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 State Theatre at night

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.

Theatre evening · music · selected family performances

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.

Monastery & open-air museum · families · largely outdoors

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.

Technology & vintage vehicles · also for rainy days

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.

Crafts · glassmaking history · also for rainy days

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.

Town stroll · half-timbered houses · history

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.

Astronomy · planetarium · families

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.

Spices & regional history · families · also for rainy days

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.

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