Elbe Cycle Path
Centre-based cycle tours
Saxon Switzerland
Circular walking tours
Sportive walking tours
In case you are still wondering about whether or not to organize your next group tour to Thuringia, we have come up with some attractive and convincing arguments for this unique experience. Even the famous writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was enchanted by the region and summed up his fascination for Thuringia with the words “Where do you still find so much kindness in one spot?”
General advantages of Thuringia to become the destination for your group tour
- Central location: Thuringia is quick and easy to reach from all parts of Germany and overseas
- Short distances: Towns such as Weimar, Erfurt and Eisenach are within easy reach of one another, thus ensuring that the itinerary for your Cultural Tour through Thuringia is comfortable and stress-free.
- Thuringia blends artisan skills and tradition: Particular highlights come in the form of porcelain from Kahla and Sitzendorf, earthenware from Bürgel and glass from Lauscha.
- Thuringia is rich in steam engine heritage: Take a nostalgic ride on the “Wartburg Express”, Harz Mountains Narrow Gauge Railway or the “Rodelblitz” (serves various winter sport areas for two weeks each winter).
A stronghold of European culture
- Thuringia is a cultural paradise: Towns such as Weimar, Erfurt, Jena, Eisenach and Gotha are bywords for art, culture and charm, and offer a wide range of exciting cultural events.
- Museums, museums, museums…: Thuringia is home to a wealth of historic treasures displayed in over 200 museums.
- The birthplace of classicism in Germany: Discover a wealth of historic and cultural treasures along the “Klassikerstraße”, and retrace the path of great thinkers such as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Friedrich Schiller, Anna Amalia, Elizabeth of Hungary, Johann Sebastian Bach and Martin Luther.
- Thuringia is the venue for an abundance of festivals and celebrations: Examples include the Thuringian Bach Weeks, the Krämer Bridge Festival and Cathedral Steps Festival in Erfurt, Weimar Art Festival, Jena Jazz Festival and the Thuringian Organ Summer.
Luther Country Thuringia
- Luther in Erfurt, where Luther has been ordained and where Luther’s theology and the reformation struck root.
- Luther sites of special interest in Eisenach, where you should visit, among others, Wartburg castle and Luther House.
- Luther in Weimar: Here in Weimar Luther’s principles of political ethic were formed. You should not miss to visit town church of St. Peter and Paul, where Luther got eternalized at the monumental winged altar of Lucas Cranach the Younger, the Duchess Anna Amalia library and the city palace with the Gallery of Cranach.
- Luther sites of special interest in Gotha: In Gotha there can be visited the Cloister of St. Augustin’s Gotha which is known as the mother cloister of the famous foundation in Erfurt. Moreover, a tour of Friedenstein Castle can be interesting as well, where several reformatory manuscripts and prints are kept safe.
Read on for further information about these and other Luther sites in Thuringia.
UNESCO World Heritage and Thuringian Castles
- Rich in forts and castles: Over 400 Thuringian fortresses and castles are waiting to be discovered!
- Thuringia is home to a wealth of beautiful parks and gardens: From princely estates, spa gardens and botanic collections to landscaped gardens and modern city parks, the region offers visitors the opportunity to stroll through over 2,000 listed gardens. Read on to get more information about the most beautiful Thuringian castles and parks.
- UNESCO World Heritage sites: Thuringia is home to a range of UNESCO World Heritage sites including the Wartburg in Eisenach and various Bauhaus locations in Weimar.
Christmas magic in Thuringia
Every year during the Advent season, Thuringia transforms itself into a winter wonderland. Next to the traditional and popular Christmas markets in Erfurt and Weimar, Thuringia offers a wide variety of highlights in Advent. Enjoy, for example, a stroll about the historical Christmas market at the world famous Wartburg Castle in Eisenach and follow it up with a festive concert at the great hall.
Please follow this link for more information about the most beautiful and romantic Christmas markets in the heart of Germany.
