Kochberg Castle and Park

Castle, Park and Liebhabertheater (Connoisseur’s Theater) Kochberg

Kochberg Castle, located around 30 kilometers south of Weimar, is a real gem for culture and nature lovers. Once the country residence of the von Stein family, it is inextricably linked to the history of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. His close friendship with Charlotte von Stein made Kochberg an important venue for Weimar Classicism. Even today, you can still feel the flair of this eventful time when you stroll through the stylish castle, explore the romantic park or experience a performance in the historic Liebhabertheater.

A palace with history

The Renaissance moated castle, which was built around 1600 and taken over by the Barons of Stein in 1733, served as an elegant country residence and was redesigned several times over the centuries. Charlotte von Stein and her son Carl made Kochberg a vibrant center for art and music in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Today, the castle museum presents original furniture and works of art from the von Stein family, including the legendary desk on which Goethe noted his visits in his own hand.

The Liebhabertheater - a masterpiece of classical architecture

The Liebhabertheater, built around 1800 by Carl von Stein, is considered a gem of historical theater architecture. The festive décor with hand-marbled wallpaper and filigree floral borders makes it a unique experience for art lovers. From May to October, the theater offers top-class performances with a special focus on historical performance practice. Whether opera, plays or chamber concerts - culture comes to life here in an authentic atmosphere.

A landscape park for dreaming

The extensive palace park, once laid out as a baroque pleasure garden and later transformed into a romantic landscape park, is a paradise for nature lovers. Old trees, winding paths and atmospheric scenery such as the grotto, the bathing lake and the tower ruin invite you to take a relaxing stroll. Particularly impressive is the flower garden, whose blaze of color conjures up a new picture every season.

Culinary delights at the castle restaurant

After a cultural or nature-filled tour, the castle restaurant invites you to enjoy a delicious break. Home-baked cakes and regional specialties with venison dishes round off the experience in style.

Kochberg Castle harmoniously blends history, culture and nature. It invites you to linger, discover and enjoy in inspiring surroundings - perfect for culture lovers, nature lovers and anyone who wants to experience the special flair of times gone by.