Weimar
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Goethe, Schiller and the Weimar Republic: the city of German classicism.
I'm your guide, and I'll take you on a tour through the city. You will discover the Goethe and Schiller Monument, the homes of Schiller and Goethe, the market square, the Herder Church, the Duchess Anna Amalia Library, Goethe’s Garden House in the park on the Ilm and, to finish, the Ducal Vault.
A self-guided audio walk through Weimar: 15 stops in order plus 22 discovery points, with a picture, a story to listen to and navigation for every stop. Everything runs in WhatsApp, no app, in 2 languages.
- Stops
- 15 + 22
- Distance
- 4.6 km
- Duration
- approx. 2.5 hours
- Languages
- 2
How it works
- 1
Tap “Start in WhatsApp” or scan the QR code. WhatsApp opens with a prepared message, just send it.
- 2
Choose your language. You hear a free welcome and choose your pass: 1 day, 2 days or 1 week.
- 3
Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay or card. Then the walk starts right in the chat: picture, story, navigation to the next stop.
- 4
Walk in order or explore freely with the map. Headphones recommended.
15 stops in order
Start: Goethe-Schiller-Denkmal und Nationaltheater. 4.6 km, approx. 2.5 hours at a relaxed pace.
Stops in order Discovery points · Tap a point for picture and title.
1. Goethe-Schiller Monument
📷 MjFe (Link to Wikipedia Germany), CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
2. House of Weimar Republic
📷 Olaf Kosinsky, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, Wikimedia Commons
3. Wittumspalais
📷 Markv at Dutch Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
4. Schiller's House
📷 Andreas Trepte, CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
5. Goethe's House
📷 Christian Bohr, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
6. Markt and Town Hall
📷 Vitold Muratov, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
7. Cranach-Haus
📷 Krzysztof Golik, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
8. Herderkirche
📷 Steffen Schmitz (more photos), CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
9. Palace and Bastille
📷 Raimond Spekking, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
10. Anna Amalia Library
📷 Rudolf Klein at de.wikipedia.) Later version(s) were uploaded by Most Curious at de.wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 de, Wikimedia Commons
11. House of Frau von Stein
📷 Raimond Spekking, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
12. Goethe's Garden House
📷 Geolina163, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
13. Römisches Haus
📷 © R.Möhler, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
14. Liszt-Haus
📷 Most Curious, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
15. Cemetery & Fürstengruft
📷 © R.Möhler, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
22 discovery points on the map
Beyond the walk: places with their own story, each with a picture and audio. The map shows what is closest to you.
Haus am Horn
📷 sailko, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Nietzsche-Archiv
📷 DWRZ David Wen Riccardi-Zhu, CC BY 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
Goethe-Schiller Archive
📷 Michael Sander, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Jakobskirche
📷 © R.Möhler, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Gelbes Schloss
📷 Most Curious, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Kasseturm
📷 Most Curious, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Tempelherrenhaus
📷 Michael Mertens, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Soviet War Cemetery
📷 © R.Möhler, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Stadtmuseum Weimar
📷 © R.Möhler, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Bachhaus Weimar
Van-de-Velde-Bau
📷 Geolina163, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Forced Labour Museum
📷 SchiDD, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Kunsthalle Kessler
📷 Kai Kemmann, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Goethe-Hafis Monument
📷 Most Curious, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Tiefurt Mill
📷 Colin Smith on geo.hlipp.de, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Tiefurter Brücke
📷 Giorno2, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Cranachgruft
📷 Friedrich Schiller Archiv / Foto: Andreas Fiedler, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Mickiewicz Monument
📷 Most Curious, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Reithaus
📷 Steffen Schmitz (more photos), CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Haus des Muselmanns
📷 Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Bornmühle
Bauhaus-Museum Weimar
📷 Steffen Schmitz (more photos), CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Prices
- 1 day€6.99
- 2 days€9.99
- 1 week€14.99
Prices incl. VAT. Valid from activation. All stops, map and navigation included.
Questions
- When can I start?
- Any time, any day. The walk runs around the clock on your phone. All you need is WhatsApp and headphones.
- How much does the City Guide cost?
- A pass costs €6.99 for one day, €9.99 for two days or €14.99 for a week. The welcome and the overview are free.
- Where does the walk start?
- At the starting point Goethe-Schiller-Denkmal und Nationaltheater. You can also join anywhere along the route: the map shows all stops and the one closest to you.
- Do I need an app?
- No. The whole walk runs inside WhatsApp: for each stop you receive a picture, the story as a voice message and a button for navigation.
- Can I switch the language?
- Yes, at any time. Simply write “Language” in the chat. Weimar is available in German, English.
Ready for Weimar?
Open WhatsApp, listen to the welcome for free and decide on the spot.
Start in WhatsApp →