Weekend highlights: festivals, lights and Wurstival in Thuringia!

Weekend highlights: festivals, lights and Wurstival in Thuringia!

The weekend is just around the corner and it's going to be spectacular! From St. Martin's Day festivals to eerie Feelloween events - the Thuringian cities offer a colorful program that makes hearts beat faster. Get ready for an unforgettable weekend full of lights, music and delicious treats!

A feast for the senses!On November 8th, the city of Heiligenstadt will be the setting for the “Summer World Literature to Go” event. The YouTube star Michael Sommer brings Goethe's work to the stage with his Playmobil figures - an experience that you can't miss! At the same time, a galactic show starts in the Zeiss Planetarium Jena that takes you on a journey from the Big Bang to the future. And for lovers of hearty cuisine: The Wurstival takes place in Mühlhausen, where everything to do with sausage is celebrated - from sausage singing to the European liver sausage congress!

Spooky and festive highlights

On November 9th, the Bertholdsburg in Schleusingen will be the backdrop for the Museum Night, where an exciting program of guided tours and theater performances awaits you from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. For horror fans young and old, there is a Feelloween event in the Saalfeld fairy grottoes, which creates a spooky atmosphere with witches and fire shows. And don't forget: The Long Night of Science is taking place in Erfurt, where exciting discoveries await you from 6 p.m. to midnight!

Things get festive on November 10th! The Martini Festival is celebrated on the cathedral square in Erfurt, with a sea of ​​lights, mulled wine and a Ferris wheel that offers a breathtaking view of the festive atmosphere. In Ilmenau, the city center lights up at the festival of lights with 1,000 colorful lights, music and a spectacular fire and LED show. And for Christmas lovers, there is a Christomarkt in Altengesse/SOK where you can find beautiful gifts!