Tourism in Thuringia

Thuringia's diverse and unique landscapes offer first-class tourism potential away from the hustle and bustle of the metropolises.

Thuringia scores points with:

• eight National Natural Landscapes
• dem Rennsteig as the longest well-known long-distance hiking trail in Europe
• best conditions for nature-based activities such as hiking, horse riding, golfing, canoeing, cycling, mountain biking, climbing, swimming, sailing, kitesurfing, skiing, tobogganing
• good opportunities for relaxation and recovery such as spas or forest wellness
• diverse Excursions and adventure offers
• rich cultural offerings within a short distance (World Natural Heritage meets World Cultural Heritage)
• Local cooperation partners for exceptional nature-based offerings

With its unique density of cultural highlights, Thuringia offers excellent potential for cultural tourism.

Thuringia scores points with:

• UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Wartburg, the "Weimar Classics" ensemble, the Bauhaus and the Jewish-Medieval Heritage in Erfurt
• a high density of historically significant and unique cities/buildings
• well-preserved or faithfully restored historic city centers
• Places of activity of famous Personalities such as Luther, Bach, Goethe, Schiller, Herder, Gropius, Klee, Kandinsky or Feininger
• its multitude of Castles and palaces
• its extensive range of Museums, Theatres, orchestras, traditional Festivals and events
• its living traditions and its unique craftsmanship, such as the Glassblowing or instrument making
• abundant natural offerings within a short distance (World Heritage site meets World Natural Heritage site)

With its central location in the heart of Germany and its attractive surroundings, Thuringia offers excellent potential for the Conference tourism.

Thuringia scores points with:

• short travel times thanks to optimal motorway connections and the ICE hub in Erfurt
• tourist attractions from the fields of nature and culture
• renowned scientific institutions and dynamic economic sectors
• a wide range of products for Framework and side programs
• diverse opportunities for innovative MICE concepts combined with nature experiences

Spa & Golf Resort Weimarer Land, Blankenhain
carrier of the Thuringian Tourism Award 2018 + 2024
212 beds, 5-star resort hotel category with Linden spa and spectacular 45-hole golf course in a stunning natural setting

Bio-Seehotel & MANOAH Houses at the Zeulenroda Sea, Zeulenroda
176 rooms & holiday homes, 4-star category, climate-neutral wellness and conference hotel

Hotel Elephant Weimar
The most famous hotel in Thuringia.
99 rooms and suites, newly renovated and reopened

AHORN Berghotel, Friedrichroda
457 rooms, 3-star superior category, family and active holidays in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia's largest conference hotel with a capacity of up to 600 people

Other selected companies:

• The Grand Green Familux Resort, Oberhof, Thuringian Forest (Opening ceremony 2022)
• THE TURNS, Hotel on Petersberg Erfurt
• PRIZEOTEL Erfurt-City
• Hotel DER LINDENHOF, Gotha
• SPA VILLA Beauty & Wellness Resort, Eichsfeld
• Meadow Bliss, Tiny Houses Hotel, Heilbad Heiligenstadt