Explore Southern Thuringia
Things to do in Southern Thuringia
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80 places to visit
Siegmundsburg · Sachsenbrunn · Themar
Werra Valley Cycle Route
Ride from the Werra springs through the Thuringian Forest to the valley around Siegmundsburg, Sachsenbrunn and Themar.
Oberhof
LOTTO Thüringen Bike Park Oberhof
Ride flow trails and downhill tracks at Fallbachhang. Check the chairlift operating hours before travelling.
Hinternah
Hinternah Bike Park
Practise on the pump track and its banked turns. The separate dirt line offers jumps for experienced riders.
Siegmundsburg
Rennsteig Cycle Route from Siegmundsburg
Follow forest tracks through the Werra headwaters towards Neuhaus am Rennweg.
Ratscher bei Schleusingen
Schleuse Valley Cycle Route and Lake Ratscher
Ride from Rennsteig station via Schönbrunn and Lake Ratscher to Schleusingen, with a break by the lake.
Heldburg
Werra–Upper Main Cycle Route
Cycle from Hildburghausen into the Heldburg region and stop at Heldburg Fortress.
Sachsenbrunn · Eisfeld
Sachsenbrunn to Eisfeld by Bike
Follow the Werra Valley Cycle Route from Sachsenbrunn to Eisfeld and stop at the castle.
Kloster Veßra bei Themar
Themar to Veßra Abbey by Bike
Follow the Werra Valley Cycle Route to the abbey and open-air museum.
Coburg
Ehrenburg Palace
See the former ducal residence in Coburg and its Giant Hall, named after the figures supporting the ceiling.
Coburg
Callenberg Castle
Explore the ducal summer residence near Coburg, its historic interiors and the German Marksmen’s Museum.
Rödental
Rosenau Castle
Visit Prince Albert’s birthplace and stroll through the landscaped park beside the Itz.
Coburg
Coburg Natural History Museum
Discover fossils, a recreated mineral cave and animals shown in their habitats.
Frauenwald
Frauenwald Bunker Museum
Visit a former underground command centre and learn how its communications and supplies were organised.
Frauenwald
Alpaca Walks on the Rennsteig
Join a guided walk from the alpaca meadow in Frauenwald and explore the forest at the animals’ pace.
Frauenwald
Wildlife Watching in Frauenwald
Join a guided outing and watch for wildlife from an observation hide.
Frauenwald
Rosenberger Riding Farm
Children can try pony riding. Ask the farm about carriage rides.
Frauenwald
Frauenwald Dwarf Trail
Follow the dwarf figures from the spa park on a family walk with activities along the way.
Frauenwald
Panorama Loop with Nature Art
Follow the panorama trail near Frauenwald and look for the figures set into the landscape.
Weimar
Wittumspalais
Visit Duchess Anna Amalia’s former residence in Weimar and see its historic interiors.
Weimar
Neues Museum Weimar
Explore early modern art and design and discover how artists reshaped everyday objects and interiors.
Großkochberg
Kochberg Castle and Park
Visit Charlotte von Stein’s country estate south of Weimar and walk past its historic theatre.
Weimar-Tiefurt
Tiefurt Castle and Park
Explore Anna Amalia’s summer residence and follow the paths on both banks of the Ilm.
Weimar
Weimar Discovery Centre
Watch short films about Thuringia and take in views of Weimar’s old town from the viewing platform.
Weimar
Weimar City Palace – East Wing
Discover the former residence of the dukes of Saxe-Weimar and its historic rooms.
Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig
Schmiedefeld Discovery Trail
Explore twelve stations with discovery activities along a short family trail through woodland and meadows.
Masserberg / Fehrenbach
Rennsteig Loop to the Werra Spring Hut
Walk from the Rennsteig near Masserberg to the Werra spring and on to the Rennsteigwarte lookout.
Stützerbach / Bahnhof Rennsteig
DR WALD Trail
Explore the forest at a slow pace on a circular walk with activity and rest stations.
Vesser / Schmiedefeld
Upper Vesser Valley Circular Walk
Follow meadows and wooded valleys through the biosphere reserve.
Bahnhof Rennsteig / Schmiedefeld
Rennsteig – Choose Your Own Stage
Choose a section of the long-distance ridge trail to suit your holiday in the Thuringian Forest.
Gehlberg / Rennsteigregion
Schneekopf Hill
Hike up Thuringia’s second-highest peak for views of the forest and stop at the mountain hut.
Gießübel · Schleusegrund
Gießübler Schweiz Nature Trail
Follow woodland trails through rocky scenery and learn about the local landscape along the way.
Schleusingen
Schleusingen Outdoor Pool
Enjoy separate swimming areas and a large slide at the outdoor pool on Häfnersberg.
Erlau bei Schleusingen
Erlau Forest Pool
Take an outdoor swimming break beside the forest, with space to relax on the lawn.
Schönbrunn / Schleusegrund
Schönbrunn Terrace Pool
Enjoy outdoor swimming in Schönbrunn, with pools for swimmers, beginners and younger children.
Ilmenau
Hammergrund Sports and Leisure Pool
Swim outdoors in heated pools or take a break on the lawn in Ilmenau.
Ilmenau
Ilmenau Indoor Pool
Swim laps or enjoy the diving and children’s areas on a rainy day.
Ratscher bei Schleusingen
Lake Ratscher
Take a break by the reservoir near Schleusingen and check the operator’s information for seasonal activities.
Frankenhain / Geratal
Lütsche Reservoir
Enjoy woodland and waterside scenery. Consult local notices for bathing information.
Meiningen
Palace Park on the Werra
Pause by the river or the historic arched bridge, then visit central Meiningen or Elisabethenburg Palace.
Oberhof
H2Oberhof Pool and Spa
Choose indoor and outdoor pools, a slide or the separate sauna area.
Schönbrunn · Schleusegrund
Schönbrunn Reservoir
Explore the wooded slopes and waterside views around the drinking-water reservoir.
Meiningen
Meiningen State Theatre
Check the programme for theatre, music, concerts and puppetry.
Kloster Veßra bei Themar
Henneberg Museum at Veßra Abbey
Explore the former abbey and open-air museum with historic half-timbered buildings.
Suhl
Suhl Vehicle Museum
Explore the history of bicycles, motorcycles and cars and Suhl’s connection to Simson.
Lauscha
Lauscha Museum of Glass Art
Discover glass figures, Christmas ornaments and the craft traditions of the Thuringian Forest.
Schmalkalden
Schmalkalden Old Town
Discover half-timbered buildings and Reformation history, with a visit to Wilhelmsburg Castle.
Suhl · Hoheloh
Suhl Observatory and Planetarium
Learn about stars and planets through a planetarium show or an observation session.
Schönbrunn · Schleusegrund
Schönbrunn Spice Museum
Learn about herbs and regional spice traditions and discover their scents at the tourist information centre.
Steinbach-Langenbach · Schleusegrund
Steinbach-Langenbach Open-Air Theatre
Check the programme for concerts, comedy and other events in a forest setting.
Langenbach · Schleusegrund
Langenbach Glassworks Site
Learn about the early forest glassworks at this historic site and rest stop.
Schleusingen
Bertholdsburg Castle
Visit the natural history museum at Schleusingen’s castle above the market square.
Meiningen
Elisabethenburg Palace
Discover Meiningen’s former ducal residence, its art and history collections and the nearby palace park.
Schmalkalden
Wilhelmsburg Castle
Explore the Renaissance castle overlooking Schmalkalden and visit its museum and grounds.
Heldburg
Heldburg Fortress
Visit the hilltop fortress and explore the German Castle Museum.
Coburg
Coburg Fortress
Visit the fortress above Coburg and explore its historic rooms and collections.
Sonneberg
German Toy Museum
Discover historic toys and learn about Sonneberg’s toy-making tradition.
Zella-Mehlis
Fritzpark Zella-Mehlis
Try trampolines, climbing and slides at this indoor adventure park.
Walldorf bei Meiningen
Walldorf Sandstone and Fairy-Tale Cave
Explore the man-made sandstone passages and fairy-tale scenes, then visit the grounds outside.
Zella-Mehlis
Marine Aquarium Adventure Park
See sharks, colourful fish and reptiles at the aquarium in Zella-Mehlis.
Waffenrod / Hinterrod bei Eisfeld
Waffenrod Adventure Playground and Summer Toboggan Run
Combine outdoor play with a ride on the summer toboggan run below the holiday village.
Saalfeld
Saalfeld Fairy Grottoes
Tour the colourful former mine and explore the interactive museum or adventure forest.
Oberhof
LOTTO Thüringen Indoor Ski Hall
Go cross-country skiing on snow indoors in Oberhof. Check the public session times.
Oberhof / Grenzadler
Rennsteig Biathlon Arena
Explore Oberhof’s biathlon venue and check its events and visitor programme.
Oberhof
Oberhof Bobsleigh and Luge Track
See the competition track and check for training sessions or bookable experiences.
Oberhof
Oberhof Snow Park at Fallbachhang
Visit the winter sports area at Fallbachhang and check operating conditions before travelling.
Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig
Schmiedefeld Winter Sports Area
Discover skiing and sledging at Eisenberg, subject to local operating conditions.
Steinach
Silbersattel Ski Area
Explore the ski slopes and winter sports facilities at Fellberg in Steinach.
Heubach / Masserberg
Heubach Ski Area
A winter sports area with lifts and ski services. Check available facilities before visiting.
Ilmenau
Ice Skating in Ilmenau
Take your first steps on the ice or skate a few laps at Ilmenau’s ice rink in winter.
Oberhof
Winter Walking around Oberhof
Choose a marked winter trail to suit the weather, daylight and your fitness.
Biberschlag · Schleusegrund
Roßbach Valley Ski Jumps
Discover SV Biberau’s ski jumping facilities, including summer training mats and a roller-ski track.
Hinternah
Schillings Restaurant & Catering
Enjoy traditional and modern dishes made with local ingredients. In summer you can sit in the courtyard.
Schleusingerneundorf
Waidmannsruh Restaurant
Choose from traditional and modern regional dishes and homemade ice cream on a sunny terrace.
Schleusingen
Wagners Seehotel · Haus am See
Take a break at the restaurant and café by the Langen Teich, with terraces overlooking the water.
Schleusingen
Teutsche Schule
Enjoy Thuringian and Franconian cooking in a historic half-timbered house with a terrace.
Suhl
FAME Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Stop for food and drinks in Suhl before or after an event.
Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig
Gastinger Restaurant
Discover regional cooking and pottery at the restaurant in Schmiedefeld.
Am Adlersberg
Stutenhaus Restaurant
Try regional food in the Thuringian Forest after a walk around the Adlersberg.
Masserberg / Fehrenbach
Werra Spring Hut
Try seasonal regional dishes near the Werra spring. The hut is accessible on foot or by bicycle.
Frauenwald
Waldfrieden Inn
Stop on the Rennsteig for Thuringian food, seasonal dishes and steaks grilled over beechwood.
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