Discover southern Thuringia
Theatre & culture
An evening at the theatre, a museum visit or a journey through regional craft history: these destinations bring variety to your holiday, even on rainy days.

Meiningen
Meiningen State Theatre
Drama, musical theatre, concerts and puppet theatre make the theatre town a destination for a wide range of interests. Choose a performance from the current programme.
Book your tickets in good time. The venue and start time are listed with each event.
Kloster Veßra near Themar
Hennebergisches Museum Kloster Veßra
The historic monastery and open-air museum combine monastic history, half-timbered houses and everyday life in the Henneberg region. A play barn and discovery activities also make it interesting for families.
Allow time for the extensive grounds and check current exhibitions and events.
Suhl
Suhl vehicle museum
From bicycles and motorcycles to cars: the museum at Congress Centrum Suhl tells the story of vehicles and the town's close connection with the Simson brand.
A good addition to a day exploring Suhl.
Lauscha
Lauscha glass art museum
Delicate figures, glass Christmas decorations and artistic glasswork offer insights into a defining tradition of the Thuringian Forest.
Find out about current exhibitions before your visit.
Schmalkalden
Schmalkalden's historic old town
Combine half-timbered architecture and Reformation history on a stroll through town. Wilhelmsburg Palace offers a cultural focus for your visit.
On a rainy day, combine your walk with the palace museum.
Suhl · Hoheloh
Suhl observatory & planetarium
Discover stars, planets and the vastness of space at a planetarium show. In suitable weather, selected events may include an observation through the telescope.
Choose a suitable show from the current Suhler Sternfreunde programme. Recommended ages and observation dates depend on the event.
Schönbrunn · Schleusegrund
Schönbrunn Spice Museum
Smell spices, discover where they come from and learn about Schönbrunn's spice-making tradition: the museum at Schleusegrund tourist information invites you on a journey for the senses.
Neustädter Straße 20, 98667 Schleusegrund, Schönbrunn district. Please check current opening hours and activities with the provider before visiting.
For current opening hours, prices and visitor information, follow the provider's “Plan your visit” link. The map shows approximate road distances from the selected attraction.