Weimar - A place to enjoy art and culture

Weimar is more than just a museum relic of times long gone, such as the Weimar Republic. In this enchanting city one is immersed in the spirit of art and culture to this day - and in an inimitable manner.

Despite its modest size, Weimar's cosmopolitan atmosphere is apparent on every path that leads through the narrow alleyways, stately parks and sights like the National Theatre or the Herzogin Anna Amalia Bibliothek.

There is good reason why aesthetes of music, art and culture have enjoyed staying here. From Johann Sebastian Bach, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller through to Franz Liszt, Johann Strauss, Friedrich Nietzsche, Paul Klee and Walter Gropius. These incredibly creative people who have left us unique heritage not only visited Weimar for a short time, but spent often years and decades in this city.

Their spirit lives on today in the small residential city, located in the heart of Germany's naturally stunning epicentre. However, Weimar's great name became renowned through its more recent past. Its classical German buildings and the glorious remains of Bauhaus are world-famous.

Hotel Elephant of Weimar - A testament to the great history of the city

For those guests who are looking to delight in the cultural activities of the city we offer a special service: the cultural consultant of the Hotel Elephant masters the organisation and realisation of cultural programmes. Activities included are individual city, hotel and museum tours, as well as the musical and literary backdrop to festive evening meals. Individual programmes can be elaborated according to guests' preferences.

Distances to the city's places of interest

• Distance to Goethe residence: 0.3 km
• Distance to the city castle: 0.3 km           
• Distance to the Bauhaus Museum: 0.5 km
• Distance to the New Museum Weimar: 1.0 km
• Distance to the Schiller Residence: 0.3 km
• Distance to the Widow's Palace: 0.4 km
• Distance to Goethe's Garden House: 0.8 km
• Distance to the Liszt Museum: 0.8 km
• Distance to Schloss Belevedere: 4.0 km
• Distance to Tiefurt Castle: 6.0 km
• Distance to Duchess Anna Amalia Library with Rococo Hall: 0.2 km
• Distance to German National Theatre Weimar: 0.5 km
• Distance to Buchenwald Memorial: 8 km

Our service

In Weimar you can keep your day-to-day life at more than arm's length. Whether you would like to enjoy a restorative massage or other relaxing treatments, our team from Akowes Medical Beauty Club has a comprehensive understanding of first-class treatments.