal meeting place for events of all sizes and target groups.
Mercure Hotel Duisburg CITY (Overnight stay June 11-12, 2026)
The Mercure Hotel Duisburg City is ideal for guests who want to stay centrally - whether for shopping, sightseeing or events: With its proximity to the train station, shopping streets and important Duisburg sights, it is very well located.
The Mercure Hotel Duisburg City is located right in the heart of Duisburg - modern, comfortable and with the honest charm of the Ruhr region.
Anyone arriving here will immediately feel the uncomplicated hospitality for which the Ruhr is known. Whether it's a business trip, city break or weekend getaway - the hotel offers everything you need for a pleasant stay:
Stylish rooms, a varied breakfast buffet and a relaxed atmosphere. After a long day, the hotel bar invites you to unwind, while the friendly service ensures that nothing is missing. The Mercure Hotel Duisburg City combines proximity to the big city with a down-to-earth attitude - a place where you quickly feel at home, whether you are on a business trip or simply want to discover the Ruhr region.
IntercityHotel Duisburg (Overnight stay June 12-13, 2026)
IntercityHotel Duisburg - your city hub in the Ruhr region
Central, modern and well connected - the IntercityHotel Duisburg is located directly at the main train station and is the ideal starting point for exploring the Ruhr region. 176 stylishly furnished rooms, free WLAN and the FreeCityTicket for local public transport guarantee a comfortable and flexible stay.
For meetings, workshops and presentations, the hotel offers bright, modern conference rooms with the latest technology - perfect for professional events of all kinds. The IntercityHotel Duisburg combines urban design with efficient service - and makes every trip to the Ruhr region an experience.
Immerse yourself for three days in a city where fire, water, history and modern event culture merge in a special way. Duisburg will surprise you - and invites you to discover its most exciting locations, lively districts and extraordinary event venues in person.
Thursday, June 11, 2026 - Discover the city center 🏙️
The FAM trip starts on Thursday, June 11, with individual arrival by 3 p.m. at the latest and check-in at the Mercure Hotel Duisburg City.
The joint kick-off begins there at 3:30 pm: Hotel director Christian Hoch personally greets the participants with a welcome drink and small treats before Saskia and Candice from Duisburg Convention introduce themselves and give a brief insight into their work. This is followed by a compact tour of the hotel with a look at the event rooms.
At around 4:30 p.m., a leisurely walk leads towards the inner harbor .
A special highlight awaits here: the roof terrace of the MKM Museum, which not only offers an impressive view over the harbor, but also makes the architectural interplay of water, urban development and culture visible.
On the way back, we head towards the CityPalais. The next stop is the Mercatorhalle, which is explored together with the Duisburg Philharmonic Orchestra.
The evening will end at 7:30 p.m. with a joint dinner in the INSIDE restaurant in the CityPalais.
If you still feel like it, you can round off the evening with a voluntary visit to the Casino Duisburg.
Friday, June 12, 2026 - Experience fire & water 🔥💧
Friday, June 12, begins with a relaxed breakfast at the Mercure Hotel.
At around 10:30 a.m., the journey continues to Duisburg-Ruhrort, where a two-hour harbor tour awaits the group at the Schifferbörse pier. Here, Europe's largest inland port is revealed from an impressive perspective - characterized by waterways, logistics and industrial history.
We then head to the Hotel Rheingarten, which offers a brief look at the conference facilities and lunch in the "LuMar" restaurant on the Rhine. In good weather, lunch is served on the terrace with a view of the river.
Around 3:30 p.m., the return trip to the city center and check-in at the IntercityHotel Duisburg directly at the main train station. Afterwards there will be free time for individual exploration or relaxation. Optionally, a compact guided tour of the hotel by the hotel manager Veronika Henschel-Grontzki can also take place today or on Saturday.
Another highlight awaits in the evening: at 6 p.m., participants will head to the Duisburg-Nord Landscape Park, where they will experience the atmospheric industrial backdrops and versatile event spaces.
From 19:15, dinner is served in the "Hauptschalthaus" restaurant right next to the park, before the day ends at 21:00 with an impressive torchlight tour.
The return journey to the IntercityHotel takes place at around 22:00.
Saturday, June 13, 2026 - Green South & Panorama 🌿
After breakfast at the IntercityHotel - you can leave your suitcases at the hotel - the tour begins at 10:00 a.m. with a visit to the Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena, including a short guided tour and coffee break.
The route then continues to the landmark "Tiger & Turtle - Magic Mountain", ideal for a photo stop with a sweeping view over the Ruhr region.
Finally, the group will have lunch together at Frank Schwarz Catering 's cooking school to enjoy a typical Duisburg currywurst.
The Fam Trip ends at around 14:00 with the return journey to the hotel and individual departure. If you are interested, you can extend your stay in Duisburg on request.
Organizer of the Fam Trip: Duisburg Kontor GmbH
Fam Trip "Experience Duisburg 2026"
You can secure your place now for the period June 11 - 13, 2026 - including everything you need for a relaxed and inspiring experience:
Participation fees:
- Single room for event planners: € 129.00
Please note that the Fam Trip has been designed exclusively for event planners - unfortunately, private accompanying persons cannot be considered
The prices do not include the currently valid statutory VAT.
You can look forward to that:
- Two nights including program in the two partner hotels
- Catering as part of the program
- Exciting supporting program
- Bus shuttle, public transport trips or walk as part of the program
- Personal support from the team at Duisburg Kontor GmbH and ILLERHAUS Marketing
Arrival:
You organize your journey by train or car on your own and at your own expense - so you can get to Duisburg individually.
Parking:
At the Mercure Hotel Duisburg CITY
The hotel has a public garage with approx. 400 spaces (entry height 1.90m). Unfortunately, since the installation of new automatic pay stations, the hotel is no longer able to bill the total amount until further notice. The daily rate is (2025) €12 per car; billing is based on the license plate number, which is scanned at the entrance.
At the IntercityHotel Duisburg:
Hotel's own parking lot, open around the clock. The cost is €19 per car for 24 hours. Alternatively, you can use a public parking garage near the train station, e.g. the Hbf/UCI parking garage or the Duisburger Freiheit parking garage (P3). Both are only a few minutes' walk from the hotel.
Cost of extra night:
In the Mercure Hotel single room € 99.00 and double room € 109.00.
In the Intercity Hotel single room €69.00 and double room €89.00.
Would you like to extend your stay? Then please send an e-mail to c.schwebel@illerhaus-marketing.com
💡 Tip: Register now and secure your room - be right in the middle of it when the event community comes together from June 11 to 13, 2026. Networking, inspiration and an unforgettable experience await you!
Thursday, June 11, 2026 from 3 p.m.
until Saturday, June 13, 2026 approx. 2 p.m.
Overnight stay June 11-12, 2026
Mercure Hotel Duisburg CITY
Landfermannstrasse 20, 47051 Duisburg
Overnight stay June 12-13, 2026
IntercityHotel Duisburg
Mercatorstrasse 57, 47051 Duisburg
Fam Trip
Friday, May 22, 2026