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Journey of discovery: Open Monument Day in the Gotha district!
On September 14, 2025, Gotha will open numerous monuments for Open Monument Day. Experience history, diversity and cultural heritage!
Journey of discovery: Open Monument Day in the Gotha district!
On September 14, 2025 it will be that time again: The Open Monument Day is at the door. This year the event has the motto: “Valuable: priceless or irreplaceable?”. Around 40 properties will open their doors at a special event in the Gotha district. The goal The aim of the event is to give visitors an understanding of the diversity and historical significance of the monuments.
From homes to churches to museums and memorials – the selection of participating properties is large. There are also numerous accompanying events, including concerts, exhibitions and church services, to round out the cultural experience. What's particularly appealing is the opportunity to experience the city from a new perspective and discover hidden treasures.
Insights into the experiences
Some of the highlights that await visitors are:
- Bad Tabarz: Heimatmuseum mit einer besonderen Sonderausstellung und Blasmusik von 10 bis 17 Uhr.
- Crawinkel: Alte Mühle mit Ausstellungen und Führungen von 10 bis 15 Uhr.
- Friedrichswerth: Schloss mit Führungen und Café von 10:30 bis 16:30 Uhr.
- Gotha: Schloss Friedrichsthal mit Waidhausführung und Orangerie, ebenfalls von 10 bis 17 Uhr.
- Gräfenhain: Dreifaltigkeitskirche mit Führungen und Orgelkonzert von 10 bis 17 Uhr.
In addition to these highlights, visitors can admire the historic town centers and various half-timbered houses. Those interested should also take a look Mobile app from the German Foundation for Monument Protection. This not only offers information about monuments and events, but also an interactive route planner and a reminder function.
A call to participate
The Open Monument Day has been coordinated by the German Foundation for Monument Protection since 1993 and this year celebrates a variety of over 9,000 events in around 6,000 listed objects nationwide. All activities offered are mostly free of charge and can be easily accessed online. The central opening ceremony takes place in Gera and is part of the European Heritage Days.
Another exciting element is the photo campaign for citizens, where the most beautiful photos can be submitted until September 16th. Readers can expect the winning photos in the November issue of “Monuments” magazine.
Take advantage of the opportunitySeptember 14th, to experience the rich history and irreplaceable values of the monuments in the Gotha district - an opportunity that should not be missed!