Best Things To Do in Weimar, Germany

Tourist Attractions in Weimar

Here is the list of things to do in Weimar and tourist attractions in city.

1. Goethe National Museum And Home

   4.3 (283 Votes)
   

   Museum, History Museum, Educational Site, Historical Site

   Another institution of Klassik Stiftung, The Goethe National Museum includes Goethe’s Residence and Goethe Museum. The beautiful building has carefully recorded every detail related to the celebrated poet, Johann Wolfgang Goethe’s life. With a history dating back to 1885, it is one of the most fascinating places to visit in Weimar. The Museum largely comprises of Goethe’s priv...Read more

2. Park An Der Ilm

   4.7 (203 Votes)
   

   Outdoors, Garden, Park, Adventure

   As the name suggests, the charming Park an der Ilm is located along the river Ilm. Created in between 1778 and 1828, the landscaped park was heavily influenced by Johann Wolfgang Goethe. The park along with the gardens of Belvedere and Tiefurt castle form a long greenway along the river. The Park an der Ilm is an institution of the Klassik Stiftung-the UNESCO World Heritage site consisting of m...Read more

3. Schloss Belvedere

   4.5 (109 Votes)
   

   Outdoors, Educational Site, Historical Site, Entertainment

   Like many other institutions of Klassik Stifftung, the Schloss Belvedere too belongs to the time when Baroque style of art developed. The architecture, sculpture and various paintings of the castle ignites exuberance in all its visitors. The spectacular castle was built in 1724. Located at the outskirts of Weimar, the castle was built as a summer house for the Ernst August, Duke of Saxe-Weimar....Read more

4. Goethe's Gartenhaus

   4.4 (109 Votes)
   

   Outdoors, Garden, Park, Historical Site

   Located in the love Par on the Ilm, Goethe’s Gartenhouse was built in late 16th century. For 6 years the little vineyard cottage was what the poet called as his home. Within the walls of the Gartenhouse, Johann Wolfgang Goethe created some his most extraordinary literary works like the Erlkonig ballad. But the appeal of the Gartenhouse lies in its gardens. A charming little white welcomes...Read more

5. Schiller's Residence

   

   Art And Culture, Historical Site, Memorial, Exhibition

   The celebrated German poet, Friedrich Schiller, took a lot of pains to acquire this house in 1802. The history of the house goes back to 1777. Today the charming house is a memorial for the late poet. The house lets its visitors feel how Schiller went about his daily life. It reflects his work, his living conditions and his tastes. At the Schiller’s house you will find – Authentic ...Read more

6. Stadtkirche St. Peter And Paul

   4.5 (274 Votes)
   

   Church, Religious Site, Outdoors, Historical Site

   Popular by the name Herderkirche (after Johann Gottfried Herder), the lovely Church of St. Peter and Paul is the most important church building of the town of Weimar. Its history can be traced back to the year 1245. Other names for the church include Schlosskirche. The famous philosopher and theologian Johann Gottfried Herder was buried in the church. The church was originally designed in Gothi...Read more

7. Liszt House

   4.5 (141 Votes)
   

   Outdoors, Historical Site, Entertainment, Picnic Spot

   Formerly, home to the renowned musician and Weimar’s court’s Music Director, Franz Liszt , this place was originally constructed as a gardener’s lodge towards the end of the 18th century. Today it is a lovely little museum singing the story of Liszt’s life. The Liszt House is everything that describes a perfect museum – interactive, playful and informative. The yel...Read more

8. Weimarhaus

   4.4 (183 Votes)
   

   Museum, Historical Site, Memorial, Exhibition

   The Weimarhaus may be described as a funny little museum but it is a rather entertaining one at that! For those who hate to simply stare at the exhibits and read on the pages and pages of information, this is the museum to visit. This multimedia driven museum is interactive and amusing. Not for a single second in your 30 minute journey will you feel bored as the animatronic Goethe hosts it. The...Read more

9. Wittumspalais

   4.5 (117 Votes)
   

   Outdoors, Historical Site, Palace, Entertainment

   Also known as the Widow’s Palace, the history of Wittumspalais can be traced back to the 18th century. Duchess Anna Amalia of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach had acquired the palace and its lovely gardens in 1774. However, the construction of the Theatreplatz meant the destruction of the palace gardens. Presently, the simple and elegant Wittumspalais stands in the disguise of a museum dedicated to A...Read more

10. Nietzsche Archive

    4.4 (30 Votes)
    

    Museum, Exhibition

    The Nietzsche Archive was founded in an attempt to collect and organise the works of the great German philosopher, Friedrich Nietzsche. Founded in 1894 in Naumburg, the Archive was moved to Weimar in 1896. Presently the archive’s dwells at a house known as the Silderblick and forms the core of the museum. The Nietzsche Archive is a result of the philosopher’s sister, Elisabeth Nietz...Read more

11. Schillerhaus

    4.4 (101 Votes)
    

    Museum, Landmark, Historical Site, Memorial

    Housed in the same building as Schiller’s Residence, this museum was built in the memory of Germany’s great poet Friedrich Schiller. Constructed in 1988 during the German Democratic Republic Regime, the museum is one of the most recent ones in the country. The museum uses 3 huge rooms of the Schiller house for exhibitions. Spread over an area of about 400 square metres it is a brill...Read more

12. Ettersburg Castle And Park

    

    Park, Castle

    Located on the edge of woodland, the charming Ettersburg Castle has stood through three centuries. The castle has been an important part of Weimar’s golden age and was the summer home of the great Duchess Anna Amalia for 12 years where literature and music was often discussed. The most beautiful features of the castle grounds are the six hectare landscaped park on the west of the estate a...Read more

13. Belvedere Park And Orangery

    

    Garden, Park, Castle, Historical Site

    Located in the former Duke of Saxe-Weimar, Ernst August’ Schloss Belvedere, the Belvedere Park and Orangery are something the duke himself would have been proud of. The history of these gardens is as old as the castle itself and dates back to 1724. The magnificent Belvedere parkland covers a massive area of 43 hectares. They have been an integral part of the estate since the construction ...Read more

14. Historical Cemetery

    

    Historical Site, Cemetery

    With a history that can be traced back to the early 19th century, the Historical Cemetery is the main burial ground of Weimar. It is home to the Weimarer Fürstengruft also known as the Ducal Vault where lay the tombs of the members of the House of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach along with Johann Wolfgang Goethe and Friedrich Schiller. This lovely burial ground has changed a lot since 1818 as a resul...Read more

15. Museum Of The Earliest And Ancient History Of Thuringia

    

    Museum, History Museum, Historical Site, Archaeological Site

    This museum is perhaps the most interesting of all museums one will find in Weimar. Unlike most museums, the Museum of Earliest and Ancient History of Thuringia doesn’t revolve just around Weimar classicism. It helps its visitors recognise Thuringia as an important social, cultural and environmental region in the world by exhibiting its nature, technology, arts and its people. The Thuring...Read more

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