Weimar, Germany

Weimar

The town of Goethe, Schiller and the Bauhaus.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Weimar

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit Goethe's house and the Anna Amalia Library with its Rococo hall; book ahead.
  2. AfternoonSee the Bauhaus Museum, then walk through the Park on the Ilm to Goethe's garden house.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the old town near the market square.

Day 2

Visit the Buchenwald memorial, a sobering but important visit.

What to eat

A Thuringian grilled sausage and Klöße, potato dumplings.

Local tips

Make the most of Weimar

Beat the crowds

Calm most of the year, with more visitors in summer.

Best photo spot

Goethe's garden house in the park on the river Ilm.

Getting there

Trains run from Erfurt in about 15 minutes.

Don't miss nearby

Erfurt, and the Buchenwald memorial on the hill outside the town.

Good to know

The Bauhaus Museum and the homes of Goethe and Schiller are all within walking distance.

Secret spots

1 secret spot near Weimar

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Plan your visit

Getting to Weimar

Getting there

  • Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF)25 km away
  • Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)80 km away
  • Erfurt20 km away
  • Leipzig85 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryGermany

Questions

Weimar: good to know

Is Weimar worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns. The town of Goethe, Schiller and the Bauhaus.

How many days do you need in Weimar?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Weimar?

You can visit all year. Calm most of the year, with more visitors in summer.

How do you get to Weimar?

The nearest airport is Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF), about 25 km away. Trains run from Erfurt in about 15 minutes.

What is there to see near Weimar?

Nearby hidden places include Erfurt (21 km), Leipzig (83 km) and Wernigerode (102 km).

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