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What to do and see in Thuringia, Germany: The Best Things to do
The Free State of Thuringia (English: /θəˈrɪndʒiə/; German: Freistaat Thüringen, pronounced [ˈfʁaɪʃtaːt ˈtyːʁɪŋən]) is a federal state in central Germany. It has an area of 16,171 square kilometres (6,244 sq mi) and 2.29 million inhabitants, making it the sixth smallest by area and the fifth smallest by population of Germany's sixteen states. Most of Thuringia is within the watershed of the Saale, a left tributary of the Elbe. The capital is Erfurt.
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1. Kichelhahn Mountain
2. Wartburg Castle
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4.5 based on 1,234 reviews
This imposing medieval fortress, which stands atop a mountain on the outskirts of Eisenach, is best known as the place where Martin Luther sought refuge following his excommunication in 1521 and serves as one of Germany's most prolific national symbols.
Reviewed By adventureat50plus - Stuttgart, Germany
According to google the castle did not open till 11 but it was open at 10. We walked up the Lutherweg from our hotel. It was a steep but shaded 1.8 km with informative signs about Luther and other aspects of world history. We arrived at 10:30 which was good because it was Saturday and crowds were arriving. There were no tours but you could download the app which gave information for each room. We really enjoyed exploring the castle at our own speed and learning about Elizabeth...as well as Martin Luther and German history. It was an unusually hot day so it was a relief that the castle had AC and dehumidifiers since we had to keep the masks on the whole time.
3. Kramerbrucke Erfurt
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4.5 based on 1,309 reviews
An old-fashioned bridge and street lined with pretty houses dating back to the Renaissance.
Reviewed By lizith - Mold, United Kingdom
The Krämerbrücke, or merchants bridge, formed part of the Via Regia - the main highway across Europe in the Middle Ages. The bridge itself dates back to at least the 13th century. It was originally a wooden structure that burned down and was replaced by a more robust structure, with merchant houses on either side. Over the years further structural work has been undertaken - and some was evident at the time of our visit. There is no doubt this is a tourist attraction and the businesses on the bridge reflect this in their nature and prices for goods. Nevertheless, it is worth a visit, crossing the bridge and then perhaps returning by one of the two adjacent bridges from which there is a good view of the bridge and the buildings. When on the bridge, one is unaware it is a bridge as there are no spaces between the buildings. Adjacent to the bridge are outside seating areas which are surprisingly quiet and peaceful. A good place to spend an hour or two just being.
4. Zeiss-Planetarium
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4.5 based on 208 reviews
Reviewed By Peters188 - Amersham, United Kingdom
A well presented and informative show. Naturally all in German, but glad I could understand most of it. I liked the phrase “ Earth is an oasis of life in a huge void” Parking was not easy but found a place up the hill. Had a good meal in the restaurant but it was fairly slow.
5. Drachenschlucht / Landgrafenschlucht
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4.5 based on 298 reviews
Reviewed By revG777 - Wausau, United States
This was a fun and relaxing walk. You see the gorge walls all around you and you hear the water flowing under the grates you are walking on.
6. Botanischer Garten
7. Jen-Tower
8. Erfurt Cathedral
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4.5 based on 579 reviews
Reviewed By jose158 - Palermo, Italy
The Dom is an Impressive gothic with some renaissance elemnts cathedral, very impressive on the top of the hill above Erfut, a delightful medium size city of about 300.000 people in the heart of Thuringia, a not much visited area of Germany which is definitely worth a visit. The town and the Dom are full of history and art. While visiting the cathedral me and my wife were very fortunate to be guided by Matthias, the sacristan or verger of the Dom, after he generously volunteered to do it after our queries showing interest in the cathedral and it´s history. We had a good and deep conversation about our catholic church and it´s problems surfacing today. Thanks very much Matthias for your warm welcoming to Erfurt Dom.
9. Buchenwald Memorial
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4.5 based on 663 reviews
Buchenwald (1937-1945) became a synonym for the crimes committed by the National Socialists. Until 1950, the Soviets used the grounds for a special camp; after 1958 the German Democratic Republic established the “Nationale Mahn- und Gedenkstätte” here. After 1990, the memorial was reorganized according to a new concept now also providing for commemoration of the fates of other victim groups. New exhibitions place the crimes in their historical contexts. The history of Weimar and Buchenwald provides a unique historical resonator for historical-political education work. This uniqueness lies in the proximity between the camp and Weimar as a cultural centre, and in the access thus offered to the past. Opening hours Museums | 10 - 18 Uhr The outdoor facilities are accessible daily until sundown. |
Reviewed By brianp473
A place of remembrance and a memorial to the millions killed by multiple despotic regimes. The main camp includes memorials to groups and individuals killed by the SS. The remains of the Soviet run camp tell of the horrors visited upon people after the defeat of the Nazis. It is a somber, emotional experience. This site does take hours to fully take in ... plan accordingly. One suggestion is to download the app on either iPhone or Android, along with the needed language pack, long before traveling up the Blood Road up the hill. The app contains the same information as the rental audio guides - saving the five Euro rental fee and contacting a device in these times of Covid.
