Weimar, 18.08.2021 - One of Germany's most historic hotels, the Hotel Elephant Weimar, is celebrating its 325th anniversary on 28 August with a top-class program for the whole family.

Officially, the boutique hotel turned 325 years old on February 17 this year, and now the Hotel Elephant Weimar is making up for the big celebration: On August 28, 2021 - also Goethe's 271st birthday - the whole day will shine in the light of the anniversary.

The event kicks off with a sumptuous brunch buffet, followed at 2.00 pm by the entertaining family reading "Kruzifünferl oder Wie man keine Geschichte schreibt" with author Hubert Schirneck. In the afternoon, the garden terrace provides a cozy setting for a coffee klatch with sweet delicacies. The festive day comes to a lively close: At 5 p.m., Sophie Grobler on the guitar accompanied by Marco de Vries provides "Summertime Feelings" at the jazz concert on the terrace. From 6 p.m., the hotel will treat guests to a delicious barbecue buffet.

Combi ticket brunch (11.30 to 14.00) & reading (14 to 15.00): 49 euros / 29 euros*
Combi ticket jazz concert (17 to 17.45 pm) & barbecue buffet (from 6 pm): 67 Euro / 33 Euro*
* for children up to 12 years

Ticket reservations are accepted by the hotel at the e-mail address info@hotelelephantweimar.de or by telephone on +3643 802 0. We recommend buying tickets in advance, otherwise you can also buy them on the day itself - provided they are not sold out.

Incidentally, the Kaffeeklatsch is separate from the tickets, so you can come and order as and when you like

Beautiful prospects even after the anniversary day

Even after the anniversary celebration, the centrally located Hotel Elephant will be the venue for a varied cultural program: on Sunday, 29 August, it will host a free lecture entitled "Quo Vadis Remembrance Culture?" followed by a discussion as part of the Weimar Art Festival from 5 to 6.30 pm. Professor Dr. Volkhard Knigge will talk with his guests about dealing with history that should not have happened. On Tuesday, August 31, the Buchenwald survivor and author Ivan Ivanji will read from his new novel "Corona in Buchenwald" from 6 p.m.

Registration and further information on the cultural festival events at www.kunstfest-weimar.de

The cultural program at Hotel Elephant Weimar from September is as colourful and varied as autumn itself. All information about concerts, lectures and wine talks can be found at www.hotelelephantweimar.de/kulturprogramm/. The hotel accepts reservations at the e-mail address info@hotelelephantweimar.de or by telephone on +3643 802 0.

All events will of course take place in compliance with the applicable hygiene guidelines.

PICTURES FOR THE PRESS RELEASE CAN BE FOUND here.

Further images and information at hotelelephantweimar.de and arcona.de

Press contact

Hotel Elephant Weimar | Markt 19 | 99423 Weimar
Kerstin Usung | Phone: +49 (0) 3643 - 802 650
k.usung@hotelelephantweimar.de | www.hotelelephantweimar.de

Hotel Elephant Weimar, Autograph Collection

The Hotel Elephant Weimar in the heart of the classic city is one of the most historic and renowned hotels in Germany. Operated by arcona HOTELS & RESORTS, the traditional hotel opened as an Autograph Collection hotel in October 2018 after extensive renovation. Under this brand, Marriott unites exceptional, hand-picked hotels with a unique perspective on design, craftsmanship and hospitality under the premise "exactly like nothing else". The unmistakable charm of the boutique hotel is characterized by timelessly elegant design as well as classic art deco and building elements, which are showcased in 99 comfortable rooms and suites, the conference rooms and the public areas.

In the Lichtsaal, the heart of the hotel, the focus is on the multifaceted cultural program and the hotel's own art collection. Guests will find authentic and uncomplicated enjoyment in the stylish AnnA restaurant as well as in the bar and wine bar. Today more than ever, the Hotel Elephant Weimar is a place of open encounters and, as a hotspot and living room of the city, inspires travelers as well as locals and visitors to the region. Anyone who enters this place can feel it.

arcona HOTELS & RESORTS

Founded in 2008, arcona Hotels & Resorts, based in Rostock, is a company specializing in the operation and development of hotels. As part of its reorientation towards the leisure and vacation hotel industry, arcona sold its city hotels at the beginning of 2019. The current seven hotels are located in established vacation destinations such as Rügen, Sylt and Kitzbühel. The well-known Hotel Elephant Weimar, the traditional Romantik Hotel auf der Wartburg and the Schloss Teschow golf club are also part of arcona's portfolio. Barefoot Hotels will be a new business segment in the future. In 2018, arcona signed a long-term contract with Barefoot founder Til Schweiger for the worldwide implementation of the concept as a licensee. Accordingly, arcona plans to open 20 Barefoot Hotels over the next ten years. The shareholders of arcona are Alexander Winter and Prof. Stephan Gerhard. The company is based in the listed Zeeck'sche Villa designed by architect Paul Korff in Rostock.