Discover Weimar again: a cultural trip through the classic city!

Discover Weimar again: a cultural trip through the classic city!

When it comes to the cultural treasures of Germany, you can't avoid Weimar. The city, which was shaped by the great poets Goethe and Schiller, is on Saturday, July 12, 2025, the focus of an exciting episode of the program "On the way in Thuringia", which will be broadcast on MDR at 6:15 p.m. The captivating documentary with the reporters Lars Wohllfarth and André Plaul is entitled "Recover Weimar" and invites the spectators to explore the many facets of this UNESCO World Heritage City. The repetition is available on Monday, July 14, 2025, at 6:20 a.m. in the same station.

To make Weimar tangible, the reporters take the audience on a cinematic journey through seven exciting stations. The highlights include the Goethe residence and Duchess Anna Amalia library. The park on the ILM, where you can even take a cozy bike tour in addition to Qigong, is also on the program. The bee museum and a visit to a local café, where the famous Affogato exists, round off the day. And for the culinary friends among the spectators: Of course, the Thuringian bratwurst should not be missing!

Modern Weimar and historical traces

In the show, a comparison between Schillerstrasse and Goetheplatz is also made. These two places are not only geographically opposite; They also continue to carry the cultural traces of Schiller and Goethe after more than 200 years. Weimar has changed, but the story remains alive. MDR reporter Wohlfarth and Plaul explore the modern city society and international tourism, with the hip breakfast culture of this city not neglected.

A walk through Weimar not only offers the opportunity to visit historical places, but also to talk to tourists and to absorb the lively atmosphere of the city. The two reporters ensure an entertaining mix of history, service and a pinch of humor. The highlight of the end is a poetry slam at the Bauhaus-University, which itself has an impressive story-founded by Walter Gropius in 1919.

a visit with many facets

Weimar itself is not only a city of the poets, but also a living center for art and culture. Every year hundreds of thousands of tourists flock to the city to experience the UNESCO-coated sites, such as the poet houses of Goethe and Schiller or the magnificent parks and gardens. For gourmets there are a variety of cafes, chic restaurants and cozy pubs, all of which invite you to linger.

Another incentive for a visit are the various events and festivals that take place all year round, such as the Thuringian Bach weeks in April or the onion market, the largest folk festival in Thuringia, which was celebrated for the first time in 1653. Weimar has something to offer for everyone, from culinary to cultural diversity.

If you don't want to miss the exciting episode of "On the way in Thuringia", you have the opportunity to see the program online in the MDR media library after the broadcast. And for everyone who has been in the city - the exploration tour of Goethe and Schiller will surely captivate it!

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