Rutheneum seit 1608

The Rutheneum seit 1608 is a secondary school in downtown Gera with multiple buildings focused on music specialization. The campus includes modern teaching facilities and offers accommodations for students from outside the city.

The Rutheneum was founded in 1608 by Heinrich Posthumus Reuss and ranks among the oldest secondary schools in central Germany. Its long tradition has made it one of the region's most significant educational institutions.

The school is known today for its music education, with the student concert choir participating in major competitions. The Christmas performances at the Johanniskirche shape the city's cultural life.

Visitors can view the school grounds from outside, with its central location allowing for a walk through downtown Gera. The facades and public areas are best explored on weekends or after school hours when there is less activity.

The historical school library from the founding year no longer sits at the school but has been relocated to the collections of the Greizer Sommerpalais. This shows how the institution has preserved its roots in multiple locations.

Location: Gera

Inception: 1608

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Address: Burgstraße 2, 07545 Gera

Website: http://goethe-rutheneum.de

GPS coordinates: 50.87596,12.08187

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:52