Dornburg / Jena, April 02, 2026 – The long Easter weekend is drawing families outdoors. As part of the Thüringen-wide Easter activities, the nearby Dornburger Schlösser are also offering a special program for young visitors.
- What: Discovery tour for children for Easter
- Where: Dornburger Schlösser
- Occasion: Start of the park season and Easter celebrations in Thüringen
Easter Excursion Destinations in the Region
With the start of the holidays, numerous parks and grounds across the state are once again opening their gates to visitors. In addition to traditional Easter bonfires, the focus is primarily on family-friendly offers. While the Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk is inviting people to the large MDR-Osterspaziergang in Meiningen this year, there are also attractive destinations in the immediate vicinity of Jena.
A highlight for families from the Saaletal is the planned discovery tour for children at the Dornburger Schlösser. The event is part of a variety of regional Easter activities, which include the Easter festival at the Tierpark Bad Liebenstein, Easter markets in Friedrichroda, or the search for the golden egg in Gera-Langenberg across Thüringen.
Background: The Dornburger Schlösser
The Dornburger Schlösser are considered the “Balcony of Thüringen” and are an extremely popular excursion destination for the residents of Jena. The ensemble consists of three castles from different eras (Altes Schloss, Rokokoschloss, and Renaissanceschloss), which are connected by picturesque gardens. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe already appreciated the tranquility and the wide view over the Saaletal and stayed at this location several times. Especially in spring, when the gardens awaken from their winter sleep, the complex attracts numerous walkers. From Jena, the castles are easily accessible by car via the Bundesstraße 88, via the well-developed Saaleradweg, or by the trains of the Saalbahn.
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Easter event tips in Thüringen
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