The splendid ensemble in Germany’s green heart, Thuringia, is something of the ultimate retreat. A third golf course is soon to come.
Every room is said to breathe the spirit of its owner. This is rare to experience as vividly as in the Spa & GolfResort Weimarer Land. Located just 20 minutes by car from the cultural cities of Weimar, home to Goethe, Schiller, and the Bauhaus movement, the Grafe family has established a refuge where even the smallest detail reflects the founders’ commitment to quality and style.
A Special Touch of Personal Hospitality
This special touch shapes the atmosphere of the entire facility: from the 94 rooms and suites of the hotel and the seven residential units in the family building to the LindenSpa, which expanded its wellness area to 3,000 square meters in 2023 with high-end offerings, and the resort’s seven restaurants.
Seven Restaurants, Two Michelin-Starred
The resort boasts two Michelin stars, one each for the French-inspired Masters under Executive Chef Danny Schwabe and the Italian-influenced The First by Marcello Fabbri, making Weimarer Land uniquely distinguished. The Güldene Zopf restaurant in the nearby town of Blankenhain focuses exclusively on Thuringian specialties. Additionally, the annual Culinary Open in January is a gathering of Michelin-star chefs featuring a walking dinner.
Goethe- and Feininger-Course with 18 Holes Each
Project architect Achim Reinmuth designed the original 18-hole Bobby Jones Champion Course, set in the picturesque Thuringian countryside where the German poet Goethe once roamed 200 years ago. By 2012, two loop courses emerged: the wooded, artfully bunkered Goethe Course (5,971 meters, par 72) nestled in Weimar’s hilly landscape, and the flatter Feininger Course (5,707 meters, par 71), featuring numerous water hazards and challenging greens. The original 6,280-meter, par-73 course remains intact, especially for major tournaments.
Additional facilities include the Königin Louise 9-hole Course and the Luke Ross Hall with three Trackman simulators, perfecting the golf experience. The Gut Krakau equestrian center and FIFA-standard football training grounds complement the resort’s offerings. Matthias Grafe, the visionary owner, has integrated football and golf to boost hospitality and regional attraction, with prominent teams training at the facility, including the English national team during the EURO 2024.
Extending over 450 hectares with 110 hectares of forest, the resort plans to build a third 18-hole golf course amid the beautiful woodland, expected to match the charm of the existing courses. Alongside this, a sport hotel with 45 rooms is under development to accommodate diverse guests year-round. Grafe’s master plan envisions turning the area into a top tourist destination in Thuringia.