Weimar is a world-class cultural center and a place that combines history, art and literature in a unique way. As Center of German Classicism and birthplace of the Bauhaus movement the city is rich in historical sites and cultural highlights.
Special features of Weimar
German Classicism: Weimar was the center of German classicism in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The names Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich Schiller are inextricably linked to the city and shape its cultural heritage.
Birthplace of the Bauhaus: In 1919, Walter Gropius founded the Bauhaus in Weimar, one of the most influential architecture and design movements of the 20th century. The Bauhaus sites and museums attract architecture and design enthusiasts from all over the world.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: Weimar's old town, the Classical sites such as the Goethe and Schiller House and the House on the Horn (a model house of the Bauhaus movement) are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Anna Amalia Library: The library with its rococo hall is a masterpiece of architecture and houses one of the most important collections of German-language literature.
Park on the Ilm: The extensive landscaped park, designed in the English style, invites you to take a stroll. It is home to the Goethe Garden Housea retreat for the poet and a place that reflects his closeness to nature.
Weimar Republic: The city played a central role in 20th century German history as the seat of the National Assembly in 1919, which adopted the constitution of the Weimar Republic.
Examples of experiences in Weimar
-Goethe National Museum and Goethe House: Experience Goethe's life and work up close. The museum displays original works, letters and personal items from the poet.
-Schillerhaus: Visit Friedrich Schiller's home and learn more about his life and work, which was closely linked to Goethe.
-Bauhaus Museum Weimar: Immerse yourself in the history of the Bauhaus and experience how this movement revolutionized design, art and architecture.
-Anna Amalia Library: The rococo hall is an architectural highlight and the library offers fascinating insights into the history of literature.
-Walk in the park on the Ilm: Discover Goethe's garden house, historical monuments and the idyllic landscape of the park.
-National Theater: Attend a performance in this historic theater, which plays a central role in German theater history.
-Culinary highlights: Enjoy the regional Thuringian cuisine in one of the cozy restaurants in the old town, for example the famous Thuringian dumplings or bratwurst.
-Buchenwald Memorial: The memorial site of the former Buchenwald concentration camp, an important place of remembrance and confrontation with history, is located near Weimar.
