World of Leica
The World of Leica
The World of Leica at Leitz Park is an inspiring place where art, technology and history come together. A guided tour through the World of Leica fuels your fascination with insights into the company's history and its Manufactory. Learn how Leica products are created, and glance over the shoulders of our employees during the production, manufacturing and assembly of Leica cameras, lenses and binoculars. And experience for yourself how outstanding engineering and precision craftsmanship combine to produce the highest "Made in Germany" quality.
The Ernst Leitz Museum provides an insight into the history of Leica, while the Leica Store presents the latest product innovations. In the Leica Gallery you can admire breathtaking works by renowned photographers. If you need a break, Café Leitz invites you to enjoy exclusively selected coffee blends and lovingly prepared homemade baked goods and desserts.
Barrier-free information
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - accessible for people with walking disabilities and partially accessible for wheelchair users".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is at least one parking space for people with disabilities.
- All rooms and facilities that can be used by guests are accessible without steps/at ground level or via elevators.
- All passageways/doors and paths are at least 85 cm wide.
- Exhibits and information are mainly visible from a seated position.
- Seating is available.
- There are public toilets for people with disabilities, which can be accessed from at least one side (at least 80 cm).
- Guided tours are offered for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users. Advance booking is necessary.
- Mobile or fixed seating is available for people with walking disabilities, which can be used during the tour.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- Information about the exhibits is provided in writing.
- Seating is available.
- An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed acoustically, e.g. by an intercom system. Alternatively, stairs are available.
- There are no guided tours for people with hearing impairments or deaf people.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- Assistance dogs are welcome.
- The signage (for orientation) is designed in easy-to-read, high-contrast lettering.
- All areas are brightly lit and glare-free.
- An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed acoustically.
- The first and last step of a staircase are partly equipped with horizontal and vertical contrasting edges. Stairs have a handrail on at least one side.
- Information on the exhibits is visually rich in contrast.
- Seating is available.
- There are no guided tours for visually impaired and blind people.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- The name of the company is clearly recognizable from the outside.
- Information about the exhibits is provided in writing, but not in plain language.
- Guided tours are offered for people with cognitive impairments. Pre-registration is required.
- The contents (e.g. exhibits) of the guided tour for people with cognitive impairments are easy to understand or are explained in an easy-to-understand way (e.g. pictorially).
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
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World of Leica
(Leica Welt)
World of Leica
(Leica Welt)
World of Leica
(Leica Welt)
World of Leica
(Leica Welt)
World of Leica
(Leica Welt)