Things to do in Thuringia

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Thuringia travel guide

Wartburg Castle showing heritage architecture

Duchess Anna Amalia Library which includes heritage elements and interior views

Wartburg Castle which includes interior views, art and religious elements

Botanischer Garten featuring interior views, a garden and a pond

Jen-Tower featuring a sunset, tranquil scenes and landscape views

What to do in Thuringia

Popular places to visit

Wartburg Castle

Hear the legends and tales of Martin Luther and St. Elizabeth that are entwined with the history of this iconic German castle.

Kramerbrucke

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Come to this bustling medieval bridge on the eastern side of Erfurt’s Old Town to enjoy the varied crafts, sounds and smells of Thuringia.

Erfurt Cathedral

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Rising like a fortress over Erfurt’s Old Town, this medieval place of worship is one of the most magnificent structures in all of Thuringia.

Drachenschlucht

You can take time to visit Drachenschlucht during your travels to Eisenach. Amble around the area's gardens or experience its museums.

Saalfeld Fairy Grottoes

4/5(1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Saalfeld Fairy Grottoes during your travels in Saalfeld-Saale. Wander the forests and lakeside while you're in the area.

Bauhaus Museum

5/5(1 review)

Learn about the philosophy of the influential Weimar-based Bauhaus school and see examples of Bauhaus art, architecture and design.

JenTower

5/5(3 reviews)

Get exceptional views of Jena and the surrounding hills from the top of this distinctive socialist-era skyscraper in the heart of the city.

Leuchtenburg Castle

You can find out about the history of Südliches Saaletal with a visit to Leuchtenburg Castle.

Erfurt Exhibition Centre

Learn about the events happening in Erfurt Exhibition Centre during your trip to Hochheim. Amble around the area's parks or visit its spas.

Areas of Thuringia

Kramerbrucke featuring heritage elements and a river or creek as well as a couple

Erfurt Old Town

4/5(4 area reviews)

Erfurt Old Town is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Gildehaus and Kramerbrucke.

Brühlervorstadt

Brühlervorstadt is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Egapark Erfurt and German Horticultural Museum.

Tiefurt

Tiefurt might not have many top sights, but Tiefurt House and Duchess Anna Amalia Library are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Dürrenebersdorf

While there might not be top attractions in Dürrenebersdorf, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Theater Gera and Otto-Dix-House.