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Weimar

Weimar is a city in the German state of Thuringia, in Central Germany between Erfurt to the west and Jena to the east, 80 km (50 mi) southwest of Leipzig, 170 km (106 mi) north of Nuremberg and 170 km (106 mi) west of Dresden.

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Together with the neighbouring cities of Erfurt and Jena, it forms the central metropolitan area of Thuringia, with approximately 500,000 inhabitants. The city itself has a population of 65,000. Weimar is well known because of its cultural heritage and importance in German history.

Get in

Getting to Weimar

Weimar is a small town with lots of tourists, most of whom come in on buses for day-visits. Roads can be congested in the mornings and evenings. The best and most convenient way is by train. Deutsche Bahn offers direct long-distance-train connections from Berlin, Leipzig, Erfurt and Frankfurt. Regional trains connect from Göttingen, Jena, and Gera.

See

Worth seeing

Weimar is one of the most historic sites in Germany. It was home of Goethe and Schiller, two of the most famous German poets and writers. The first fully democratic German constitution that was enacted was passed in Weimar's national theatre, hence the name Weimar republic for the period of 1919-1933 in German history. Later Weimar became one of the centres of the Bauhaus architecture movement along with Dessau.

  1. 01
    Bauhaus-Museum Weimar

    The museum opened its doors in April 2019 at its current location.

  2. 02
    Bauhaus-University Weimar and the Haus am Horn

    Part of the Bauhaus Sites protected by UNESCO.

  3. 03
    Stadtschloss

    Home of the biggest sponsor of Goethe and Schiller.

  4. 04
    Anna Amalia Bibliothek

    Unique library and art selection, famous for its rococo style.

  5. 05
    Nationaltheater

    Foundation place of the first German democracy in 1918 and successor of the Weimar Hof theatre where Goethe's premiers took place.

  6. 06
    Park an der Ilm

    A picturesque garden with Goethes summer house.

Do

Things to do

The best thing is to take a guided tour through the town as most buildings have a story. Either you have time or plan a tour through all buildings of interest.

  1. 01
    Deutsches Nationaltheater und Staatskapelle Weimar

    Weimar's cultural institution for opera, theatre and concerts.

  2. 02
    Buchenwald Memorial
  3. 03
    Weimar Haus: Das Geschichtserlebnis
  4. 04
    University of Music Franz Liszt Weimar

    Platz der Demokratie 2/3,.

Eat

Where to eat

The market square is the home of the centuries-old and extremely tasty Thueringer Bratwurst, which can be bought at one of the many sausage stands during the day. It is widely considered a delicacy. The area is also famous for its cakes, such as the Zupfkuchen, all widely available generally costing around €1.

  1. 01
    Zum Goethebrunnen

    Frauenplan 13.

  2. 02
    Fritz Mitte

    Schützengasse 8.

  3. 03
    Suppenbar Estragon

    Herderplatz 3.

  4. 04
    Damas

    Jakobstraße 11.

  5. 05
    Munzur Kebap

    Heinrich-Heine-Straße 12.

How locals move

Getting around Weimar the local way

  • Get inThe nearest airport () is in Erfurt and has been dubbed "Erfurt - Weimar airport" for tourism purposes but so far it has attracted mostly outbound holiday charter services.

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