10 TOP Things to Do in Thuringia August 2026

A historic castle with a prominent tower, surrounded by lush greenery.

A grand, ornate interior with a central dome, gold accents, and classical statues.

An ornate interior with golden mosaics and arches.

A greenhouse with various plants, including large water lilies and hanging plants.

A panoramic view of a historic town with a prominent church tower, dense residential areas, and rolling hills in the background.

Things to do

Erfurt: Old Town Guided Walking Tour

฿516

per adult

Erfurt: Guided Tour of The Petersberg Citadel

฿421

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Weimar: Old Town Guided Walking Tour

฿382

per adult

Anecdotal tour through Bad Frankenhausen

Anecdotal Tour of Bad Frankenhausen

฿380

per adult

Erfurt Tour - Sightseeing Tour with a Historic Streetcar

฿841

per adult

Erfurt: Out and about with the Brückenkrämer. Tour with anniversary tasting.

Erfurt: Out and About with the Bridge Grocer. Walking tour with anniversary tasting.

฿612

per adult

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A historic church with a green roof and a tall tower, surrounded by lush greenery and a village in the background.

Wartburg Castle

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Hear the legends and tales of Martin Luther and St. Elizabeth that are entwined with the history of this iconic German castle.

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A historic European town with colorful half-timbered houses, a church tower, and a canal.

Erfurt Old Town

Erfurt Old Town is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Kramerbrucke and Erfurt Christmas Market.

A river with boats, trees, and buildings along the banks.

Brühlervorstadt

Brühlervorstadt is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Theatre Erfurt and Old Opera Erfurt.

A rocky trail winding through a mountainous area with sparse vegetation and a clear sky.

Lobeda-Altstadt

While Lobeda-Altstadt isn't home to many top sights, Jena Baths and Recreation and Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ermstedt

You might consider checking out Maislabyrinth while you're exploring Ermstedt and the larger Erfurt area.

Dürrenebersdorf

While there might not be top attractions in Dürrenebersdorf, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Culture and Congress Centre Gera and Theater Gera.