Porsche Factory Museum Tour
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11-12-2007 | 11:23 AM
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The tour is incredible. We went last friday which was Nov 9, or as written in German 091107 = 911. The tour guide would not let me keep the tag 
Picts to come when I'm back later in the week.
Picts to come when I'm back later in the week.
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02-20-2008 | 05:19 PM
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03-02-2008 | 06:32 PM
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Unfortunately I was unable to snap any pics from inside the factory... the tour guide was rather strict about their "no cameras" policy - they even asked the group to leave mobile phones aside (to avoid any camera phone shots).
Not sure how this compares to other factory tours as this is the only one that I have done... When I visited Audi and Mercedes I only had enough time to see the museums.
Not sure how this compares to other factory tours as this is the only one that I have done... When I visited Audi and Mercedes I only had enough time to see the museums.
I have to say that the existing Porsche museum is pretty lame and I would have pretty upset if I had made a special trip to Stuttgart to see it without the factory tour. Obviously this will change in the near future.
The MB museum across town was incredible, as was the Audi Forum in Ingolstadt. I have yet to be to the new BMW Welt that opened this past fall, but from what I've heard, it too is quite a piece.
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03-02-2008 | 09:10 PM
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Here are pics from my trip to the Audi Museum in Ingolstodt...
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...d.php?t=120635
I'll get my Mercedes Benz Museum pics posted soon. Agreed - this one is incredible.
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...d.php?t=120635
I'll get my Mercedes Benz Museum pics posted soon. Agreed - this one is incredible.
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05-26-2008 | 08:02 AM
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When I worked as an independent contractor at the Porsche Factory, I had to sign a very strict N.D.A. I have heard rumors of visitors with hidden cameras having them confiscated by sharp eyed security personnel at the factory.
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09-10-2008 | 09:46 PM
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I would like to talk about the Porsche and MB factory tour. I am going there in December and would like any tips on making it a memorable experience. Could you PM me with your contact information.
Eric
I would like to talk about the Porsche and MB factory tour. I am going there in December and would like any tips on making it a memorable experience. Could you PM me with your contact information.
Eric
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09-14-2008 | 01:16 PM
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For booking information on the Stuttgart tour, the Museum person we were directed to was Sigrid Mauz (sigrid.mauz@porsche.de; tel 011.49.(0)711.911.25384). We spoke briefly on the phone (English or Deutsch) and then corresponded by email. No issues in setting things up - no charge for the tour or entry to the small museum - wonder if that will change when the huge new one is ready.
For accommodations in Zuffenhausen, I'd recommend the Achat Hotel, which is (literally) right beside the factory. Not a dive, easy parking, a nice restaurant and also a McDonalds on the ground level, and not expensive. Here's the link:
http://www.achat-hotel.de/wDeutsch/0...t.php?navid=27
Incidentally, the Leipzig factory tour is also excellent and recommended and they have a small, though well stocked and laid-out "museum" there as well. Here's the link in case you haven't gotten around to checking it out as yet (note also the links on that page for the "Pilot" and "Co-pilot" programs that have you driving around the test track):
http://www.porsche-leipzig.com/en/le...t/default.aspx
For accommodations in Zuffenhausen, I'd recommend the Achat Hotel, which is (literally) right beside the factory. Not a dive, easy parking, a nice restaurant and also a McDonalds on the ground level, and not expensive. Here's the link:
http://www.achat-hotel.de/wDeutsch/0...t.php?navid=27
Incidentally, the Leipzig factory tour is also excellent and recommended and they have a small, though well stocked and laid-out "museum" there as well. Here's the link in case you haven't gotten around to checking it out as yet (note also the links on that page for the "Pilot" and "Co-pilot" programs that have you driving around the test track):
http://www.porsche-leipzig.com/en/le...t/default.aspx
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10-04-2008 | 04:01 PM
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Hey guys, just seeing this thread.
I am heading up to the Museum tomorrow morning. (Sunday). I live in Zürich right now.
I did not find any English speaking factory tours available so it looks like I'll just do the Museum. I don't think the new one is open yet.
If you have something you'd like me to get a pic of for you, or a question you'd like me to get the answer for, PM me or post it here. I'll try to check this post in the AM before I leave.
Cheers,
Trevor
I am heading up to the Museum tomorrow morning. (Sunday). I live in Zürich right now.
I did not find any English speaking factory tours available so it looks like I'll just do the Museum. I don't think the new one is open yet.
If you have something you'd like me to get a pic of for you, or a question you'd like me to get the answer for, PM me or post it here. I'll try to check this post in the AM before I leave.
Cheers,
Trevor