Hosting Your Corporate Event in Germany...

Hosting Your Corporate Event in Germany...

Scarlett Entertainment Fri, Mar 21, 2025

9 Mins

Berlin

It is no surprise that Germany’s thriving capital is a favourite destination for corporate event professionals for both business and incentive trips.

Renowned for its diverse arts and cultural scene, Berlin is home to hundreds of museums and galleries, distinguished opera houses, several open-air cinemas, a plethora of small independent theatres and countless high-end shops. Film enthusiasts will find nestled within its sprawling streets the Babelsberg Studio, the world’s first large-scale film studio established in 1912 and Europe’s largest to date, while fashion connoisseurs flock every year to the city’s illustrious fashion week.

Berlin also has no shortage of exciting team building activities that will get delegates’ hearts pumping. Kayaking is not an activity that immediately springs to mind when you think of Berlin, but unbeknownst to many visits the river Spree and the Landwehrkanal run through the town offering some beautifully scenic waterways to explore. Kajak und Kanuverleih Kommrum is Berlin’s first kayak rental to offer a kayak delivery service to their customers - you pick a place and they’ll bring the kayaks to you! They offer up to 8 double kayaks complete with equipment and an experienced tour guide if required. Alternatively, delegates can enjoy a day out at MounteMitte where they will be put through their paces completing complex tasks and exercises and a low ropes obstacle course!

There is no doubt that Berlin offers delegates ample opportunity for play, but that isn’t all that the city has to offer corporate clients. It also boasts a number of world-class convention centres and corporate event venues perfect for exhibitions, product launches, presentations and meetings. The Columbia Halle is one of Berlin’s most unique and attractive venues. Located directly opposite the Tempelhof airport this former recreation area for the US Air Force has been transformed into a stunning location for corporate events, meetings, presentations, gala and sporting events and concerts. With space for up to 3,500 spectators, dedicated versatile meeting spaces and beautiful gardens it is a site for major events within the city.

For more inspiration including venues, accommodation, entertainment and things to do in Berlin take a look at our article: Hosting Your Corporate Event in Berlin.

Cologne

Cologne is an extremely accessible city benefiting from an excellent transportation infrastructure making it easy for corporate visitors to make their way in and around the city with minimal hassle. Several high-speed rail routes to Brussels, London and Paris; a comprehensive bus and tram network with day tickets costing as little as 9 euro; and the Cologne-Bonn airport which flies 10 million passengers on 31 airlines to 110 destinations every year are just some of the transportation perks of this great city.

With this in mind, Cologne is Germany’s leading trade fair and convention centre and renowned technology hub and home to the German Aerospace Centre. More than 50 trade fairs are held every year at the Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre and the city boasts a number of stunning event venues including the Rhein Sieg Halle. Situated in close proximity to an ICE train station, motorway and airport the Rhein Sieg Halle is every delegate’s dream. Within easy reach of the city centre, the venue offers state of the art equipment and over 1000 sqm of exhibition space which can be extended into the foyer giving an additional 440 sqm, or divided into two smaller meeting rooms perfect for presentations and conferences. A comprehensive event organisation package and versatile space make the Rhein Sieg Halle an attractive venue for corporate event professionals.

But this city isn’t all work and no play. No stay in the Cologne is complete without a visit to the Cathedral, a masterpiece of medieval gothic architecture built between 1248 and 1880. 42 museums, 120 galleries, the famed beer halls of the old town and boat trips up the Rhine are just a few attractions that delegates can enjoy. For more structured downtime, Cologne is home to an unusual teambuilding craze that is making its way across Europe – Adventure Rooms. Up to six delegates are locked in a room together and given just 60 minutes to free themselves using hidden codes, clues and hints. Only 30% of teams have escaped so far so this is a serious challenged requiring excellent communication skills and a lot of lateral thinking!

The perfect place to hold your technology and corporate events take a look at our article for more inspiration: Cologne’s Top Venues for Holding Your Tech Event.

Frankfurt

With a skyline made up of bristling skyscrapers and a population of some 5 million, Frankfurt is a buzzing metropolis and financial capital of Europe. It is home to Deutsche Bank and the European Central Bank and has one of the world’s largest stock exchanges. Frankfurt also hosts two massive trade fairs: the Frankfurt Motorshow and Frankfurt Book Fair. Situated on the banks of the Main River Frankfurt is a popular destination for corporate events big and small.

Image Copyright: GLL Exhibition Tower GmBH

Hosting Your Corporate Event in Germany – Your City Guide

Image Copyright: GLL Exhibition Tower GmBH

In keeping with the city’s metropolitan image, the MesseTurm is a stunning corporate event location and an iconic piece of Frankfurt’s skyline with an illuminated three-tier pyramid at its tip! 257 metres of modern American art deco-inspired architecture; its 10th floor is dedicated entirely to 8 lavish meetings room and two luxurious lounges – all with incredible panoramic views across the city. All of their meeting rooms are versatile; they can be used individually or joined together and feature all the comforts you would expect of a first-class venue. Benefiting from wall to ceiling windows these spacious rooms are bathed in natural daylight and can accommodate up to 150 participants for conventions, meetings, press conferences and presentations.

Stuttgart

Most famous for being the birthplace of the motorcar, Stuttgart has a lot to offer corporate event professionals including high-tech modern convention centres, incredible transportation links and beautiful surrounds.

This city is all about the high-life; delegates can enjoy the beautiful vineyards in which the city is nestled, relaxing mineral baths, botanical gardens, wine trails, world-class restaurants, clubs and pubs. In Stuttgart, the city slicker, country bumpkin and international visitor walk hand in hand creating a cosmopolitan city that boasts a rich schedule of events from ballet and opera to cabaret shows and rock concerts. One of the best ways to see the city is a ‘culinary walk’. Combining fine dining and sightseeing, delegates visit a different restaurant for each of the meal’s four courses - each course is served after a short walk during which they can take in the city’s sights and the buzzing ambience of the nightlife. 10 to 30 delegates can take part in making it the perfect choice for a corporate dinner after a day of meetings, conferences or presentations.

Image Copyright: ICS Stuttgart

Image Copyright: ICS Stuttgart

Stuttgart is not short of fantastic corporate meeting places. The ICS International Congress Centre Stuttgart is the perfect location for any corporate event. Located in the immediate vicinity of Stuttgart airport and easily accessible from the city centre, this venue offers over 100,000 sqm of versatile event space with a total capacity of 10,000 guests – not forgetting the state-of-the-art conference technology that will send corporate event planners and professionals into a frenzy.

A favourite location for car reveals here is some more inspiration for your event: Ideas For Your Car Reveal in Stuttgart.

Hanover

Home to the International Neuroscience Institute, renowned research and development institutes in the fields of laser technology, and a world-renowned medical school pioneering the way in transplants, Hannover is the science capital of Germany. Distinguished for its scientific endeavours Hannover is the perfect place for science fairs and conventions, seminars, presentations and conferences.

The German Pavilion with its ultra-light ultra-modern metal structure and 15m high glass façade is a building that perfectly embodies Hannover’s scientific spirit. Located just 15km from an airport and 8km from the city centre this 10,000 sqm event venue boasts two halls, a lobby and VIP lounge. Alongside its conventional event spaces, it also offers a room nicknamed the ‘Black Box’ – 1,700 sqm this once film theatre offers a dark, original space perfect for presentations and meetings with no distractions!

Not forgetting the city’s unique attractions, Hannover boasts the beautiful Herrenhäuser Gärten which incorporates the ‘Large Garden’, ‘Mountain Garden’ and ‘Georgian Garden’. Night illuminations, ornate fountains, pruned hedges, plush lawns, blooming flowers and a maze make these gardens a great place to take a step back and relax away from the bustle of the city. In the summer concerts and Shakespearean dramas are also enacted within the grounds. Of course, no trip to Hannover is complete without taking a moment to marvel at the Die Nanas by French artist Niki de Saint Phalle. These fluorescent abstract sculptures named ‘Sophie’, ‘Charlotte’ and ‘Caroline’ received 20,000 complaints when they were first erected in 1974 and have now become one of the most recognizable and well-loved landmarks in the city.

Corporate Entertainment in Germany

At Scarlett Entertainment, our German entertainment roster is always growing encompassing some of the country’s best acts. From dazzling after dinner shows to eye-catching opening ceremony entertainment, Germany has a diverse and impressive range of corporate entertainment.

For entertainment that will create a sizzling atmosphere that you and your guests will remember for a long time to come, our Brazilian dance group from Stuttgart are just the ticket! Colourful, vibrant and high-energy their stage show with its infectious Latin rhythms will be the perfect accompaniment to any product launch, car reveal or corporate dinner. Alternatively, our Cologne-based acrobatic Charleston duo provide world-class 1920s themed entertainment with skill and charm that will endear them to any corporate audience. Complete with a vintage gramophone, dazzling outfits and high-energy acrobatic moves, they give an impressive performance that will perfectly complement corporate functions in this great city.

Hosting Your Corporate Event in Germany – Your City Guide

Our flying saxophonist from Berlin provides eye-catching wow factor entertainment for corporate dinners and opening ceremonies. Ines performs an incredible saxophone show – accompanied by her talented percussionist – whilst suspended from the ceiling. This is a one-of-a-kind performance that will not fail to impress delegates and corporate guests.

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