Thuringia
The vacation region of Thuringia is one of the most popular vacation destinations in Germany and the Thuringian Forest, the Rennsteig and the Thuringian Woodland in particular have all kinds of tourist highlights to offer. The Thuringian Forest enchants with a breathtakingly beautiful landscape and offers relaxation not only for the body, but also for the soul. Whether you prefer outdoor sports, hiking in the mountains or simply want to enjoy nature, you can relax completely in Thuringia. But Thuringia is also ideal for an enjoyable family vacation.
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Food in Thuringia - Simply unforgettable
In Thuringia, of course, people know much more than the Thuringian
Rostbratwurst. Even if the Thuringians are always measured by this when it comes to food
Thuringians are always measured by it, there are many more delicious things to eat there. The
favorite recipe of many Thuringians, for example, is Thuringian dumplings on Sundays and
Thuringian dumplings with a roast on Sundays and public holidays. There are of course
of course numerous sauces and red cabbage or sauerkraut. Almost every place has its own recipe.
Incidentally, Thuringian Rostbartwurst has been around for at least 600 years
years, as it was first mentioned in a document there. Since 2004
the term "Thuringian Rostbratwurst" has therefore been protected with a
seal of quality. The Thuringians prefer to make their Rostbratwurst
on the charcoal grill, by the way, because only there is the taste so
incomparably delicious. The standard recipe is always the same, but the nuances
each butcher's store has its own rules and seasoning mixtures.
seasoning mixtures.
Leisure time in Thuringia - a paradise for hikers
Thuringia is known as a hiking state - many wonderful hiking trails throughout
throughout Thuringia promise pure nature and unforgettably beautiful views. But
other sports activities are also possible here, such as cycling tours or water
water hiking on the Saale or swimming in one of the countless bathing lakes.
Fishing, bobsleighing and tobogganing, golf, horse riding and all kinds of water sports are also possible.
all kinds of water sports. With numerous cross-country ski trails, pistes and
toboggan runs, Thuringia is also definitely worth a visit in winter.
The beautiful low mountain range landscape in the Thuringian Forest invites you in winter
to all kinds of sporting activities and excursions. Experience it for yourself
yourself: the inner tension of skating over world champion tracks, the pulsating
pulsating adrenaline when skiing down wide ski slopes or the
the unadulterated exuberance of family fun on the toboggan run. Fulfill
your personal winter dream come true!
Sights in Thuringia - land of castles
If you want to take a tour through Germany, the federal state in the heart of the country should not be forgotten. After all, there are many interesting sights here that are several hundred years old. The first interesting sight to be mentioned is the cathedral in Erfurt. This includes a visit to the Augustinian monastery in the same city. There is a castle church in the town of Eisenberg, also known as Christiansburg Castle Church. An extremely beautiful castle located in the central federal state of Germany is the Petersburg Citadel in Erfurt.
The Wachsenburg in Holzhausen also offers a very beautiful sight. This castle is located on a mountain surrounded by forests. It is a great place for hiking, especially in the summer months. The castle can of course also be visited. In addition to churches and castles, there are also various national parks and nature parks to explore. Probably the most famous national park in the region is the Hainich National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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