(Translated by Google) *** An absolute highlight in the heart of Lauscha *** The ELIAS Farbglashütte offers a fascinating experience for young and old. As soon as you enter, you can feel the special atmosphere of this traditional craft business. Live glass production is incredibly exciting - it's impressive to watch the glassblowers at work and see how works of art are created from hot glass. A special highlight was the dream ball blowing in the glassblowing demonstration workshop. Here you have the opportunity to design a unique glass ball and create a very personal souvenir. The Museum of Glass Art is also absolutely worth seeing! You can learn a lot about the history of glass art in Lauscha and admire impressive works and delicate glass art pieces. Afterwards, it's worth visiting the factory outlet, where you can get high-quality glass products and unique pieces directly from the manufacturer at fair prices. The Christmas world in particular creates a real festive atmosphere - here you can find magical Christmas tree decorations, beautiful glass balls and sparkling decorations for the Advent season. The ELIAS Glashütte combines tradition and modern craftsmanship in a wonderful way. Absolutely recommended for anyone interested in arts and crafts or looking for a special experience. A big thank you to the entire team for the great tour and the insights into this extraordinary art!!! (Original) *** Ein absolutes Highlight im Herzen von Lauscha *** Die ELIAS Farbglashütte bietet ein faszinierendes Erlebnis für Groß und Klein. Schon beim Eintreten spürt man die besondere Atmosphäre dieses traditionsreichen Handwerksbetriebs. Die Live-Glasproduktion ist unglaublich spannend – es ist beeindruckend, den Glasbläsern direkt bei der Arbeit zuzusehen und mitzuerleben, wie Kunstwerke aus heißem Glas entstehen. Ein besonderer Höhepunkt war das Traumkugelblasen in der Glasbläser-Schauwerkstatt. Hier bekommt man die Möglichkeit, eine einzigartige Glaskugel zu gestalten und sich ein ganz persönliches Andenken zu schaffen. Auch das Museum für Glaskunst ist absolut sehenswert! Man erfährt viel über die Geschichte der Glaskunst in Lauscha und bewundert beeindruckende Werke und filigrane Kunststücke aus Glas. Im Anschluss lohnt sich ein Besuch im Werksverkauf, wo man hochwertige Glasprodukte und Unikate direkt vom Hersteller zu fairen Preisen bekommt. Besonders in der Weihnachtswelt kommt echte Feststimmung auf – hier findet man zauberhaften Christbaumschmuck, wunderschöne Glaskugeln und funkelnde Dekorationen für die Adventszeit. Die ELIAS Glashütte verbindet Tradition und modernes Handwerk auf wundervolle Weise. Absolut empfehlenswert für jeden, der sich für Kunst und Handwerk interessiert oder ein besonderes Erlebnis sucht. Ein herzliches Dankeschön an das gesamte Team für die tolle Führung und die Einblicke in diese außergewöhnliche Kunst!!!

(Translated by Google) An experience The glassworks is like a temple with exhibitions, many sales rooms, a museum, an information center and more. Right next door there is a Thuringian restaurant with a decent offering. If you have less time you can have a snack outside. The glassware is expensive, but handmade and not just intended for one year. Everyone can find something, even wooden figures or Herrnhut stars. (Original) Ein Erlebnis Die Glashütte gleicht einem Tempel mit Ausstellungen, vielen Verkaufsräumen, Museum, Infozentrum und mehr. Gleich nebenan befindet sich eine Thüringer Gaststätte mit ordentlichem Angebot. Wer weniger Zeit hat kann draußen einen Imbiss nehmen. Die Glaswaren sind hochpreisig, aber dafür handgemacht und nicht nur für ein Jahr angedacht. Jeder kann etwas finden, selbst Holzfiguren oder Herrnhuter Sterne.

(Translated by Google) Great craftsmanship, very friendly staff. We are always enthusiastic about glass craftsmanship. Great authentic glass market with hand-blown items and very nice Christmas decorations. It is also worth going to Neuhaus to Christmasland. (Original) Tolles Handwerk, sehr freundliche Mitarbeiter. Wir sind immer wieder begeistert über das Glashandwerk. Toller authentischer Glasmarkt mit mundgeblasenen Artikeln und sehr schöner Weihnachtsschmuck. Es lohnt sich auch nach Neuhaus zu fahren ins Weihnachtsland.

(Translated by Google) Here you can take part, watch, be amazed and also eat well! A great overall experience to watch the glassblowers at their craft or even blow a ball yourself (costs €10). A craft worth seeing and appreciating. You can also buy everything made of glass that you can imagine! If you're hungry you can eat really good Thuringian food right next door. It tastes good! (Original) Hier kann man mitmachen, zusehen , staunen und auch noch gut essen! Ein tolles gesamt Erlebnis den Glasbläsern bei Ihrem Handwerk zuzusehen oder sogar eine Kugel mal selbst zu blasen (kostet 10€) . Ein sehr sehens- und schätzendswertes Handwerk . Zu kaufen gibt es auch alles aus Glas was man sich nur vorstellen kann ! Wenn man Hunger hat kann man direkt nebenan richtig gut thüringisch essen. Es schmeckt !

(Translated by Google) I am now often present in this facility, whether in the shop or the workshops. It's simply fascinating to watch people at work, almost an art form... personally, it totally relaxes me. Really very impressive and absolutely recommended….🥰🥰🥰 Bring time, look around and be amazed. Be sure to ask about the “Glassmaker Film”…!!! (Original) Ich bin mittlerweile oft in dieser Einrichtung zugegen, ob im Laden oder den Werkstätten. Es ist einfach faszinierend, den Leuten bei ihrer Arbeit, nahezu eine Kunst, zuzuschauen… mich persönlich entspannt dies total. Wirklich sehr beeindruckend und absolut zu empfehlen….🥰🥰🥰 Zeit mitbringen, umschauen und staunen. Unbedingt nach dem „Glasmacherfilm“ fragen…!!!

(Translated by Google) I was very happy to be able to visit the glassworks. The staff was very friendly and the restaurant with regional dishes was very tasty 😋. I also found and bought some beautiful things. It's nice that there are still traditional businesses like this...you have to support them. I'd love to come back. (Original) Ich habe mich sehr gefreut die Glashütten besuchen zu können. Das Personal war sehr freundlich das Restaurant mit regionalen Speisen sehr lecker 😋. Ich habe auch einiges an schönen Dingen gefunden und gekauft. Schön das es noch solche Traditionsbetriebe gibt....man muss sie unterstützen. Ich komme gerne wieder.

(Translated by Google) My order was fulfilled quickly. The goods were excellently packaged. And the content is beautiful. I love this glass!!! We use it daily!! (Original) Meine Bestellung wurde schnell ausgeführt. Die Ware war hervorragend verpackt. Und der Inhalt ist wunderschön. Ich liebe dieses Glas!!! Wir benutzen es täglich!!

Great experience, but the guide tour was only in German and the recordings were much sporter than the guides speaches which made the kids a bit unrested since none of us understood anything that was being said. What was really good was the Fairy garden above the 'grotten'. Recommend big time!

A wonderful spot to visit in Thüringen. Well maintained and presented. The museum also does a great job in giving the details about the work of miners of the old times. Highly recommended!!

Worth a visit once. For those nerds, who're interested in history and mining science, please do go. Everything is very well preserved from the past and it's quite amidst the nature as well. One thing to note: For those who don't understand Deutsch/German, you might need to translate everything. The government must promote this place as it's got lots of history and every information should be made available in English too.

Saalfeld Feengrotten on Halloween was something magical. The Adams Family theme added an extra layer of charm to the already fascinating caves. From intricate decorations to well-thought-out details, the ambiance was perfect for the occasion. The staff's commitment to the theme and their enthusiastic engagement with visitors enhanced the overall experience. The pumpkin arrangements throughout the venue were not only visually appealing but also showcased a creative touch that added to the festive spirit. The guided tour was informative, providing insights into the geological wonders of the caves while maintaining a spooky and entertaining atmosphere. The attention to detail in every aspect of the Halloween setup demonstrated the dedication of the organizers. It was a memorable experience, making my visit to Saalfeld Feengrotten on Halloween truly special.

An amazing tourist spot to visit in Thuringia. The tour inside the cave was fantastic (although you'll need German to understand) but it was very amazing 😍 you can also taste the water coming from the cave.

The Feenweltchen is good made. From the entrance door (after scanned your ticket), the entrance house will give you feeling that you are entering fairy world 🙂. The first stop, you can get Face or Body painting by the Fairy. Then from there you can explore the Fairy World. Totally recommend for toddler and bigger kids.

This was a great place for the kids to visit, but the grottos and their stalactite formations weren't as impressive as other cave systems I have seen. In all, there are 3 or 4 small caves with fairly small stalactite and stalacmite formations located in a disused slate mine. What it lacks in spelunking wonders, it makes up in entertainment for the kids. The underground tour was informative, but is only conducted in German. An audio tour headset is available for other languages. The fairy adventure park consumed another hour or so, but will likely suit kids to about 7 or so only. Not bad, but not sure the considerable drive was worth it.

Nice Palace with good porcelan exposition. It is worth for a 1-1,5 h visit. The outside area is not in great state but being painted and slightly renovated

Great lovely place to visit needs more advertising as need to raise more money great art work amazing rooms including a dark room made fantastic drawing in side please go and take a look xx

Beautiful place. I highly recommend the guided tour. The grand ballroom is extremely impressive and the inner courtyard is nice to walk around in.

Amazing place ...one of the nicest castles that I have been

I traveled to Rudolstadt last year. My great grandfather immigrated from this city. I didn't know anything about the city. When I arrived, I saw the Castle Heidecksburg. I walked around the city and into the castle. The castle was well taken care of. Very clean.

We visited on a Sunday €10each it was well worth it to see inside this beautiful Schloss. The Porcelain and Rocco miniatures were excellent. We spent 90mins visiting.

I mainly visited the exhibition of "Rococo en miniature" which is simply amazing... just look at the pictures!!!

Very large memorial site with excellent bookshop, holding titles in 4 languages. The guided tour is worth the small price and is preceded by a 30min documentary giving an overview of the camps history and including survivors memories. Visiting this and the Topf & Sons – Builders of the Auschwitz Ovens Place of Remembrance in Erfurt is well worth it. Give yourself at least half a day, the site is huge and mostly outdoors. The cafe may be closed without notice.

Everyone needs to see this. I really recommend doing the guided tour as you would never get as much information with the audio guide. A big shout-out to our young guide, who does this beside her studies. She had a very nice voice, was not to emotional and tried to answer every question.

Just like beautiful places in a country i believe visiting places like this is also in the package of visiting and exploring a country. Its heartbreaking especially the crematorium which i started my visit from, It was devastating knowing what people in here have been through and on what historical we are stepping . I recommend visiting Buchenwald .The presentation is clear and engaging.just make sure you are mentally ready and u have some water and food with you .

An overwhelming experience but still very educational

Memorials like this must be preserved as a warning to mankind of how man can turn towards man. This camp is worth visiting also for the excellent museum. If you take a tour guide you will be able to enter the crematorium and get excellent descriptions, moreover all over the remains of the camp there are plaques and photos. Go to the end of the camp where, hidden in the grass and vegetation, there are hundreds of remains of kitchenware, which are as shocking as the rest, but perhaps the most shocking element of this camp are the remains of a zoo for the SS families, just in front of the crematorium, just another metaphor of how blind people can become if not able to think for themselves. Practical information for visiting: there is a parking and a little cafeteria.

Impressive to visit, unfortunately not all buildings are enterable. The scale of the place is breathtaking and the crematorium is the place that makes you want to hold your breath as you cannot image the horrors that took place in Buchenwald.

A good designed memorial. Reminds how far the human cruelty can go. Sad, but a must-go-place to refresh the history in the mind. We had a great tour guide (her name is Franziska, i guess) even answered the most "stupid" or "easy" questions and explained every detail. I appreciated.

Love it! Studied art history, but learned so much more about Bauhaus. It is still relevant, and inspiring. A pity it only existed for a short period of time, although the influence remains.

The Bauhaus Museum Weimar is all about the history and cultural background of Weimar and the Bauhaus movement. If you’re interested in history or want to learn more about how design and architecture developed here, this museum is definitely worth a visit. Personally, I’m not really a history-loving person, but after visiting this museum, I got to learn a lot about Weimar’s past and its importance in art and design. It was an interesting and educational experience overall!

A fantastic museum set in the heart of Weimar. We finished our weekend with a visit to this museum and were not disappointed. The building itself is a great modern block designed to house the collection of original pieces and to tell the story the Bauhaus school. There are three floors in total to see and also a basement level which includes a café and doors out into the park below. I would recommend it to everyone who wants to learn more about Bauhaus or has an interest in design/art.

The museum is a bit overrated, but still five stars, because if you are in Weimar, you should spend a few hours there. The work of the Bauhaus was formative for various aspects from graphic design to the design of furniture, kitchens and housing estates.

Another great Bauhaus Museum. Possibly not quite as impressive as the one in Dessau but nevertheless a fitting tribute to the early years of the Bauhaus School when it was located in Weimar from 1919.

The Bauhaus Museum in Weimar is an absolute gem for anyone interested in modern design and architecture. The exhibits are thoughtfully curated, showcasing the pioneering works of the Bauhaus movement in a way that is both informative and inspiring. The museum's architecture itself is a nod to the movement's principles, with its clean lines and functional design. The staff are knowledgeable and welcoming, adding to the overall excellent experience. Whether you're a design enthusiast or just curious about the history of modern art, this museum is a must-visit. A true highlight of Weimar! PS. The VR ( Virtual reality) tour ( free of charge) on the basement is highly recommend! Thanks a lot to the team of the museum.

An incredible museum that shows the history and idea of this movement. When I see some minimalistic buildings, that are modern now, and if you know the principles of Bauhaus, you can immediately see that Germany had the same design 100 years ago. I love the idea of Bauhaus in every aspect of life. The museum gives so much information and the staff is friendly and always ready to help. The Bauhaus museum was my highlight of the Weimar Trip. Danke schön

It was great experience. For a moment one can feel the style and routine of old time

Interesting place from history. Very big and give many interesting information inside. In 2026 , they will close for the renovation so when you have a chance. Try it :) ticket costs 13 Euro in 2025

The Goethe museum costs pp € 13 pp. The Wohnung was to us the most interesting part. The other part of the museum contains many objects owned by Goethe among which several portraits. That part of the museum is definitely interesting but also has a somewhat hagiographic nature.

I really enjoyed this experience, especially having the app to lead you through the house was amazing. Genius to have it play when you hold your phone up to your ear! Also, the backyard was extremely beautiful and it really made you feel like you walked in the same house as Goethe, it was beautiful.

Goethe's House, or Goethes Wohnhaus, is a captivating museum that offers an in-depth look into the life of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The museum provides comprehensive insights into Goethe's personal and professional life, with well-curated exhibits that include original manuscripts, personal belongings, and detailed descriptions of his contributions to literature and science. The historical ambiance of the house, combined with the extensive information provided, makes it an enriching experience for visitors. It's a must-visit for anyone interested in German literature and the life of one of its most influential figures.

Very interesting life and he had a big house with many different rooms with specific purposes. Take the audioguide for sure, which is included in the ticket price. 1:30 to 3:00 to complete it depending how fast you go.

Amazing insights into the life of Goethe. Such a beautiful and inspiring space. Well presented and updated with video installations and the incredible wealth of the attached museum.

A beautifully restored and maintained library representing the decadence and thirst for knowledge of years past. It’s a great location and not too far away from the main shopping district in the old city. Entry is for a fee of roughly €10 per person and kids are free. You will be required to wear clumsy feeling slippers over your shoes to protect the old floorboards. There are set times when tours take place so maybe check the website before going. The library itself is a wonderful display of craftsmanship and eloquence. There are also many side attractions apart from the main room. The building also plays host to some travelling exhibitions and is also located above the more modern city library. There are small gifts available and plenty informative displays. I wouldn’t recommend small kids as they may get bored and make a lot of noise.

You have to buy tickets weeks in advance online if you plan to visit. We bought ours about a month in advance since the number of visitors per day is very limited. The visit itself was very disappointing. For the price of 8 euro per person you can only enter the Rococo library which turned out to be very very small. Everything is fenced and you can not go anywhere except walk a few steps further on the main aisle. Upper floor and all other side aisles are not accessible! There is no information regarding the library to read on spot! If you want to learn something, you have to have the Weimar tourist app pre installed on your phone and have headphones. The most ridiculous thing of all was the huge slippers we were given prior to entering. They are all one size (probably size 47-48) and women and kids with smaller feet have a big chance of tripping and falling down. This is absolutely ridiculous for the price of 8 euro! I do not recommend a visit! If you have 8 euro to spare, I recommend a visit to the Neues Weimar Museum instead which is much more interesting.

High entry price for such a small amount of time to be spent there. Also everything is only in German. You don’t see anything more than the main pictures. You can’t go upstairs either. I wouldn’t recommend unless you are a big bibliophile Tickets are timed. I got lucky and got in on the next round since I was solo

The library is worth visiting due to its historical significance and excellent maintenance. However, the front desk receptionist was quite cold and somewhat rude, which was disappointing. It would be great if they could be friendlier, considering it's a public place with many international visitors.While I understand language limitations, it's challenging when the staff doesn't speak English and is reluctant to communicate. In a tourist spot, especially a UNESCO heritage site, having bilingual staff would be beneficial. A warm and welcoming demeanor would also make a big difference.

If you like books, art, history and knowledge this place will enchant you. Yes it is small, yes you can’t visit many rooms, yes the libraries in Dublin and Coimbra are more beautiful, yes €8 can seem a lot, still, it is a place of historical importance and if you allow that fact to sink in (Goethe and Schiller both stood there, where you will stand) you’ll be as touched as I was.

If you are a student in Jena or Weimar don’t miss out on this gem. Use your Thoska card to register and take out books. Not only is it a gorgeous study space, but they have a huge selection of English books too. I do a lot of research on line, however this library has books available that were not available the Thulb in Jena.

The room is really beautiful, it's worth seing once in my opinion. Because of the system to buy a ticket for a 30 minutes slot, I thought the amount of people visiting at once would be limited. It was actually very packed so couldn't move around as freely as I would have wished (on a sunday around 11-12h) The employees were all friendly. Maybe a visit is more pleasant during the week days.

This park is very big and beautiful! Perfect place for a picnic or a walk, spending time with friends or on your own with a book. It’s also very pleasant to ride a bike here. The stone bridge and the view on the castle are my personal favorites in this park.

The park is wide and wonderful. There is a lot of nature, of wild animals and it is well-kept. There was a nice local food stand by the bridge and, most importantly, you could lose yourself in the green around. Only negative thing was a lack of WC facilities.

It's good place to enjoy nature in Weimar. Cool, calm, peaceful and a place where you can be stress free.

Relaxing environment. Well maintained.

A big park with small river running along the side with just a few mins walk to city Center. Beautiful and peaceful with interesting spots to check out. Should be even more beautiful and refreshing in Sommer. We love it there.

It was a very nice park. There are statues and different structures in every corner. I liked to have a really long walk around the river Ilm.

Nice park to relax or walk/cycle. Nothing spectaculair about it but it is pretty. Not very clean on some places and doesn't look very maintained.

History meets modern in this stylish and versatile thermal bath. Great place to relax.

These are my favourite therms! We come here at least once a year even though we live more than 3 hours away. Pros: + There are different attractions for the whole day + Beach feeling (sand room with sunset light, room to lye in shallow water watching a movie of waves + cave with floating salt water - all in the dome) + it's very quiet, you can really relax here, it's never too full, even during school holidays. Even when they have Aquagymnastik, you hardly notice it because the music is low, not annoyingly loud Techno like in other therms. You can always find free chairs and even an empty pool now and then. + Children are allowed inside the wellness dome which is great for families (and it's still quiet) + Occasionally (rarely) there are floating toys and/or noodles for the kids to play with in the vital pool (although unfortunately we only saw that 2 times out of our many visits). + In the summer you can enter the Freibad (Public outdoor pool) for free with slides and pools for toddlers and kids. + On top of the main indoor pool there is a quiet area with a small couch, good to nurse and sleep with a baby. This quiet room is also the quietest area of the therms for a nap + For those who like cold water, the main indoor pool temperature is cool enough to swim in (my husband says it could be a bit colder but it's fine, my son doesn't find it cold, for me it's too cold 😅) and in the dome there is a cold water foot path. + For those wearing crutches, most pools have a place to put the crutches before entering the pool and the toilets have a holding bar and a hook to hang your robe. Cons: - There aren't really children's pools in the therms but there are a few places where kids over 90 cm can stand. - before you enter the public pool, you need to go to the register at the entrance of the therms and pay what is due on your bracelet which is quite annoying - There aren't family changing rooms. Right next to the entrance there is a group changing room that has a diaper changing table (of course you risk someone opening the door while you're naked but in all these years it never happened to us fortunately 🙏). - There are also no family showers but next to most pools there are open mixed showers where the whole family can shower together although out in the open. We usually use the one next to the vital pool because it's a bit less in the public eye and we bathe with our swimsuits on. - 95% of the time we went to the restaurant, the woman at the register (different ones) were very very unfriendly (sometimes even rude) - expensive therms - we spend around 140€ for 2 adults and 1 child for 1 day including food (for comparison in Erding 250€, Rottal-Inn 80€) I recommend these therms to everyone who wants a relaxing day (even with kids 😉)

Probably one of the most popular Therme in Upper Franken Bavaria area. This is also another favorite place of mine to go as well. Just like all Therme in Germany, they have it all for pure relaxation. 🤙🌟⚜

Good program, par things not working because The Corona. But good place.

On saturday July 9th i was looking forward to getting Therapy from the couples package at your spa. Unfortunately it wasnt worth the 150 euros my wife spend. Im an soldier and my job is very strenuous an i have a bad back an also had the hopes in having some stress an muscle tension released during my massage. I and my wife were caught off guard when we didnt get full body massages for the price we paid but the woman who gave us the massages only rubbed our backs. I have to say ive paid about 50 Euro less for much better services.

Like being in one big wellness resort. Design ist great. Even the music in one of the saunas is great. I highly recommend it!

Great saunas (many of them, nice setting). The whole complex is pretty big.

Thank you for this wonderful experience! Many castles we have seen, but in this case, this is one of the few examples, a successful collaboration. Art (porcelain museum) and history (castle and its reconstruction). Compact but at the same time filled with interesting details at every point). Special mention should be made of the weather, which allowed us to walk around the neighborhood, take wonderful photos, relax and warm up! Views and surroundings!

In the village there are no parking places, but at the entry there is a paid one and then a free one. You have to walk up a bit. The view is nice. The exhibitions inside are wonderful , especially the porcelain one and the one in the tower.

15euro tickets per person. But you really get a good deal in my opinion. You get to visit inside the castle, see the porcelaine museum, throw your own plates with wishes on it, visit the tower, if you are lucky hear the organ player. There was a lot to do for the little ones as well as for adults. There are small fppd stands for cakes, waffles and bratwurst. You really have a nice view from here as well.

Great castle with an interesting history. The porcelain exhibit is highly recommend. They guide you through the whole history of porcelain in an interesting and entertaining way. Was really fun to toss the dishes as well. You should definitively take your time to see the tour. More over the castle looks very nice and kept in good condition.

It's a beautiful castle, with great views of the surrounding area. Enough information everywhere to make walking through the castle interesting. I recommend going there by car. The foot paths going to the castle are neglected. Not to be recommended for young children and elderly people. It's a steep hike.

Wonderful place, big and impressive. Many informations about the castle everywhere, especially the old cruel "tools" of the medieval time (torture) were a highlight. In the modern building is an interesting exhibition, it's worth a walk.

Beautiful castle. Small in size. Parking is down the steep slope. Not easy for the elderly. Staff was super pleasant!!. Watch your GPS carefully. Our brand new Toyota, had us going up walk paths and other wrong streets when we came. Great place for the children to stretch and run!!

We came on Saturday, didn't have to wait in line to enter. Place wasn't crowded at all, but parking space is a little bit small. There are few pools with different temperature of water and 2 jacuzzis inside. One pool is a quiet area with a huge dome roof and a huge mandala on the top, really great area to relax. Outside area also has a jacuzzi and a big pool. There are a few nudist saunas.

Spent lovely four hours at the Therme. Please notice that you cannot rent/hire towels, flip flops or anything else pool related. Stuff can only be bought. There are a couple of different pools with different waters and temperatures, also a couple of whirlpools. We had some potatoe wedges and fries from the restaurant which were nice. All in all it‘s quite clean and tidy

The place is filled with local guests but it can be an international attraction. It is about one hour ride on local train from Leipzig, but please be warned the train service is one per hour. Check the train schedule unless you want to wait for 55 minutes for the local train.

We caught a happy hour with 3 hours for 42 euros. There are several indoor pools with thermal water, 2 outside ones , jacuzzi baths and sauna area. The facilities are fine. The bathroom area was very dirty towards end of closing hours. We rented towels for 3 euros, the smell was not good, price a bit high However, the place is very German, if I may say so. Little English at reception, no English on written signs. Eating area just near main pool , people eating and drinking a lot, unpleasant smell. There is only sauna area with nude access or at least it is not clear if you can go also with your swimming wear, which might be more appropriate for your culture.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Toskana Therme Bad Sulza, and I must say, it was an experience beyond my expectations! From the moment I stepped foot into the park, I was greeted by a sense of tranquility and excitement that set the tone for an incredible day ahead. The variety of pools and attractions available at the aqua park is truly impressive. Whether you're looking for a relaxing soak in the mineral-rich thermal pools to ease your muscles, or an adrenaline-pumping adventure down the twisting water slides, there's something for everyone. The way the park seamlessly combines both relaxation and excitement is truly commendable. The well-maintained facilities and cleanliness of the park stood out immediately. The staff's dedication to keeping the premises immaculate did not go unnoticed. The changing rooms, showers, and restroom areas were all in impeccable condition, making my visit comfortable and enjoyable. One of the highlights of my visit was the variety of thermal pools available. Each pool is set at a different temperature, catering to various preferences. It was such a pleasure to alternate between the warm pools and the cooler ones, experiencing the benefits of the natural thermal waters. The peaceful ambiance around the pools, with lush greenery and comfortable loungers, added to the overall sense of relaxation. The food options within the park were surprisingly diverse and delicious. I had a satisfying meal from one of the on-site eateries

This is a beautiful and secluded place where you can just relax or have fun with friends. There are indoors and outdoors swimming pools as well as sauna. The view from the outdoors swimming pool is spectacular. Plus, they are continually playing music under the water. The price was not crazy and it was actually a very good deal for the quality of the place.

It’s clean and relaxing. The water temperature outside is not as warm as I expected but the air temperature inside is warm enough and satisfying. You can hear the music underwater in one of the pools. It has parking lot with reasonable price. The buffet offers some delicious and healthy meals and cold beer.

This place is a hidden gem that whispers tales of a bygone era. This is no ordinary museum; it's a time capsule, a portal to the past, where the echoes of the Cold War still resonate through the air. As a young soldier stationed in Germany during those turbulent times, the museum and exhibits hold special significance to me. I witnessed firsthand the stark contrast between the two sides of the border, the palpable tension that hung in the air like a thick fog. I watched the hope in the eyes of those who yearned for freedom and the relief in their faces when the Berlin Wall finally came crashing down. I was there, a moment in history as I took part in chipping it away. I highly recommend this place to anyone wanting to learn about the Cold War and the untold sacrifices of the people involved in the reunification of Germany.

A historic site, rightly called "Little Berlin." Admission is €4 for adults. The small cinema depicts the moving history of the site, which clearly illustrates the impact of the division of Europe on life in a provincial village. The large vehicle hall, with military and police vehicles from the Federal Republic of Germany and the GDR, is very interesting. I didn't see any food or kiosks.

We are an English family, just to be clear. This museum is an absolute eye opener. One of the best displays of the East-West Germany divide outside of Berlin. This community was divided right through the middle by the wall. The village was known as "Little Berlin". The staff were amazing and did everything they could to help us as we don't speak good German! The display of the checkpoint and wall are extremely interesting. There are a lot of monuments as well. There is also a vehicle museum. It is in a separate building up the hill, though the ticket is required for entry to all museum sections. Don't forget to check if out! There are toilets and a gift shop. Everything is disability accessible, but this is not really a great museum for a rainy day! If you like your recent history, this museum is 100% worth visiting!

The museum grounds are vast and in outstanding shape. Everything is well maintained. The museum itself offers a movie granting a comprehensive historical / historiographical overview about the area and its meaning that is expanded on in the upper exhibitionin room. The new museum wasn't finished when I visited, so that's part of the next visit. My favorite part was the chance to climb a watchtower: the view makes clear that those towers were not used to control what the enemy was doing but to control the own population. This of course is clear to everyone but to experience it was an insightful experience.

Small museum at the former border between the Bundesrepublik and DDR. Interesting to see the effects of the Cold War at such a local scale. When visiting the museum, don't skip the film which contains a lot video material from history. Very good to see it preserved this way!

I was an American soldier stationed with 2/2 Armored Cavalry Regiment and patrolled this sector of the border during the mid 80's. I won't bore everyone with tales of what we did to the East Germans (and what they did to us) - but by the time I visited the museum with my wife and niece in 2018, thankfully, tensions had cooled, and I had a wonderful discussion with the man giving the video presentation - who had been an East German Border Guard himself during the time I had been there! Funny.....I don't remember the Gaks being that big back in the day!

Terrific educational and historical gem of a divided town and smaller museum whose preservations are still on-going that houses different types of exhibitions (vehicles, historical accounts/photos, outside wall and watchtower, plus surrounding other facets, library). English is limited (outside placards excellent plus video). Well worth the drive out here (in this town cell signal may be lost so pay attention for when Google Maps won't load!). Ample parking and cheap €3 entrance price.

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Best ever

First class.

Most relaxed sauna I have found in Germany.

Genial! FKK all day long :)

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Unusual cathedral with two choirs and some intriguing features from as late as the 1980s. I'd recommend getting an audio guide (included with the tickets) in order to appreciate the many details, though in English at least, it is a bit pompous (hence the 4 stars). There are some fantastic gargoyles visible from the garden.

Beautiful place to see. Take some time there is quite a bit to explore. Try some singing at the crypt. The sound is amazing.

A masterpiece. A breathtaking example of Romanesque architecture with treasures of gothic sculptures in it. A must visit place. My favourite cathedral in all of Germany.

Felt like i went to gallery. So many details.. its like hide and seek. I could stay whole day in here. Very inspiring. Please go also the little garden. Its so peaceful.

Extremely rich architecture. We had the privilege of a one hour guided tour and learned a lot about the history of the dome, the unusual case of the founder figures, the narrow path to paradise, why you say "Buch aufschlagen" (to "beat open a book") in German for opening a book and many more details to understand what was going on for centuries behind these walls. An absolute must visit.

Probably one of Germanys gem!! The world's oldest Organ is definitely a sight and sound to be enjoyed. Architecture is just amazing!!

A very interesting church with an interesting history. The art in the church is unique and striking. The cathedral itself is worth a day trip to see this beautifully preserved 1,000 year old World Heritage Site. Sadly, the cathedral is about the only thing worth seeing in Naumburg. We were there on a Saturday and the town rolls up the sidewalk at noon except for a few cafes near the cathedral.

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(Translated by Google) I can recommend it if you're interested in architectural structures 👍🏼 The best view of the bridge, however, is from higher elevations or in autumn 🍂🎃/winter ☃️❄️ (when not everything is blooming and growing so picturesquely). The hiking trail there also offers some beautiful natural features! (Original) Kann ich empfehlen, wenn ihr euch für architektonische Konstruktionen interessiert 👍🏼 Den besten Blick auf die Brücke hat man aber eher von höheren Standorten aus oder im Herbst 🍂🎃/ Winter ☃️❄️ (also dann, wenn nicht alles so malerisch blüht und wächst) Der Wanderweg dahin hat auch einige schöne Naturbegebenheiten zu bieten!

(Translated by Google) In itself a nice place to visit. It's wonderful to walk around. But unfortunately the bridge is still being built, which is why you can't go up. (Original) An sich ein schöner Ausflugsort. Man kann wunderbar ringsherum spazieren. Aber leider wird die Brücke noch immer gebaut, weshalb man nicht hoch kann.

(Translated by Google) Wonderful place, fresh air, interesting walk. (Original) Прекрасное место, свежий воздух, интересная прогулка.

(Translated by Google) Would you like to discover a beautiful place where you can hike, get in touch with nature, socialize with your friends, and get to know this beautiful place called Jocketa? What a beautiful place, where you'll discover the beautiful bridge, currently being renovated to last for over 150 years. You can also discover a giant tree measuring 36.5 meters, which you can hug for direct contact with Mother Earth. This is also a great place to have a picnic, take beautiful photos, and even dip your feet in the river and feel the flow of the water. Let yourself be carried away by the sounds of the birds and discover even more of nature along the way. Excellent choice for hiking, for summer and (Original) Möchten Sie einen schönen Ort entdecken, an dem Sie wandern können, in Kontakt mit der Natur kommen, sich mit Ihren Freunden austauschen und diesen schönen Ort namens Jocketa kennenlernen können? Was für ein schöner Ort, wo Sie die schöne Brücke, die derzeit renoviert wird, um mehr als 150 Jahre mehr zu halten entdecken. Sie können auch einen riesigen Baum entdecken, der 36,5 Meter misst und den Sie umarmen können, um direkten Kontakt mit Mutter Erde zu haben. An diesem Ort kann man auch picknicken, schöne Fotos machen und sogar die Füße in den Fluss stecken und das Fließen des Wassers spüren. Lassen Sie sich von den Klängen der Vögel mitreißen und entdecken Sie auf dem Weg noch mehr von der Natur. Ausgezeichnete Wahl für Wanderungen, für den Sommer und

(Translated by Google) Simply gorgeous, at least for anyone who likes Henry v.d. Velde. A beautiful garden, a small café in the house, and the house itself, simply wonderful. A big thank you to the owners for saving the house. (Original) Einfach traumhaft, zumindest wer Henry v.d. Velde mag. Ein schöner Garten,kleines Café im Haus und das Haus für sich, einfach herrlich. Ein großes Dankeschön an die Besitzer für die Rettung des Hauses.

(Translated by Google) On February 11th, 2023 we visited Villaschulenburg. The house designed by Henry van de Velde is such a beautiful dream home. Every room has been lovingly restored and I really like it. The light, the colors and the straight lines are simply beautiful to look at. We had a very nice time here. Thanks for that! (Original) Am 11.02.2023 besuchten wir die Villa Schulenburg. Das von Henry van de Velde entworfene Haus ist ein so schönes Traumhaus. Jeder Raum ist sehr liebevoll restauriert und gefällt mir extrem gut. Das Licht, die Farben und die Geradlinigkeit ist einfach schön anzusehen. Wir hatten hier eine sehr schöne Zeit. Danke dafür!

(Translated by Google) A house as a work of art, very beautiful. (Original) Een huis als kunstwerk, erg mooi.

(Translated by Google) Very interesting exhibition about the pioneer of the Bauhaus generation, artist, product designer and architect Henry van de Velde. After an eventful history - including as a medical school - the villa of the textile manufacturer and patron Paulschulenburg, which he designed and furnished, is now a worthy work of art, not only for art connoisseurs. We had a very informative tour inside and outside. In addition to the life and work of van de Velde, the work of theschulenberg family, other students and masters of the later Bauhaus era and the current owner Kielstein were honored here. It is thanks to the latter that what is visible again today. There is also a small café on site and parking spaces next door. Of course you can also explore the house and garden independently, but the tour is of high quality. (Original) Sehr interessante Ausstellung über den Vorreiter der Bauhausgeneration, Künstler, Produktgestalter und Architekten Henry van de Velde. Die von ihm entworfene und eingerichtete Villa des Textilfabrikanten und Mäzens Paul Schulenburg ist nach wechselhafter Geschichte - u.a. als Medizinische Fachschule - mittlerweile ein würdiges Gesamtkunstwerk nicht nur für Kunstkenner. Wir haben eine sehr informative Führung innen und im Außenbereich erlebt. Hier wurde neben Leben und Schaffen van de Veldes auch das Wirken der Familie Schulenberg, weiterer Schüler und Meister der späteren Bauhausepoche und des heutigen Eigentümers Kielstein gewürdigt. Letzterem ist das heute wieder Sichtbare zu verdanken. Es gibt auch ein kleines Café im Haus, Parkplätze nebenan. Man kann natürlich auch selbständig Haus und Garten erkunden, aber die Führung hat eine hohe Qualität.

(Translated by Google) I was thrilled by Haus Schulenburg in Gera—an architectural highlight. I was particularly impressed by the commitment of the local people. It's fantastic that such people exist! (Original) Das Haus Schulenburg in Gera hat mich begeistert – ein architektonisches Highlight. Besonders beeindruckt hat mich das Engagement der Menschen vor Ort. Großartig, dass es solche Menschen gibt!

(Translated by Google) Brilliant building! After Villa Esche in Chemnitz and Haus Hohe Pappeln, this is our third property by star architect Henry van de Velde that we looked at. Completely thrilled again! It's hard to believe that the city of Gera gave up this world-class work of art (for whatever reason). The house, designed by Henry van de Velde in 1913/14, is now privately owned. All the more pleasing that neither expense nor effort was spared to restore this architectural jewel to its former glory and almost true to the original. My respect to the owners for this achievement. It cannot be valued highly enough that this testimony to architectural history is now available to the general public. The tour of the premises moved us emotionally. (Original) Geniales Gebäude! Nach Villa Esche in Chemnitz und Haus Hohe Pappeln unsere dritte Immobilie von Stararchitekt Henry van de Velde, die wir uns angesehen haben. Wieder restlos begeistert! Kaum zu glauben, dass die Stadt Gera dieses Gesamtkunstwerk von Weltrang (aus welchen Nöten heraus auch immer) aus den Händen gegeben hat. Das 1913/14 von Henry van de Velde entworfene Haus befindet sich heute in Privatbesitz. Um so erfreulicher, dass weder Kosten noch Mühen gescheut wurden, um dieses Architekturjuwel wieder in altem Glanz und nahezu originalgetreu erstrahlen zu lassen. Mein Respekt an die Eigentümer für diese Leistung. Man kann es nicht hoch genug bewerten, dass dieses Zeugnis der Architekturgeschichte heute der Allgemeinheit zur Verfügung steht. Die Besichtigung der Räumlichkeiten hat uns emotional stark bewegt.

(Translated by Google) Very impressive and something special. You should definitely visit. The tour was extremely interesting, competent and simply nice. (Original) Sehr eindrucksvoll und etwas besonderes. Sollte man unbedingt besuchen. Die Führung wurde ausgesprochen interessant, kompetent und einfach nett durchgeführt.

Very impressive piece of engineering!!!!

Massive bridge made out of bricks. It blends quite well into the landscape because there is a forest growing all around it. We were able to walk all around and under it. Worth seeing and there are some lovely walking forest trails around the bridge.

Absolutely amazing bridge.

Biggest brick made Aquädukt in the world with some panoramic hills around it

The biggest brick bridge in the world. Nothing special underneath it, but nice to look at the construction from local hills. The special feeling is seeing the train crossing it.

Amazing place. #must see! there is a big parking place ( fee during day )

Interesting place as a short stopover. The building itself, when viewed live, makes a big impression. Nearby, on a hill, there is a terrace from which you will definitely take a nice photo for your travel album. Good parking and a gift shop for those interested. I have paid parking in all such places and you have to accept it.

A grand cathedral loaded with historical artifacts and works of art. Wonderful sculpture and wood carving. Placed in a beautiful landscape, it is a gem of medieval architecture.

Beautiful place ..

Very beautiful castle with a cathedral and nice park

7pm and I am the only Person on this amazing Dom plaza - on the Romantic Street in Sachsen-Anhalt

Beautiful Dom and very pretty surrounding areas, paying to go inside is not worth it.

The confluence of Religion and art , nice place and spiritual !!!

Beautiful cathedral! Unfortunately the entry fee is rather pricy for the simple opportunity of visiting a church (permission to take photos is charged extra). However, a visit is worth it as you'll be able to take a look at the impressive "Merseburg Charms". Staff are friendly and lots of interesting information is given on the cathedral, it's history and the exponates displayed.

A must see when you are around in Halle with kids. Easy to reach by tram directly from the main station. (3 stops only) We found the concept awesome! This is the oldest chocolate factory in Germany with very impressive history and flair. You can even taste different sorts of pralines. The factory store is great and staff is very friendly. Ideally to buy some gifts😀. Highly recommended and anytime again.

Great museum for both children and adults. Delicious chocolate and reasonable price

This factory is located about 20 minutes away from the train station in Halle (by foot). The shop is big and offers good prices and products you can't always find in supermarkets.

Chocolate for factory price, I'm in! Big discount on pralines, especially the bags of 500g, about 5€ for 500g instead of 10€! Really nice service, put our products in our bags for us :)

Nice museum. Reasonable prices. Warm welcome.

An interesting place to visit. I liked the chocolate museum but think it might benefit from becoming a bit more interactive. Being able to look at the sweet stuff being produced rocks. The factory outlet is great as well.

Great museums with a chocolate room, and it is possible to see how the chocolate is produced. The store offers a lot of chocolate products extremely low price

We came just as the inside visitor area was closing, but the grounds were really well maintained and have been beautifully restored. The village of Altenburg, as seen from the castle grounds, is quite the sight. Wonderful experience!

This palace is just averagely interesting and so I would only recommend it to you if you are indeed very interested in royal dynasties. Inside you will also find a card playing museum (yes really), since Altenburg was once a major source of it‘s production. The museum is rather small and is only suited for people interested intros special topic. You will also find some nice royal pictures and vases and stuff. The shop is okay. You will find special souvenirs there like the playing cards and local mustard from Altenburg.

Nice place. You can see the castle.

Gigantic historic complex built on top of a hill, with different periods visible.

Interesting castle, very good condition. We took a guided tour in German, which was informative. The playing card museum is also worth a look.

It's alright but not one of the very well preserved castles. Go visit in summer since there is no heating in winter. The guided tour took forever, 90 min. and only showed 2 large halls and the small church without the visitors being able to freely move around. The castle itself is a hodgepodge of various styles and add-ons, as early as medieval and ranging to art nouveau.

Stumbled upon this gem of a city at the last minute. Amazing town with huge castle from an important dynasty of Saxony , Thuringia and other locations. I'm glad I got to see some of the grounds in disrepair before everything gets renovated. This place is an easy light rail ride from Leipzig. I highly recommend this sleeping beauty!

I suggest to not to go half asleep,but I loved It haha

It was fun and more difficult than expected.

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(Translated by Google) We spent a fun and exciting afternoon here, searching for five stamps to conquer the labyrinths. Highly recommended. The final stamp was a real pain, and we kept running into the same visitors who were also looking for it until we finally got it. The staff was very friendly, and parking is available in front of the building. We were there for a total of two hours. (Original) Wir haben einen lustigen und spannenden Nachmittag hier verbracht. Auf der Suche nach 5 Stempeln, um die Labyrinthe zu bezwingen. Wirklich empfehlenswert. Der letzte Stempel hat uns so manchen Nerv geraubt, und wir sind ständig den selben Besuchern, die ebenso auf der Suche waren, über den Weg gelaufen, bis wir ihn endlich hatten. Das Personal war sehr freundlich, parken ist vor dem Gebäude möglich. Insgesamt waren wir 2h dort.

(Translated by Google) It's a bit dated, though. The four themed labyrinths, some of which are dark, are interesting, and we laughed a lot. It's great fun for children. Some of the outdoor play equipment doesn't work properly. EC cards aren't accepted. (Original) Zwar bereits etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Die 4 Themenlabyrinthe, teilweise im dunkeln zu erkunden ist interessant und wir haben viel gelacht. Für Kinder ist es ein großer Spaß. Die Spielgefährten im Außenbereich funktionieren teilweise nicht richtig. EC Karte wird nicht akzeptiert.

Beautiful church with stained glass windows. We had the pleasure of attending a musical showcase with the Thomanerchor Leipzig. This was such an amazing experience. When visiting remember to also look up at the domed roof and admire the small intricate designs.

Bach's church where he worked and lived, and is buried. This is a must-see If you are in Leipzig. The interior is beautiful with stained glass and various carvings and ornamentation. The church and connected buildings are very large. I saw a couple school groups here.

Seeing Bach's church was the reason we came to Germany and it didn't disappoint, at least according to my Bachophile son. It was easy to buy tickets at the door and you could easily see the whole thing in 30 minutes. But very contemplative and it's fun to imagine history's greatest composer walking those same steps. I'd recommend bringing some headsets and Bach albums (although the museum next door had ample samples) as it was silent when we were there. There's a few interesting artifacts from Bach.

I visited this church in March, 2025. I was deeply moved to visit this church, so rich in history and positive energy. Moreover, I felt the timelessness of Bach’s notes resonating throughout the space. It was truly thrilling! 💖

Beautiful church with excellent comprehensive guide in English. Don't miss the Bach artefacts in the small room on the right of the main entrance. Interesting stained glass and contemporary Bach organ. For those following Martin Luther, there's a window of him with Frederick the Wise and Melanchthon.

st. thomas church (thomaskirche) in leipzig is famous for its music. it's where j.s. bach worked for 27 years and is buried. it's also home to the legendary st. thomas boys choir (thomanerchor) – try to catch their weekly performances (motets) if you can. it's a beautiful, historic church and a must-see for any music fan in leipzig

If you have interest in the history of J.S Bach & view his final resting place, Leipzig is the city you must visit. Visited the church on a weekday, not too crowded which makes it pleasant to walk around. Beautiful church with Cathedral glass design with J.S Bach & Mendelssohn.

This Is the most amazing zoo I've ever been to. It's so big with the kids. We could only see a portion of it, but the jungle experience especially with the boat ride was so cool. All of the exhibits are wonderful. I would highly recommend to anyone to visit the zoo. Easily one of the best zoos in the world.

Beautiful zoo with a rich variety of animals and habitats! Especially Gondwanaland was amazing giving you the feeling of actually being in the jungle!( don’t forget to get on the little boat trip, super cheap and worth the experience). Love, Greece!!!🇬🇷❤️

Leipzig Zoo is one of the best zoos I‘ve ever visited. Large enclosures. Many events throughout the day. Amazing infrastructure (you can find maps, sign posts, and directions for a tour that leads you through the entire zoo everywhere). They also don’t solely focus on the animals as mere entertainment but seek to inform kids in playful ways about preservation/biology/even physics in the aquarium. Leipzig Zoo also provides a variety of restaurants and snack bars that are evenly distributed across the entire Zoo. I wholly recommend visiting, whether alone or with friends and family. It’s an amazing and informative experience!

Best zoo in Germany especially with huge greenhouse of tropical forest and self moving boats along river with warm climate. Highly recommended for both adults and children alike

This zoo park was fantastic. I would recommend this to everyone. There is so much to see and you should have water with you because food and water prices there is too expensive. WC is free which is very good. And I suggest you guys to go early there, zoo opens at 9 am and closes at 7pm. As I mentioned earlier there is lot to see so you probably will need some rest. And one good thing about this zoo park is that you see animals without any borders and it is kind of crazy but it is safe. So enjoy with your trip everyone.

Zoo Leipzig is a great place to visit with kids. The grounds are very clean with almost no smell, and there are nice play and climbing facilities for children. A fun and family-friendly zoo experience!

This zoo is arguably the best in Europe. The animals have the freedom to roam, creating a more natural environment, and plenty of dining options are available. Don’t miss the chance to watch the monkeys and explore Gondwanaland. It's truly a fantastic spot for some quality time with your children.

I love the historic buildings in this square. Some are over 400 years old. From Friday through Sunday, the street comes alive with food and street performers. I loved the energy and vibe!

The Marktplatz in Leipzig always has something going on. While I visited this year, the Weinfest was happening. Also, from this central place you'll have a great point from which to decide to go to any place in Leipzig.

One of the best in Leipzig. You can do enjoying yourself with nice surrounding you. I spent like 1 hours here. The weather also nice during summer.

Great bars and eateries. Lovely buildings. Great beer. Could have done with a police presence to curtail a particularly aggressive individual smashing bottles two nights in a row in the same spot. Otherwise splendid.

🏙 Marktplatz Leipzig, The heart of the city. Surrounded by historic buildings and lively cafés, Leipzig’s market square has been the city’s vibrant meeting point for centuries. Here, history, culture, and everyday life come together in perfect harmony. ✨

I had the opportunity of visiting the Markt area during Weihnachtsmarkt and you can't get any better than this. The area is bustling with people, several food shops (of course you can try the traditional Glühwein), and much more.

the historical center of the city contains its charm and calm, even most of the buildings were completely renovated or reconstructed after the war. der Markt is a must visit area indeed, and it is still works as a real marketplace on weekdays with decent produce

Very pretty church inside, and amazing cold-war era history to it. In fact I think one of the Stasi has been working in the Church since the wall came down judging by his manner when I visited a few weeks ago. OK so I was taking a photo (apologies as I never realised that taking a picture of a building that is dedicated to a make-believe figure is disrespectful, and I don't remember seeing Thou Shalt Not Take Pictures In My Holy Buildings in the commandments when Charlton Heston brought them forth from high upon a Hollywood hill somewhere), but this guy was just plain self righteous and rude. Be polite, and treat us mere mortal sinners as human beings. We make mistakes so why not forgive us our trespasses. Hmmm....where have I heard that phrase before?

This church is deeply intertwined with history, offering a unique glimpse into the past. A must-visit for anyone interested in architecture and cultural heritage!

If you're visiting Leipzig, St. Nicholas Church is an absolute must-see. While it's historically and religiously significant, it's also an incredibly meaningful place in the history of music—making it especially memorable for those who love music and the arts. I’ve visited two years in a row to attend performances during the Bach Festival, and each time was a rich and unique experience thanks to the world-class music and the special atmosphere that only this venue can offer. Located right in the city center, the church is easily accessible and surrounded by plenty of other attractions and dining options within walking distance.

OK, I must confess that this is a place with a very specific focus (JS Bach) and purpose (to draw us into the life and music of Bach) - and I happen to be a Bach junkie. Having said that, it is a beautiful church and the Friday/Sunday concerts are excellent (and packed). It is helpful to realize, however, that everything is in German, and that Leipzigers are not as proficient in English as others in Europe.

While it feels strange to “rate” a church, I choose to do so in order to help maintain awareness of the importance of this church both as a place of worship and with its important place in music history. This is, after all, the church where Johan Sebastian Bach’s masterpiece, the St. John Passion, was first performed. During his many years of tenure in charge of the liturgical music for all of Leipzig’s churches at the time, Bach would have performed, directed the choir and written music for this church on numerous occasions.

It’s a highly historical place for the German reunification. It’s the place where protests were located and German people in the GDR gathered to stand up against the socialist regime. It’s a must see when in Leipzig! It’s free to visit but 3 Euro for pictures. It’s wonderfully renovated and colourful. Sometimes you even have the possibility to listen to concerts.

Beautiful church, which is best known for the weekly peace prayers that started during the Cold War and continue to this day. There is a small exhibition about this prayer movement.

Biggest train stations in Europe lots of stores and restaurants to choose from that are mostly all good plus a lot of railways definitely a place to visit for tourists from Germany or other countries.

Good street food restaurants ,a nice place to pause in between travels !

The largest in Europe.. 😍 Best train station I have been! 👌 With multiple railways and connecting Trips to offer.. A Subway can also be found in this big trainstation... And no worry for having a long connecting Trips, a mall is also within the Station. Various Restaurants and Shops available..

So far the nicest Bahnhof I've seen in Germany, always busy with people passing through and people just coming to shop. As it houses so many great stores to shop in over 3 levels with so many things to see and amazing food options. You can't come to leipzig without seeing it as it is the main train station. Even made more lovely around Christmas or as they say Weinachten, as lots more food stalls open up.

This station is very big, but it is really easy to find the way. Electronic devices such as ticket machines, th e screens are well thought and useful

Super convenient, many shops. The architecture is very impressive too. At the same time, it's noisy, it's crowded. Well, it's a railway station after all.

Beautiful Christmas decorations inside of the building, which adds up to the uniqueness of the historical building.

At the entrance, a welcoming entrance with an airy crypt with heating. On the first floor there was a film that explains the entire history from the origins in the early 1800s to the present day. Viewing is recommended. Then you climb up to the first internal cornice, which is very overhanging. You then climb to the upper floors, and then you reach the first external cornice located under the feet of the statues that can be seen from outside. You can take the elevator up to that level. From there, you climb to the highest part of the building with a very narrow but well-made stone staircase. A visit is recommended to better understand the history of the city. Full adult ticket price €12

A stunning monument that witnessed through its history empires, kingdoms and republics coming and going…. A must see by everyone who loves history! Fabulous views to the city as well as relaxing beautiful park!

Great experience with a rich history. I chose a non audio self tour and would highly recommend this. It's a place of reflection and would rather go undisturbed. The staircase to the top is steep though. Just so you know 😉

If you had only one thing to do in Leipzig, please visit this place. This monument is the tallest in all of Europe and it commemorates the war that broke Napoleon. No tickets required

This intense and impressive monument is a MUST SEE if you are in Leipzig. The scale is stunning and is reminiscent of the Mines of Moria in Lord of the Rings. There are multiple lifts but if you want to get to the top viewing area, you have to use the stairs and it is a little walk. No bad, but most people emerged a little winded and sweaty. The sweeping views of Leipzig are great and, if you go on a sunny day, you can see many miles/kilometers in every direction. Highly recommended.

A really impressive monument. It really makes you feel the enormity of the event being memorialized much like the World War I monument in Kansas City. There was a feeling of heaviness about the monument and it made me feel retrospective. A very nice visit. A stroll through the cemetery nextdoor is also warranted.

the monument to the battle of the nations in leipzig is a massive, seriously impressive monument commemorating napoleon's defeat in the 1813 battle. it's one of europe's largest, and you can climb to the top for panoramic views of leipzig. inside, the huge stone figures are really powerful. it's a bit outside the city center but easily reached by tram and definitely worth a visit for its history and scale

Magical setting for a festival with those giant machines. However the place was all tarmac and concrete and barriers to handle gigantic concert crowds. It was not very charming or inviting in that sense. We went to whole festival.

Big free parking available, and I noticed plenty of people camping inside the area. Entry is around 8 €, which is fair for what you get. FERROPOLIS is an amazing place if you’re into industrial history or just want to see something different. You’ll find giant excavators, bucket-wheel excavators, and other massive industrial machines from the old open-cast mining days—they’re seriously impressive in person. There’s a guided tour available for an extra 3 €, which gives you a bit more info and the chance to climb on two of the machines (the rest are for viewing only). The whole site has a cool, post-apocalyptic vibe and is definitely worth a visit if you’re nearby. I’d recommend it for anyone interested in engineering, photography, or just unique experiences.

If you like big machinery, then you'll love Ferrorpilis! They even let you go up onto them and explore. This place is also set up for festivals and concerts. My wife and I look forward to coming back for a future festival here.

A total bucket list item while living in Germany. As a fan of big machines I loved being able to walk all around and on these earth movers.

Excellent venue for a Music festival. You feel like you have been transported to a different dimension. Also, I love they have the camp section far away from the stages, so you can get a good night of sleep.

This is not a place for everyone. Only those who have keen interest in big machines will find it interesting. I found it to be a place of my interest.

What an amazing place for a metal festival. The venue was absolutely stunning, lighting was on point. Stage setups perfect, theme fit in very well with the general atmosphere. All in all a great experience at Full Force festival and I will definitely visit again!

A very beautiful medieval castle to visit. A bit far from the city but it is a hidden gem that you need to visit. You can even visit the museum inside it.

I don't give five stars just like that. But this castle deserves them. It balances perfectly on the edge of history with experiences for children. Count at least an hour to go through it. More likely. Unfortunately, the tower is closed. But that black kitchen... awesome.

A beautiful castle with a thousand-year history in a romantic place above the river. Tours without a guide. Definitely worth a visit.

Great view from the top of the castle. You can come & take a scoop of ice cream and enjoy the sunny day.

This is an excellent castle to visit! Whenever you hear the word castle this is the type of place you are thinking of! We originally thought that we would only stop for maybe an hour but we stayed for about 2.5 hours looking through the place! The admission price that I paid was 5Euros. The first room that you enter has a screen that you can press a button to learn more about the castle. The language options are German or English. I highly recommend that you visit this place. Please take a look at some of the photos I have posted as well.

Was there for the medieval festival. I enjoyed it a lot. There was musik and all people were in costumes. The place was perfect. There is a museum insude the castle and a beautiful view on the river and town.

Nice museum they have. Not at all in English but they said that the next year 2024 will have the guide in English as well.

As museums go this one is very special. Whilst most of us just know of the PoW side of the castle's history, there's more to it. Accordingly it is not right to focus on one aspect of the history and the way to get around that is very impressive. We spent three hours exploring and the time flew by. Lots of interactive guidance and it is all quite fascinating. We also stayed in the castle's hostel, which was very clean, good value and provided 1/2 board food.

Excellent museum and entrance is only 10 euro per person. You walk around on your own and are equipped with handheld table/histopad and scan codes all around. As you go along you collect items so it was interesting also for the teenager. The castle is big but doesn't have much furniture or anything. There are lots of stories about escapes from the castle and it makes it really interesting.

It takes a bit of effort to get here - we took train and bus - but, it is well worth it. The castle and museum, including the virtual tour are just excellent. We were fascinated by the stories and virtual presentation is first class. It was not too busy and the town itself has some nice character and a few places for lunch. Add this fascinating place to your itinerary if you can!

Excellent place to visit. Loads to see. Spent over 2hrs going around the castle and the time flew by. The Histopad is brillinat in bringing the history of the place to life. Great for general history or spcifically on WW2. Highly recommended.

Unique place regarding its history - mainly all the PoW escape attempts during WWII. You walk around with an interactive tablet which gives you tons of information about the place and the daring, fascinating escapes. You get to see how it looked like then, and what they really did, from tunnels, through hidden passages in walls, to a glider built in the attic. Must see, definitely. The interactive tablet works really great, they put a lot of effort into the details. There is of course much more to the history of the castle than the brief WWII period, and you get to learn that as well. They kept the decor minimalistic but it works very well, you see how the place was changed and redecorated over centuries, e.g. doors being painted 18 times over 500 years. You park for free just outside the castle, there are maybe 70 spaces. If full then look around the market square, it's just a few mins away on foot. There should be less people if you start when they open at 10am. It takes anywhere between 2 and 4 hours depending on how much you want to read/learn/listen to, and it's very engaging. There are also free toilets.

The castle offers 2 tours, 1 with a tablet where you scan a point and can view a room as it was during ww2, or as the original castle, 2nd option is the Extended Tour, here a guide takes you around places around the castle where the escapes were tried and succeeded. Together about 4 hours of interesting and informative information and history. Our guide was excellent keeping to schedule but answering all questions. The castle was always more than a ww2 prison but our visit met all our expectations. I'd recommend the extended tour, but you need to plan ahead and book for one in your language. One thing missing- a cafe

We were totally blessed with an almost empty Colditz Castle, Making the atmosphere inside unreal It's hard to think over 300 prisoners tried to escape this place with 31 succeeding. We didn't go in the museum simply because it's not dog friendly but however you can tour quite a lot of the castle including a couple of art installations. Needless to say if your ever touring through Germany put it on the list you won't be disappointed