5 days in Ilmenau Itinerary

Ilmenau is a town in Thuringia, Germany. Venture out of the city with trips to Coburg (Marktplatz & Veste Coburg mit Kunstsammlungen), Hofwiesenpark (in Gera) and Bayreuth (Richard Wagner Museum & Hermitage Castle (Altes Schloss Ermitage)). And it doesn't end there: appreciate the extensive heritage of Hexentanzplatz Thale, trek along Baumkronenpfad, get engrossed in the history at Museum Jagdhaus Gabelbach, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Naumburg Cathedral UNESCO World Heritage.

For where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Ilmenau trip planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Erfurt Airport, Leipzig/Halle Airport and Nuremberg Airport. In April, daily temperatures in Ilmenau can reach 55°F, while at night they dip to 38°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) early enough to travel back home.