Weimar 3-Day Itinerary

A 13th-century Gothic church with a stunning Lucas Cranach the Elder altarpiece and the tombs of Weimar's dukes. Free to enter, and often hosts classical concerts.

🕐 Mon-Sat 10:00-18:00, Sun 12:00-17:00

💡 Check the notices board for free lunchtime organ recitals (usually Thursdays at 12:15). The crypt is open during services but locked otherwise; ask the verger for a quick peek.

The main parish church, a Gothic building with a Cranach altarpiece and Bach's organ. Entry is free, and there's no pressure to donate. Open most days.

🕐 10:00-17:00, closed during services

💡 Check the noticeboard for free organ recitals, often Saturday afternoons at 15:00. Sit in the front pews left of the altar for the best acoustics.

Zum Schlosswirt · ££

Scharfer Kessel · ££

Historic parliament building where the first German republic's constitution was drafted. Free guided tours available.

🕐 Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00, Sat 10:00-16:00 (tour times only)

💡 Tours in English run at 2pm on Saturdays; book at the tourist office the day before. No bag checks so bring small bags only.

A sprawling English-style landscape park along the Ilm river, where Goethe himself used to walk. Contains the Goethe Garden House and the Roman House.

🕐 Open 24 hours

💡 Visit at dusk for fewer crowds and the best light on the classical buildings.

A large English-style landscape park along the Ilm river, with Goethe's garden house, temples, and woodland paths. Free to enter and wander.

🕐 Open 24 hours

💡 Walk uphill behind Goethe's garden house for a view over the whole park. Take a picnic—there are benches by the river near the Schillerbogen bridge.

Gothic church with a famous triptych altar by Lucas Cranach the Elder. Associated with theologian Johann Gottfried Herder.

🕐 Mon-Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 11:00-15:00

💡 Check for free organ recitals on Saturday afternoons. The church is quieter mid-morning.

Reservebank

Roxanne Musikcafe

Large riverside park with Goethe's garden house, walking paths, and open lawns. Free to enter.

💡 The garden house itself costs €5 to enter, but the park's best bench is by the wooden bridge near the river bend—good for a picnic away from crowds.

A large English-style park along the Ilm river, with Goethe's garden house, classical monuments, and wooded paths.

💡 Walk to the Roman House (Römisches Haus) for the best view over the park; it's a 15-minute uphill path from the town centre.

A bronze double statue of Goethe and Schiller in front of the German National Theatre, unveiled in 1857. It is Weimar’s most photographed icon and a central mee

💡 Visit just after sunset when the monument is lit up and the square empties of daytime crowds. For a free audio guide, download the 'Weimar+' app from the city’s tourism site.

The central market square with the historic town hall and the Stadtkirche St. Peter und Paul. The Schloss exterior is free to view.

💡 Go early (before 9am) to see the square empty and hear the Glockenspiel at 10am; the Tourist Information office inside the town hall has free maps.

Café & Restaurant "Am Schlosspark"

Alte Remise