This city in Germany is renowned for its impressive architecture and charming historic center. It is a highly sought-after vacation spot among Germans, thanks to its picturesque charm.
There are plenty of things for tourists to do in Gotha, including visiting Schloss Friedenstein. The massive castle is filled with fascinating exhibits and artifacts and is a great place to spend an afternoon learning about local history.
And if you’re an animal lover, why not stop by the Tierpark Gotha? This little zoo is home to many different animals, including a pack of wolves, llamas, big cats, foxes, owls, and even meerkats!
Keep reading for our list of top things to do in Gotha, Germany
The 28 Most Popular Things To Do In Gotha, Germany
28. Krahn-Berg
2.6 (5 reviews)
Credit: Ekki Seyfarth, Google Maps
27. IG Hirzbergbahn e.V.
4.5 (6 reviews)
Credit: Mike Stelzig, Google Maps
Location: Friedensstrasse 16 Georgenthal Thuringer Wald
Web Address: http://hirzbergbahn.info/
26. Schloss Mönchhof
5.0 (7 reviews)
Location: Salzgitterstrasse 90 Gotha
Tel: 3621-3509208
Web Address: http://schloss-moenchhof.de/
25. Bienstädter Warte
4.6 (19 reviews)
Credit: Bernd U. aus B. an der S., Google Maps
Location: Bienstadter Warte Bienstadt
24. Speicher Friemar
4.3 (24 reviews)
Credit: Amal Mahmoud, Google Maps
23. Perthesforum Gotha
4.6 (25 reviews)
Credit: Giorno2, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Justus Perthes Streetrasse 1 9 Gotha
Web Address: https://uni-erfurt.de/sammlung-perthes/
22. Hammerteich
4.7 (36 reviews)
Credit: Joerg Henning, Google Maps
21. Gotha Historical Museum
4.6 (36 reviews)
Credit: License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Schlosspl 1 Gotha
Tel: 3621-82340
Web Address: http://stiftungfriedenstein.de/
20. Bach-Stammhaus Wechmar Museum u. Förderverein e.V.
4.4 (39 reviews)
Credit: Reinhard Spörer, Google Maps
Location: Bachstrasse 4 Gunthersleben Wechmar
Tel: 36256-22680
Web Address: https://bach-stammhaus-wechmar.de/
19. KunstForum Gotha
4.5 (42 reviews)
Credit: License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Querstrasse 13 15 Gotha
Tel: 3621-7387030
Web Address: http://kunstforum-gotha.de/
18. Schloss Friedrichsthal
4.4 (44 reviews)
Credit: Falk2, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Friedrichstrasse 7 Gotha
Tel: 3621-7763
Web Address: https://fs-gotha.de/
17. Seeberg
4.6 (53 reviews)
Credit: Manfred Strumpf, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: 99869 Drei Gleichen
Web Address: http://gemeinde-drei-gleichen.de/
16. Nesse
4.4 (58 reviews)
Credit: HK Pflegedienst gemeinnützige, License, Wikimedia commons
15. Gotha Castle Museum
4.4 (85 reviews)
Credit: Wolfgang Sauber, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Schloss Friedenstein Schlosspl 1 Gotha
Tel: 3621-82340
Web Address: http://stiftung-friedenstein.de/
14. Stadtkirche Waltershausen
4.5 (88 reviews)
Credit: Harry Müller, Google Maps
Location: 99880 Waltershausen
Web Address: http://evangelisch-in-waltershausen.de/verzeichnis/objekt.php
13. Saurier-Erlebnispfad
4.2 (98 reviews)
Credit: Frank Danz, Google Maps
Location: Unnamed Rd.99887 Georgenthal Thuringer Wald
12. Mönch Park
4.5 (299 reviews)
Credit: Eileen G., Google Maps
Location: Kirchgasse 20 Gotha
11. Bürgerturm Gotha
4.7 (369 reviews)
Credit: Wikswat, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: 99867 Gotha
Tel: 3621-708558
Web Address: http://buergerturm-gotha.de/
10. Schlosspark Gotha
4.5 (1,269 reviews)
Credit: muelli24, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Ernst der Fromme Gotha
Web Address: http://stiftungfriedenstein.de/schlosspark
Our Top picks
9. Castellum Tenneberg
4.5 (6 reviews)
Credit: Harry Müller, Google Maps
Location: 99880 Waltershausen
8. Apfelstädt
4.4 (11 reviews)
Credit: CTHOE, License, Wikimedia commons
7. Museum of Natural Gotha
4.3 (64 reviews)
Credit: Pedro Ribeiro Simões, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Schlosspl 1 Gotha
Tel: 3621-82340
Web Address: https://stiftungfriedenstein.de/naturkunde
6. Herzogliches Museum
4.7 (346 reviews)
Credit: Dr. Bernd Gross, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Schlosspl 2 Gotha
Tel: 3621-82340
Web Address: http://stiftungfriedenstein.de/herzogliches-museum
5. Mühlburg
4.6 (669 reviews)
Credit: Padaphant, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Thomas Muntzer Streetrasse 04 Drei Gleichen
Web Address: http://drei-gleichen.de/
4. Burg Gleichen
4.6 (755 reviews)
Location: Thomas Muntzer Streetrasse 4 Drei Gleichen
Tel: 36202-82440
Web Address: http://drei-gleichen.de/
3. Gotha Orangery
4.6 (1,180 reviews)
Credit: Krzysztof Golik, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Friedrichstrasse 6 8 Gotha
Tel: 3621-503250
Web Address: http://orangerie-gotha.de/
2. Schloss Friedenstein Gotha
4.5 (1,706 reviews)
Credit: Krzysztof Golik, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Schlosspl 1 Gotha
Tel: 3621-82340
Web Address: http://stiftung-friedenstein.de/
1. Gotha Zoo
4.2 (2,820 reviews)
Credit: KulTourStadt Gotha, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Topfleber Weg 2 Gotha
Tel: 3621-510460
Web Address: http://tierpark-gotha.de/
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Gotha, Germany! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
Join the TouristWire community
At TouristWire, our team works tirelessly to bring you the most comprehensive itineraries and reviews to help you plan your next trip. Don’t miss out, join our mailing list and our reviews delivered directly to your mailbox!
.
