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Thuringian Heritage

Thuringian Heritage links a compact sequence of named German landmarks and landscapes, with each day organised around a practical nearby area rather than a long list of stops.

3 days5 stopsModerate pace

The trip, in order

Follow the route day by day. Times and prices can change, so check official information before you travel.

Day 1

Wartburg

Eisenach

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    Wartburg Castle

    Wartburg Castle provides a focused introduction to Germany’s castle and defensive heritage in Eisenach. At Wartburg Castle, focus on the main fortified structures, courtyards or walls and the way the complex occupies its hill, town or landscape setting.

    Duration
    120 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Visitor access and opening arrangements may vary by season, event or conservation need; check current official information before travel.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.
Day 2

Erfurt cathedral quarter

Erfurt

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    Erfurt Cathedral

    Erfurt Cathedral provides a focused introduction to Germany’s religious architecture in Erfurt. At Erfurt Cathedral, focus on the exterior massing and towers, the principal interior spaces where open, and the building's relationship with its surrounding historic streets or square.

    Duration
    75 minutes suggested
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    Visitor access and opening arrangements may vary by season, event or conservation need; check current official information before travel.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.
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    Krämerbrücke

    Krämerbrücke provides a focused introduction to Germany’s architectural and cultural heritage in Erfurt. At Krämerbrücke, focus on the principal structure, its architectural details and the way the site relates to the surrounding civic or historic setting.

    Duration
    75 minutes suggested
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    Visitor access and opening arrangements may vary by season, event or conservation need; check current official information before travel.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.
Day 3

Weimar design and literary heritage

Weimar

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    Bauhaus University Weimar

    Bauhaus University Weimar provides a focused introduction to Germany’s modern architecture and design in Weimar. At Bauhaus University Weimar, focus on the building's massing, façades and functional arrangement, together with details that show the design principles for which the site is known.

    Duration
    75 minutes suggested
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    Visitor access and opening arrangements may vary by season, event or conservation need; check current official information before travel.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.
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    Duchess Anna Amalia Library

    Duchess Anna Amalia Library provides a focused introduction to Germany’s literary and cultural heritage in Weimar. The visit centres on the library building, historic reading or collection spaces where open, and the architectural setting created for books, scholarship and public culture.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
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    Visitor access and opening arrangements may vary by season, event or conservation need; check current official information before travel.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.