Maya Hess is now heading the Kultourstadt Gotha - a new chapter begins!

Maya Hess is now heading the Kultourstadt Gotha - a new chapter begins!

New impulses for Gotha's cultural landscape: Maya Hess has been the new managing director of Kultourstadt Gotha GmbH since today. At the age of only 30 she brings a breath of fresh air to the organization, which is responsible for events, tourism and cultural institutions in the city. Hess, who has been working in urban society since 2014, has made a name for herself with her extensive experience and creative skill. Her career is remarkable: she completed a bachelor's degree in marketing management at IUBH Erfurt and followed with a master's degree in event marketing at the Technical University of Chemnitz.

Heß has been responsible for central events and cultural impulses in Gotha. Her biggest projects include the international flag swinging meeting, the cultural nights and the anniversary "100 Years of Gotha - Illumination in the Park". A highlight of her career was the organization of the 19th Thuringia Day, which took place from 2 to May 4, 2025 above Gotha and attracted 250,000 visitors. The MDR Thuringia Easter walk, which took place on April 20, also wore its handwriting. Hess emphasizes the importance of the team and the ideas for the further development of the city.

major events in focus

In the planning, there are two important events for Gotha: On April 20, the MDR Thuringia takes place Easter walk, which promises a special highlight for hiking friends. Here the participants with four hiking routes, which range from over one to almost 16 kilometers, are led through the idyllic nature around Gotha. In the rose garden between Schloss Friedenstein and the Ducal Museum there are also catering stands and cultural entertainment that make the event a feast for young and old.

This is followed by the 19th Thuringia Day, which promises in exactly 250,000 expected visitors. It is celebrated with the Gothardus Festival at the same time, and Kultourstadt Gotha GmbH plays a central role in the organization. The program items will be presented in a press conference on January 30th. Applications for position participants are possible by January 20, and permits or cancellations are expected by mid -February at the latest.

the diversity of Thuringia

Thuringia, also known as the "green heart of Germany", offers a varied landscape with its meadows, forests and nature parks. The region is rich in culture and tradition, which is reflected in its numerous medieval cities such as Arnstadt, Eisenach, Erfurt and Weimar. The state also has a lot to offer through great personalities such as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Martin Luther. Whether Thuringian sausages or onion cake, regional cuisine is legendary. Particular attention also applies to the festival year "1250 years of Gotha", which is celebrated from October 23 to 26, 2025, at the organization of which the reins will also hold in hand.

The Kult tourstadt Gotha GmbH shows with the appointment of Maya Heß that she relies on continuity and renewal and is ready to advance Gotha as a city worth living and experiencing. "We have a good hand for what Gotha needs," says Heß, who is already looking forward to the upcoming events and projects.

If you want to learn more about the upcoming events, you can find all information on the pages of the MDR Thuringia Thuringia.info.