Ekhof Theater, Gotha

Name: Ekhof Theater
Address: Schloss Friedenstein, Gotha, Germany

#6 among attractions in Gotha

Concerts and shows, Theater

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Facts and practical information

The Ekhof Theater is one of the oldest Baroque theaters with functioning stage machinery dating from the 17th century, which is still operated manually today. It is located in the west tower of Friedenstein Palace in Gotha.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°56'42"N, 10°42'15"E

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Schloss FriedensteinGotha Germany

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Ekhof Theater – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stadt-Bad Gotha, Schloss Friedenstein, St Maragaret's Church, Zoological garden.

0.5 miNW
Swimming, Amusement park, Water park
Stadt-Bad Gotha, Gotha
13 min walk • Gotha Public Baths is a listed historical building of the Art Nouveau era. Centrally located on the northern fringes of Gotha’s old town, it was completed in 1909.
~300 ftN
Palace, History museum, Forts and castles
Schloss Friedenstein, Gotha
2 min walk • Schloss Friedenstein, a grand castle nestled in the heart of Gotha, Germany, stands as a testament to the region's rich cultural heritage. Built in the mid-17th century, this early Baroque palace is one of the most significant of its kind in Germany, offering visitors...
~1900 ftN
50°57'1"N • 10°42'18"E
St Maragaret's Church, Gotha
10 min walk • Church
1 miSE
Park, Outdoor activities, Zoo
Zoological garden, Gotha
26 min walk • The Gotha Zoo is a small zoological garden at the foot of the Kleiner Seeberg in the residential town of Gotha. On an area of about 6 hectares can be observed about 600 animals from about 140 species.
~1720 ftNE
50°56'50"N • 10°42'39"E
Fachschule für Bau, Gotha
9 min walk • Forts and castles
0.8 miNW
50°57'19"N • 10°41'38"E
Stadthalle Gotha, Gotha
22 min walk • City hall
~710 ftW
Memorial
Studnitz-Pyramide, Gotha
4 min walk • The Studnitz Pyramid is a burial place built after 1779 by Oberhofmarschall Hans Adam von Studnitz during his lifetime in his garden in Gotha, until then unique in post-ancient Europe.
~1420 ftNE
50°56'51"N • 10°42'33"E
Heinrich-Heine-Bibliothek, Gotha
7 min walk • Library

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ekhof Theater?

Nearby attractions include Schloss Friedenstein, Gotha (2 min walk), Studnitz-Pyramide, Gotha (4 min walk), Heinrich-Heine-Bibliothek, Gotha (7 min walk), Fachschule für Bau, Gotha (9 min walk).

How to get to Ekhof Theater by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ekhof Theater:

Bus

Busplatz (6 min walk)
Gartenstraße • Lines: A (11 min walk)

Tram

Orangerie • Lines: 1, 2, 4 (8 min walk)
Myconiusplatz • Lines: 1, 3, 4 (8 min walk)

Train

Gotha (14 min walk)
Gotha Ost (36 min walk)