Day of Thuringian Porcelain — Leuchtenburg
State-wide cultural festival along the Thuringian Porcelain Route — Action weekend April 11/12, 2026
About Day of Thuringian Porcelain
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The Leuchtenburg — Queen of the Saale Valley
The Leuchtenburg above Seitenroda in the Saale-Holzland district is considered one of Thuringia's most impressive castles. Situated on a ridge, it overlooks the Saale valley near Kahla. Today, it houses the interactive exhibition 'Porcelain Worlds Leuchtenburg' — a modern museum that stages the centuries-old tradition of Thuringian porcelain. With the famous 'Bridge of Wishes', from which visitors throw porcelain cups into the valley, it is one of the most visited destinations in Central Germany.
A Tradition of Over 260 Years
Thuringia is the cradle of German porcelain production outside of Meißen. As early as 1760, the first manufactory was established in Sitzendorf, followed shortly by Volkstedt, Limbach, Wallendorf, and many others. Today, the Thuringian Porcelain Route runs as a tourist route through the state — from the Saale-Holzland district through the Saale-Orla district to Sonneberg and the Ilm Valley. Over 30 active manufactories, museums, and artist studios are located along this route. The Day of Thuringian Porcelain bundles this diversity into a joint festival once a year.
Jewelry for the Senses — Theme 2026
The motto 'Jewelry for the Senses' (2026) focuses on porcelain as a material beyond classic cups and vases: delicate porcelain jewelry, artistic painting, finely modeled reliefs, and characteristic figures — porcelain as a creative material between craftsmanship, design, and visual art. Participating locations will design their programs around this theme, often with readings, workshops, live demonstrations, special exhibitions, and factory tours. The Leuchtenburg and the nearby Kahla Porcelain Factory — one of the traditional factories in the Saale Valley — form the main anchor of the festival with their size and visibility.
More Than a Weekend — A Cultural Landscape
The central opening will already take place on Friday, April 10, 2026, in Königsee (Saalfeld-Rudolstadt district), at the Neubeck-Aslan family's gallery 'Kunst in der Fabrik'. Subsequently, on Saturday and Sunday (April 11/12, 2026), all participating locations will open their doors to visitors. The range extends from old industrial sites (Volkstedt, Sitzendorf), which are returning to their manufactory roots, to contemporary artists who use porcelain as a sculptural material. The Day of Thuringian Porcelain combines industrial culture, craftsmanship, and contemporary art — making it a festival with a clear profile in the Central German cultural landscape.
Day of Thuringian Porcelain — edition 2026
Action Weekend April 11/12, 2026 — Leuchtenburg & Kahla Porcelain Factory
The Leuchtenburg near Seitenroda and the Kahla Porcelain Factory are among the main venues for 2026. Both locations will host a joint program: factory tours at the porcelain factory, readings on the history of porcelain, late-night factory sales on Saturday evening (special offers on second-choice products), and a coffee tasting featuring porcelain cups from different manufacturers. Special guided tours focusing on porcelain as a jewelry material will be held at the Leuchtenburg Porcelain Worlds.
Programme Day of Thuringian Porcelain 2026
Day of Thuringian Porcelain 2026 — Program Leuchtenburg & Kahla
Friday, April 10, 2026 — Central Opening
- 1:00 PM — Opening at the gallery 'Kunst in der Fabrik', Königsee/Egelsdorf (Neubeck-Aslan Family)
- Insights into the Thuringian porcelain landscape
- Guided tour of the exhibition
Saturday, April 11, 2026 — Action Day
- Leuchtenburg: Porcelain Worlds open, special tours 'Jewelry for the Senses'
- Kahla Porcelain Factory: Factory tours
- Readings on porcelain history
- Coffee tasting with various porcelain cups
- Late-night factory sale at Kahla Porcelain Factory (evening opening)
- Bridge of Wishes at Leuchtenburg
Sunday, April 12, 2026 — Action Day
- Over 30 locations along the Porcelain Route open (Volkstedt, Sitzendorf, Wallendorf, Lichte, etc.)
- Leuchtenburg and Kahla Porcelain Factory with continued program
- Special family offers on the jewelry theme
Annual Theme 2026
- 'Jewelry for the Senses' — Porcelain as a material for jewelry, artistic painting, reliefs, and figures
Full list of participating locations with detailed program: thueringer-porzellan.de.
Highlights Day of Thuringian Porcelain 2026
- Central opening on April 10, 2026, in Königsee
- Action weekend April 11/12 at Leuchtenburg and Kahla Porcelain Factory
- Annual theme 'Jewelry for the Senses'
- Over 30 participating locations nationwide
- Readings, factory tours, coffee tasting
- Late-night factory sale at Kahla Porcelain Factory
Prices Day of Thuringian Porcelain 2026
Admission Leuchtenburg: Adults €16.90, Seniors €15.90, Reduced €12.90, Children (6–16) €9.00, Family ticket €42.00. Online tickets are cheaper. Participation in the opening in Königsee and the factory sale in Kahla is generally free.
Practical information — Day of Thuringian Porcelain
Date 2026
Central Opening: Friday, April 10, 2026, 1:00 PM at the gallery 'Kunst in der Fabrik', Königsee/Egelsdorf. Action weekend with all participating locations: Saturday, April 11, and Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Location Leuchtenburg
Leuchtenburg, Dorfstraße 100, 07768 Seitenroda (near Kahla), Saale-Holzland district, Thuringia.
Admission Leuchtenburg
Adults €16.90, Seniors €15.90, Reduced €12.90, Children 6–16 years €9.00, Family ticket (2 adults + children) €42.00. Online ticket purchase is cheaper than at the box office. The admission ticket includes all exhibitions of the Porcelain Worlds Leuchtenburg.
Getting There
By car: A4 exit Jena-Lobeda, then B88 towards Kahla. By train: Kahla (Saale line Jena–Saalfeld) station, then bus or taxi to Seitenroda. Large parking lot at the castle entrance.
Other Locations
Over 30 participating manufactories, workshops, and museums along the Thuringian Porcelain Route. Full list at thueringer-porzellan.de.
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Where it takes place Day of Thuringian Porcelain
Leuchtenburg, Seitenroda (bei Kahla)
Dorfstraße 100, 07768 Seitenroda, 07768 Kahla