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Info trip for travel professionals, 13 - 16 May 2025
Themed ‘Historic theatres and garden culture in Thuringia’

Please note: This programme is subject to change. A detailed itinerary will be sent to you upon confirmation of your registration. Conference language during the programme will be German.

Tuesday, 13 May 2025

Individual journey to Weimar. Optional city tour with exclusive insights into already refurbished parts of the Weimar City Palace.
Welcome evening on the roof terrace of Weimarhalle with Thüringer Tourismus GmbH and Thuringian partners. 
Accommodation in Weimar, Hotel Leonardo

Wednesday, 14 May 2025

Morning - afternoon: Thematic optional tours, in 2 separate groups 

Tour 1: Gardens in Thuringia
Short cycle tour into Weimarer Land and to the Tiefurt and Kromsdorf palace parks. (E-bikes will be provided). Picnic in the garden of the Wieland Estate Oßmannstedt (depending on weather), Bus tour into the Saale-Unstrut wine-growing region and visits of the Dornburg castles and gardens.



Tour 2: Theatre in Thuringia
Visit the historic German National Theatre in Weimar, with insights into upcoming events and impressions of the house. Excursion by coach in the footsteps of Goethe and Charlotte von Stein to Großkochberg. Visit of Kochberg Castle and the “Liebhabertheater”. Presentation of highlights and specialties of the theatre.



Evening programme for Tour 1 and Tour 2 in Erfurt
Champagne reception at Erfurt Theatre including highlights of the next season and the Erfurt Cathedral Steps Festival. Dinner in Erfurt's old town district and a short and, optional, night watchman tour.
Accommodation in Weimar, Hotel Leonardo

Thursday, 15 May 2025

Departure from Weimar. Morning - afternoon: Thematic optional tours, in 2 separate groups 

Tour 1: Gardens in Thuringia
Visit of egapark in Erfurt, with the modern climate zone house ‘Danakil’ and the German Horticultural Museum. After this transfer into the Thuringian Forest to Bad Liebenstein. Lunch and the partner presentation of the Thuringia 2026 State Garden Show, followed by a walk through Altenstein Park. Transfer to Meiningen.



Tour 2: Theatre in Thuringia
Transfer to Gotha and visit of Friedenstein Castle with the baroque Ekhof Theatre. Information on upcoming events at Friedenstein and about the Ekhof Festival. Transfer to Meiningen and visit of the Meiningen State Theatre. Impressions from “behind the scene” and information about the 2026 anniversary programme.

Evening programme for Tour 1 and Tour 2 in Meiningen
Champagne reception at the Meiningen State Theatre. Afterwards, guided walk with the “Theatre Duke” including the English Garden and parts of Elisabethenburg Castle as well as  one or two surprises en route. Dinner at the historical Theatre Museum, including networking with Thuringian partners.
Accommodation in Meiningen, Hotel Sächsischer Hof

Friday, 16 May 2025

Departure after breakfast or extension programme of your choice. 
You will receive details with your booking confirmation.