Local Events
Whether in summer or winter, both Gabelbach and our region offer you many great events to attend and enjoy. For more details on seasonal and individual events, please contact our reception team via Phone +49 3677 / 8600 or email info@gabelbach.de.
We hope you have a great time!
Events at Gabelbach
Coffee in nature
Dear guests, hiking and nature lovers,you can enjoy cake and coffee specialties in our beautiful hotel park. Weather permitting, we look forward to welcoming you to our idyllic hotel park on saturdays, sundays and public holidays from 2:00 pm. In addition to coffee and cake, you can look forward to delicious ice cream, refreshing drinks and small snacks. If the weather is unstable, we await you in our restaurant Hirtenwiese. We look forward to your visit!

Gabelbach Festival - August 31st, 2025
Save the date and be our guests on the last Sunday in August! We are happy to invite you to this year's Gabelbach Festival. Unwind in the picturesque scenery of the surrounding Thuringian Forest while enjoying a cold beer and a Thuringian grilled sausage. Selected entertainment and culinary delights are prepared for you. we would love to welcome you spending a cheerful summer day at Gabelbach with your family!
More details and highlights will be published on our website soon, so don`t miss out!
Local Events
Ilmenau old town festival - 06.06.- 08.06.2025
In Ilmenau, every year on the first weekend in June, the town invites you to stroll, celebrate and feast. Various programs and live acts are presented on five different outdoor stages, catering to every musical and artistic taste. In addition, a local merchant mile runs through the entire city center. Delicacies for connoisseurs, such as Dresdner hand bread, grilled food, sweet and savory food as well as beer, punch and cocktail stands invite you to enjoy a cozy summer evening. From Friday afternoon to Sunday evening, the colorful hustle and bustle runs through the small town.

Weimar Onion Market - 10. - 12. October 2025
The well-known Weimar Onion Market, popular far beyond the state borders, takes place every year. On this weekend, Weimar's city centre will be transformed into a huge market and event cauldron. Of course, the traditional onion tart will be in the spotlight and can be tasted at plenty of stalls. Keep yourself updated at: https://www.zwiebelmarkt.org/