Fam Trip Kurpfalz 2026 - Illerhaus Marketing

Fam Trip Kurpfalz

Fam Trip "Experience the Kurpfalz"
March 19–21, 2026
Heidelberg I Mannheim I Ludwigshafen

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Fam Trip Kurpfalz - Organize. Network. Stay a while. ✨

48 hours full of inspiration, enjoyment and valuable contacts 🤝

Theory is good—but experiences are what stay with you.
The Kurpfalz Fam Trip opens up a region that takes events to a whole new level: unique hotels, impressive locations, and flexible convention and conference venues invite you to discover them exclusively. 🌍

What you can expect:

Authentic insights instead of mere presentations 👀
Direct exchange with regional partners, service providers and visionaries 💬
Delightful moments that show how versatile the region can be staged 🍽️
An inspiring program that surprises, enriches and sets new impulses ⚡

"The imagined may give food for thought, but only the experienced will remain." - Paul Heyse

That's what it's all about: experiencing, feeling, trying things out. Get to know the Kurpfalz region around Heidelberg, Mannheim and Ludwigshafen with all its facets, make valuable contacts and gather ideas that will make your next events a success. 🌟

Be there - and experience the Kurpfalz at its best!

All partner hotels of the Fam Trip

Hilton Garden Inn Mannheim
Perfectly located at Mannheim Central Station, this modern 4-star hotel offers a high level of comfort and professional service.

Radisson Blu Hotel Mannheim
Just a few steps away from the Rosengarten Congress Center, this hotel offers well-appointed rooms, adjustable air conditioning, and free high-speed Wi-Fi.

Hotel Mannheimer Hof
Located opposite Mannheim's iconic water tower, this hotel combines timeless elegance with modern comfort – right in the cultural heart of the city.

ATLANTIC Hotel Heidelberg
Located directly next to the new convention center and train station, the ATLANTIC impresses with its elegant rooms, stylish design, and first-class full service.

Thursday, March 19, 2026

12:00 - Individual arrival in Mannheim
Mannheim is located in the heart of Europe and can be reached quickly, easily and in a climate-friendly way - whether by train, car or plane.
- By train: Central ICE hub, international connections (e.g. TGV from Paris or Marseille).
- Local mobility: dense streetcar and bus network, Rhine-Neckar S-Bahn, VRNnextbike and e-scooters.
- Hotels for you: Radisson Blu Hotel Mannheim (Q7 27, 68161 Mannheim) or Hilton Garden Inn Mannheim (Willy-Brandt-Platz 13, 68161 Mannheim).

14:00 - Hilton Garden Inn Mannheim
Let's go - relaxed, sociable, with winter magic!
Punch and snacks from the wooden hut await you in the lovingly decorated inner courtyard. Have fun with curling - and maybe secure yourself a room upgrade at the Radisson!
Afterwards, you'll get to know the Hilton Garden Inn Mannheim better - from the room area to the event spaces.
👉 Note: Your luggage will be brought to the Radisson.

15:30 - Walk to the Radisson Blu Hotel Mannheim
A short walk - ideal for getting to know Mannheim from a new perspective.

15:45 - Radisson Blu Hotel Mannheim
Check in & immerse yourself!
During an exclusive guided tour, you will learn all about the event area and the concept of the "Branded Experience". Later, you can discover your room at your leisure. Afterwards: break & time to arrive.

16:30 - Personal time-out
Enjoy your room at the Radisson Blu: freshen up, take a deep breath, arrive.

17:30 - Walk to the Dorint Kongresshotel Mannheim
On the way you will discover further highlights of Mannheim.

17:45 - Dorint Kongresshotel Mannheim
Delightful stopover: starter & main course, accompanied by a glass of Mannheim sparkling wine.
Plus exciting insights into the hotel's event areas and concepts - stylish, inspiring, authentic.

19:45 - Walk to the Mannheim water tower
The city's landmark in the evening light - perfect for unforgettable impressions and photos.

20:00 - Hotel Mannheimer Hof (Leonardo Limited Edition)
Dessert & cocktail at the bar - sweet indulgence in a stylish ambience.

21:30 - Evening stroll through the city center
Illuminated facades, relaxed flair, short distances back to the Radisson Blu Hotel Mannheim.

21:45 - Finale over the rooftops of Mannheim
On the roof terrace of the Radisson Blu: cocktails, a view over the city and a perfect end to the day.

Friday, March 20, 2026

07:00 - Breakfast at the Radisson Blu Mannheim
Enjoy fresh bread rolls, regional specialties and a view of the water tower.

08:45 - Walk to the Rosengarten Mannheim
Past the water tower in the direction of the congress center.

09:00 - Rosengarten Mannheim / m:con
Exclusive insights into one of Germany's most important congress centers:

23,000 m² area, 50 halls, up to 9,000 participants
Historic Musensaal meets modern Mozart Hall
Flexible, architecturally unique and future-oriented.

10:00 - Onward journey to Ludwigshafen

11:00 - 15:00 - MICE Connect Ludwigshafen
Business meets inspiration!

Guided tour of the trade fair
Discover innovative providers & creative concepts
Enjoy networking & culinary highlights.

15:00 - Onward journey by train to Heidelberg
Sustainable, comfortable, fast. Short distances, strong connections - mobility in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region is that simple.

16:00 - Check-in ATLANTIC Hotel Heidelberg
Arrive & breathe a sigh of relief. Enjoy modern comfort, a warm ambience and the first views of the Neckar.

18:00 - Hotel tour ATLANTIC Hotel Heidelberg
Exclusive guided tour: architecture, light-flooded conference rooms, rooftop views & sustainable concepts.

Saturday, March 21, 2026

09:00 - Heidelberg Congress Center (HCC)
Architecture meets aspiration:

6,600 m² dialog area
Large hall for 1,800 people
SkyForum in the open air
DGNB Gold certification, energy-efficient, excellent connections.

10:30 - End of the Fam Trip
Included: new contacts, inspiring ideas and lots of opportunities for your future events.

👉 A program that shows Mannheim, Ludwigshafen and Heidelberg in all their facets - diverse, enjoyable, sustainable and full of inspiration for you as an event planner.

Organizer:
Convention Bureau Rhine-Neckar
Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region GmbH
M 1, 4-5; 68161 Mannheim

The Rhine-Neckar Convention Bureau, which offers its partners an attractive marketing platform with the Fam Trip.

Please note:

There is a participation fee for this event:
€159 in a single room for one event planner (including one ticket to the trade fair)
€318 in a double room for two event planners (including two tickets to the trade fair)

Please note that this Fam Trip is designed exclusively for invited participants - private accompanying persons can therefore unfortunately not be considered.

The prices do not include the currently valid VAT.

The following services are included:
– Two nights' accommodation including breakfast buffet
– Drinks and meals as part of the program
– Transfers as part of the program
– Accompaniment by the teams from ILLERHAUS Marketing & Rhein-Neckar Convention

Travel to and from the event is at your own expense and on your own initiative. We recommend traveling by Deutsche Bahn.

Would you like to extend your stay or arrive earlier?
Both hotels offer special rates. We are currently inquiring about the rates.

Conditions of participation Fam Trip