Theater Gera

The theater in Gera was completed in 1902 according to the designs of architect Heinrich Seeling. He created one of the most modern and unusual theater buildings of his time, as he combined a theater and...

Continue ReadingTheater Gera

Frankenhain

UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Thuringian ForestThe state-approved resort of Frankenhain is now part of the rural community of Geratal in Thuringia. It lies in a protected valley basin, about 480 meters above sea level. The forest stands...

Continue ReadingFrankenhain

Gerstenberg

Gerstenberg was first mentioned in documents in 1227 as Gerstenberch and in 1233 as Gerstinberg. The village's landmark is the small village church, which has been enthroned on a hill and visible from afar since 1472....

Continue ReadingGerstenberg

Gera City Museum

The city museum has been housed in a baroque building in the city center with a high ridge turret and an inviting grand staircase for over 100 years. With its extensive cultural and historical collections, it is one of the...

Continue ReadingGera City Museum

Rentwertshausen

The village of Rentwertshausen is situated on a gentle hill between Bibra and Queienfeld. To the north-east, a limestone ridge stretches from Bibra to Exdorf, while the Arnsberg mountain borders the village to the north-west.The first documented...

Continue ReadingRentwertshausen

Kleinwelsbach

Kleinwelsbach, which has the character of a mixed village area, is probably one of the smallest villages in the Unstrut-Hainich district. The current population is around 130 and the names of Kleinwelsbach changed over the centuries.

Continue ReadingKleinwelsbach

Eyba

Eyba is a district of Saalfeld/Saale. Eyba is a district of Saalfeld/Saale.Eyba is a district of Saalfeld/Saale.Eyba is a district of Saalfeld/Saale.Eyba is a district of Saalfeld/Saale.Eyba is a district of Saalfeld/Saale.Eyba is a district...

Continue ReadingEyba

Issersheilingen

Issersheilingen, with its 140 inhabitants, is the smallest of the four remaining Heilingen villages in the Unstrut-Hainich district. Centuries ago, there were a total of eight villages ending in -heilingen. Issersheilingen is a very...

Continue ReadingIssersheilingen