Steinach

Steinach is a popular destination in the southern part of the Thuringian Forest. Just 7 km from the famous Rennsteig trail, the small town lies in an idyllic valley surrounded by the mountains...

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Gotha Zoo

Not far from Gotha's city center and surrounded by forests and hiking trails, Gotha Zoo is home to over 600 animals. In addition to native species such as donkeys and...

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Steinheid

Steinheid is a state-approved resort and is located on the ridge of the Thuringian Slate Mountains directly on the famous German hiking trail, the Rennsteig. It is an excellent starting point for hikes...

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Westhausen

Westhausen is a municipality in the Heldburger Land in the district of Hildburghausen in the Franconian south of the Free State of Thuringia. The town belongs to the administrative community of Heldburger Unterland, which has its administrative headquarters in the...

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Liborius Chapel

One of the most important landmarks in western Thuringia is the Liborius Chapel on the historic Werra Bridge near Creuzburg. The construction of the first bridge chapel was commissioned by Landgrave Ludwig IV in 1223. It was intended to honor the heavenly...

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Schillingstedt

In 1227 Schillingstedt was first mentioned in a document as "Silgenstadt". In the course of history, the village belonged to various manors. Situated on the ridges of the Schmücke and Finne rivers, the...

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