Towns

The former farming town at the foot of Leuchtenburg was first mentioned in documents in 876 AD. Today, the almost completely preserved city wall with its medieval buildings, city gates and towers bears witness to its eventful history. In 1844, Kahla became a porcelain town.

Today, the company, which bears the name of the city, mainly produces high-quality gastronomic porcelain, but also exclusive “white gold” for the household.

Jena is unique in Germany. In no other city are history, art, culture and science so closely linked. Not only the great poets and thinkers worked here, but also some of the greatest scientists in German history.

And even today, Jena attracts visitors with its culture and high technology. But the unique location in the midst of former vineyards and steep shell limestone slopes also makes a visit to the Saale city worthwhile in any case.

The former princely residence of Rudolstadt is idyllically nestled in a wooded valley like a band on the wide arc of the Saale. Traces of the work of famous poets and scholars such as Schiller and Goethe, Humboldt and Schopenhauer, the musicians Richard Wagner, Franz Liszt and Paganini as well as the teacher Friedrich Fröbel can be found all over the city. She is crowned by Heidecksburg, the former residence of the princes of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt.

With over 1100 years of history, the city of Saalfeld is one of the oldest cities in the Free State of Thuringia. The town is located about 230 m above sea level (market square) nestled in a valley along the Saale. Here, experiential history and unique nature are combined to form an unmistakable ensemble.

Of course, everyone who visits Saalfeld must also make a detour toFairy Grottoesdo. They are the most colorful caves in the world and regularly invite you to events below and above ground.

The classic city brings culture and history back to life at every corner. Not just that Goethe- and Schiller Houseattract visitors, even the castles belvedere and Tiefurt as well as the Stadtschloss, theAnna Amalia Library, the Cranach House and the many museums are worth a visit.

The Ilmpark in its unique size and expanse invites you to stroll and relax. Weimar therefore offers something for every taste.

Erfurt “is situated in the best location. A city must stand here,” once declared the reformer Martin Luther. During an exciting guided tour through the historic old town, you can discover impressive sights and hear one or two anecdotes about Erfurt’s history. Cozy cafés and restaurants, as well as numerous attractive shopping opportunities, invite you to linger and enjoy.