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Insider tip Thuringia
Thuringia is centrally located in Germany and a real insider tip for explorers. Away from mass tourism, you can discover world heritage sites, roam castles and palaces, or experience wild nature in ancient beech forests. Big names are associated with the little state: among others, Luther and Bach, Goethe and Gropius lived and worked here. Culinary assets include bratwurst and herb-based dishes, as well as over 200 beer brands and quality wine from the Saale and Unstrut area.
Cultural heritage or nature experience? In Thuringia you don't have to choose; short distances and fast regional connections make combinations possible.
Nature lovers can enjoy adventures and scenery from the Green Belt region to the primeval beech forests of the Hainich and the wildly romantic valleys of the Slate Mountains. Those who like to combine nature and culture might follow the Bach Cycle Route or hike where the poet Goethe found inspiration. The most famous long-distance hiking trail is the Rennsteig in the Thuringian Forest.
Culture vultures will love Weimar. The UNESCO World Heritage ‘Classical Weimar’ includes the residences of Goethe and Schiller as well as the ducal palaces and gardens. The sites of the early Bauhaus history also have world heritage status; Walter Gropius founded the ‘State Bauhaus’ in Weimar in 1919. Elsewhere, historic theatres transport visitors back to the Baroque or Classical periods. Every spring, the Thuringian Bach Weeks welcome Bach fans from all over the world.
Curious people looking for insider tips will find what they are looking for in Thuringian cities like the state capital Erfurt. The main area of discovery is its picturesque old town with highlights such as Petersberg hill and Krämerbrücke bridge. Thuringia is also a land of castles; the Thuringians claim to have a castle for every taste. Find out on site whether this is true. A castle generator can help you. ‘Innovation with tradition’ might be the label for the city of Jena. Our tip: be sure to plan a visit to the Zeiss Planetarium there.
History fans may want to follow in the footsteps of Martin Luther. He started his Bible translation at Wartburg Castle in Eisenach and studied in Erfurt, where he also became a monk after a ‘thunderstorm experience’. Erfurt has a remarkable UNESCO World Heritage consisting of the sites of medieval Jewish history. The showpiece of the exhibition in the Old Synagogue is a rare Jewish wedding ring from the 14th century.
