The splendid resort in Germany’s green heart, Thuringia, is nearly perfect. Soon, a third golf course will open.
Every space breathes the spirit of its owners. Rarely is the imprint of the proprietors so clearly felt as in the Spa & GolfResort Weimarer Land. Located just 20 minutes by car from the cultural city of Weimar, home to Goethe, Schiller, and Bauhaus, the Grafe family has created a sanctuary where even the smallest detail reflects their high standards and style.
A Unique Touch of Personal Hospitality
This personal touch defines the atmosphere throughout the resort: from the 94 rooms and suites of the hotel and the seven family apartments, to the LindenSpa wellness area, expanded in 2023 to 3,000 square meters with high-end offerings, and the resort’s seven restaurants.
Seven Restaurants, Two Michelin Stars
The resort boasts two Michelin-starred restaurants: The Masters, led by Executive Chef Danny Schwabe, offering French-inspired haute cuisine, and The First by Marcello Fabbri, featuring Italian culinary excellence. This makes Weimarer Land quite unique. Meanwhile, the Güldene Zopf in the nearby town of Blankenhain serves classic Thuringian specialties. Each January, Grafe hosts the Culinary Open, a walking dinner event gathering Michelin-star chefs annually.
Golf Courses Set in Picturesque Landscape
Project architect Achim Reinmuth designed the original 18-hole Bobby Jones Champion Course nestled in the gentle hills of Thuringia, a region once wandered by Germany’s literary icon Goethe. By 2012, it was expanded into two 18-hole courses: the wooded, artfully bunkered Goethe Course (5,971 meters, Par 72) and the flatter Feininger Course (5,707 meters, Par 71) featuring many water hazards and challenging greens. The original layout remains for major tournaments.
The Resort Complements Golf with Exclusive Facilities
The resort complex was built on the ruins of the old Slavic farm Gut Krakau, including the hotel, the quaint GolfHütte with reception, pro shop, and dining, and the Champions Dinner Hall for 120 guests. Since its 2013 opening, the resort blends historic charm with modern luxury.
Football Meets Golf in a Unique Strategy
The Königin Louise 9-hole course and the Luke Ross Hall housing three Trackman simulators complete the golf offerings. Additionally, a FIFA-standard football training facility attracts top teams like Queens Park Rangers and Glasgow Rangers. Owner Matthias Grafe integrates football into his master plan to promote golf and hospitality, landing the English national team as a base camp during EURO 2024.
Looking Ahead: New Golf Course and Sports Hotel
Grafe plans to build a sports hotel with 45 rooms in the former Blankenhain schoolhouse to cater to football groups year-round and enhance golfer amenities. He has acquired 110 hectares of forest for a third 18-hole golf course in the northeastern resort area, promising another scenic and resort-tailored course. The vision is to