Molsdorf Castle is a baroque castle in Molsdorf, a district of Erfurt. It is located not far from the Erfurt motorway junction, about 12 kilometres south of the city, and is considered one of the most beautiful baroque castles in Thuringia.

Not far from Erfurt's city limits stretches the Thuringian castle country of Drei Gleichen, which is well worth seeing.

The "Baroque Universe Gotha" is a cultural attraction with Friedenstein Palace (Eckhof Theatre) and the Ducal Museum. Once upon a time, intellectual giants such as Voltaire and Goethe and world-renowned statesmen such as Emperor Napoleon and Prussian King Frederick the Great frequented the Gotha court. Tradition and modernity meet at every turn in the former capital of the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.

http://www.kultourstadt.de

Weimar, the European Capital of Culture 1999, was home to many great personalities: Goethe, Schiller, Herder, Bach, Liszt, Wieland, Cranach, van de Velde or Gropius as founder of the Bauhaus. Numerous museums and memorials in Weimar recall these names and bear witness to the glory of times gone by. Even today, the city is a centre of art and culture. For generations, Weimar has attracted guests from all over the world with its famous bronze monument to Goethe and Schiller in front of the German National Theatre and many museums and exhibitions.

www.weimar.de

Jena knows how to perfectly combine its historic past, charming landscape, innovative research and economy as well as young student life. This wealth of facets gives the lively university town a special charm.

Jena, Planetarium www.jenatourismus.de

Eisenach lies on the north-western edge of the Thuringian Forest in the middle of four valleys. The city's most famous landmark, the historic Wartburg Castle, is enthroned high on the mountain above Eisenach. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999. Eisenach is the birthplace of the world-famous composer Johann Sebastian Bach. The Bach House commemorates the life and work of the musician. Visitors to the museum can experience a music lecture in the house's instrument hall, during which music is played live on typical original keyboard instruments.

Eisenach, Wartburg www.eisenach.info

Flowering gardens, healing thermal brine water in the Friederiken Therme and a lovingly designed townscape make Bad Langensalza a true gem on the edge of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Hainich National Park. History and the present create an unmistakable atmosphere in the lavishly renovated old town with its half-timbered houses. With ten parks and themed gardens, Bad Langensalza has made a name for itself as the most flourishing town in Europe.

Bei 35 Grad Celsius im Schatten Skifahren und das bei besten Schneebedingungen? In Oberhof, Deutschlands erster Skihalle mit konstanten 4 Grad Celsius trainieren nicht nur die Asse des Winters, sondern auch Breitensportler und alle die einmal selbst erleben wollen was es heißt, nach einer Runde auf den Brettern noch fünf Mal ins Schwarze treffen zu müssen. Nähere Informationen finden Sie unter www.oberhof-skisporthalle.de.

Thuringian Forest, Oberhof, Hiking on the Rennsteig Trail

In the Thuringian Forest, situated on the famous Rennsteig, is the world-famous climatic health resort of Oberhof. Where in winter the international elite of biathletes, lugers, ski jumpers and tobogganers compete for the best places, you can hike and relax all year round. But it's not only winter sports that attract thousands every year. Europe's largest cross-country race, the Rennsteiglauf, has been thrilling more than 15,000 runners for over 40 years, from half marathons to super marathons in the spring. The network of hiking trails inspires hikers as well as Nordic walkers and the well-marked routes for mountain bikers also find their followers.

www.thueringen-entdecken.de