Wilhelmsthal Castle and Park

Summer residence of the Weimar court

Surrounded by green hills near Eisenach, Wilhelmsthal Castle is one of the most beautiful residences in Thuringia. Originally built as a hunting lodge for Duke Johann Wilhelm von Sachsen-Eisenach, it developed into a magnificent summer residence with ornate gardens in the 18th and 19th centuries.

A castle with a musical tradition

The castle ensemble combines different architectural styles: the Old Castle impresses with its baroque splendor, while the New Castle exudes classicist elegance. A particular highlight is the Telemann Hall, where works by the famous composer Georg Philipp Telemann were premiered. Its outstanding acoustics still make it a special venue for musical events today.

Garden art and natural beauty

The extensive park was designed by the renowned garden artists Prince Hermann von Pückler-Muskau and Hermann Jäger. Here, purposefully arranged flowerbeds, exotic groves and winding paths merge into an artfully composed natural landscape. The artificial lake with its reflections of the palace façades makes a walk through the grounds a special experience.

A castle through the ages

After an eventful history, Wilhelmsthal Castle was used for various purposes in the 20th century before being extensively restored in recent years. Today, visitors have the opportunity to discover the impressive combination of architecture, musical history and garden art - an excursion that combines cultural enjoyment and relaxation in an extraordinary way.