Weimar, Germany

Photography Tour in Weimar

The best photos of Weimar aren't at the obvious landmarks. The real magic is in the side streets, the reflected light, the unexpected angles that only reveal themselves to those exploring on foot.

A small Thuringian city of outsized cultural importance — home to Goethe, Schiller, the Bauhaus, and the Weimar Republic.

Top Photography Tour Spots

•Goethe's House — the baroque house where Goethe lived for 50 years, preserved with his collections and study
•Bauhaus Museum — opened in 2019, housing the world's oldest Bauhaus collection
•Duchess Anna Amalia Library — a rococo library rebuilt after a devastating 2004 fire, with historic book collections

Hidden Photography Tour Gems

•Buchenwald Memorial — the site of the Nazi concentration camp on the Ettersberg hill, now a museum and memorial
•Park an der Ilm — an English landscape park along the River Ilm, designed with Goethe's involvement, with his garden house

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the best photo spots in Weimar?+

roamee's photography tour of Weimar takes you to the most photogenic spots — iconic viewpoints plus hidden locations with unique angles that most photographers miss.

What are the most instagrammable places in Weimar?+

roamee curates a walking route through Weimar's most photogenic locations with tips on the best time of day, angles, and compositions for each spot.

Best sunset spots in Weimar?+

roamee's photography tour includes the best sunset viewpoints in Weimar — with golden hour timing tips and walking directions to reach each spot.

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