Tourist Attractions in Coburg
The former ducal capital of Coburg lies on the southern slopes of the Thuringian Forest, on the river Itz, a tributary of the Main, with a massive fortress looming over it.
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Banz
Banz is a Benedictine monastery, well noted for its impressive ceiling paintings and an altar designed by Balthasar Esterbauer.
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Coburg Castle
The 16th C Coburg Castle is a massive structure, and ranks among the largest in Germany.
Callenberg Palace
Callenberg Palace, in Coburg, is a medieval castle with centuries of royal history to reveal. Until 1231 it served as the main castle of the Knights of Callenberg, then from 1842 onwards it was the summer residence of the hereditary prince and later Duke Ernst II. Today it is in the possession of the Coburg ducal family trust.
Hours
April 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Court Garden
Beyond an arcade which came from the former ballroom building lies the beautiful Hofgarten (Court Garden), extending up the hill to the Coburg Castle. Half way up is the Natural History Museum (animals from all over the world; fossils and minerals; ethnography).
Doll Museum
The Doll museum in Coburg is housed in the former home of the poet and orientalist Friedrich Ruckert. Over 900 dolls are arranged in chronological order (beginning in 1800 to 1955) in 32 rooms. There are also doll houses, prams, antique toys and miniature porcelains.
Hours
April 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Ehrenburg
The Ehrenburg (formerly the ducal palace), in Coburg's Schlossplatz, was rebuilt by Schinkel in 1816-38 and contains interesting state and private apartments as well as the Coburg Provincial Library. In the west wing is the Baroque Hofkirche (court church).
Hours
April 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
October 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 15:30 | 15:30 | 15:30 | 15:30 | 15:30 | 15:30 |
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Government Building
The former Regierungsgebäude (government offices) in Coburg's Markt is now the Stadthaus, a richly decorated Late Renaissance building of 1599.
Gymnasium Casimirianum
The Gymnasium Casimirianum in Coburg, a grammar school in Renaissance style (17th C), was founded by Duke John Casimir.
The main focus of the school is on language skills including Latin, Greek, French and Spanish.
The main focus of the school is on language skills including Latin, Greek, French and Spanish.
Market
In the attractive Markt in Coburg are the Town Hall (Rathaus, 1579) and the former government offices (now the Stadhaus), a richly decorated Late Renaissance building of 1599.
Natural Science and History Museum
The Natural Science and History Museum in Coburg features natural, geological and technical exhibits on the area and its resources. It also features some vertebrates from foreign countries.
Natural Science and History Museum
Park 6
D-96450 Coburg
Germany
Park 6
D-96450 Coburg
Germany
Hours
January 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Open | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Neustadt, Germany
(Near Coburg)
In Neustadt, 15km/9mi northeast of Coburg, is the Museum of the German Toy Industry, with a collection of dolls wearing traditional costumes. In front of the Museum is the Harlequin Fountain.
Schloss Rosenau
The Schloss Rosenau was the birthplace of Prince Albert of Saxony-Coburg. He and Queen Victoria stayed at this castle when they visited Coburg.
Hours
April 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
October 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
St Maurice's Church
Morizkirche (14th-16th C), southeast of Coburg's Markt, has in the choir the 12m/30ft high tomb of John Frederick of Saxony (d. 1595).
Staffelberg
Above Staffelstein, 25km/15mi south of Coburg, rises the Staffelberg (539m/1,768ft), from which there are far ranging views.
Staffelstein, Germany
(Near Coburg)
25km/15mi south of Coburg by way of Lichtenfels, in the Main valley, we come to the ancient little town of Staffelstein, birthplace of the 16th C. arithmetician Adam Riese.
Vierzehnheiligen
The plan of the church is unique, with its interplay of ovals and circles, and the spatial concept of the interior (decorated by J. M. Feuchtmayr and J. G. Übelherr) is bold and imaginative. The sumptuous Gnadenaltar stands on the spot where the "Fourteen Helpers in time of need" are said to have appeared to a shepherd in 1445.
(Coburg)
Grundfeld-Vierzehnheiligen, northeast of Staffelstein, is dominated by the great pilgrimage church of Vierzehnheiligen, the finest achievement of Franconian Baroque architecture, perched high above the left bank of the Main (alt. 387m/1,270ft). The church was built between 1743 and 1772 to the design of Balthasar Neumann. The name reflects its dedication to the Fourteen Holy Helpers.The plan of the church is unique, with its interplay of ovals and circles, and the spatial concept of the interior (decorated by J. M. Feuchtmayr and J. G. Übelherr) is bold and imaginative. The sumptuous Gnadenaltar stands on the spot where the "Fourteen Helpers in time of need" are said to have appeared to a shepherd in 1445.
