What makes us stand out
Architecture
A recent lighting concept showcases the one-of-a-kind architecture by architect Max Speidel from the year 1972. The contrast of fair-faced concrete and flowing shapes, emotions and an unornamental building, nature and straight architecture creates a unique setting for your events.
Find out more about the architecture of the congress centre here.
Design & Furnishing
Authentic furnishing pleasantly emphasizes the minimalist structure of the congress centre. Design classics from the 60s and 70s are in perfect harmony with the fair-faced concrete of post-war modernism. Carefully selected design objects top off the scenery.
Find out more about the furnishing here. here.
Lighting
The congress centre is perfectly staged by the elaborate lighting concept. The award-winning LED-light puts emphasis on the shapes and the materiality of the building – and it is able to change the atmosphere of the room from factional to emotional, depending on the occasion. The listed light sculpture in the foyer is a real sparkler and can even be admired from the outside.
Find more about the lighting concept here.
History
The municipal garden becomes 'Kongress am Park'. The area around the congress centre next to the hotel tower went down in city history. Notable architects have left their traces there. However, the people of Augsburg were not always necessarily enthusiastic about their city fathers' plans. Some found it hard to forgive them tearing down the Ludwig House. The restoration that brought the architecture of the congress centre into new light made some amends.
Find more about the history of Kongress am Park Augsburg here.
Wittelsbach Park
With its 18 hectare of green, the Wittelsbach Park offers Augsburg's citizens a lot of space for leisure and rest. In the park one finds a Japanese stone garden, Rudolf-Diesel-Grove, playgrounds and a beer garden.
Find some impressions here.
Art
Art Each year, the Society of Contemporary Art (Gesellschaft für Gegenwartskunst GfG) exhibits a new display of works of arts by a local artist. The few but large-sized exhibits alter the perception of the rooms and add up emotions and colour to the
Find more about the exhibitions at Kongress am Park here.