Local Area & Activities

Local Area

Whether you're a lover of classical music, German literature, local architecture, or untouched countryside, Eichsfeld & Thuringia are hidden treasures waiting to be explored.

🌲 Nature & Heritage

Walk the Green Belt (former inner-German border)

The Green Belt is a 1,400-kilometre-long ecological corridor running along the former inner German border that separated East and West Germany for over 40 years

Explore the Wartburg Castle - UNESCO World Heritage Site in Eisenach

Hike in the Eichsfeld-Hainich-Werratal nature park

🎵 Music & Literature

Thüringen is the birthplace and home of great minds:

Johann Sebastian Bach, born in nearby Eisenach
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, who lived and wrote in Weimar
Martin Luther, who studied in Erfurt and translated the Bible at Wartburg Castle

🧘 Relaxation & Healing

Germany is home to some of the most beautiful and healing natural thermal baths in Europe. These baths are fed by natural springs rich in sulfur, brine (saline water), and medicinal drinking water – known for their therapeutic effects on the body and mind.

Whether you're looking to ease muscle tension, improve circulation, or simply unwind in a peaceful setting, Germany’s spa towns offer the perfect escape. Come and experience the centuries-old tradition of healing waters in stunning natural surroundings – a unique blend of health, culture, and relaxation.

You can purchase a day ticket between 20 – 30 Euros per adult.

Eating & Drinking

The Eichsfeld region offers a unique culinary experience shaped by centuries of tradition and a strong sense of regional identity. Eichsfeld is especially known for its hearty, home-style cooking and locally produced specialties.

Here, you'll find traditional German cuisine with a local twist. Don’t miss the famous Thuringian Rostbratwurst – a flavorful grilled sausage that’s best enjoyed with fresh bread and mustard. Many nearby restaurants and family-run inns serve hearty regional dishes like Sauerbraten (marinated roast beef), Thüringer Klöße (potato dumplings) and seasonal specialties using fresh, local ingredients. Be sure to try local honey, cheeses and jam from nearby farms, often available at village markets or countryside shops. This region offers an authentic taste of rural Germany that’s both comforting and delicious.

🐄 Local Farms & Farm Shops

Büschlebsmühle Worbis

☕ Restaurants & Café’s

Café & Bistro Bessmann, Breitenworbis

Restaurant Stummel, Breitenworbis

Café Hexenhäuschen, Breitenworbis Café

Venezia, Leinefelde (Italian)

🧁 Bakery

Müller Bäckerei, Lindeistr. 1, 37339 Breitenworbis

Towns & Cities

Mühlhausen – one of the oldest half-timbered towns in Germany

Visit Weimar – City of Goethe, Schiller, and Bauhaus

Gotha - Once the capital of the Duchy of Saxe-Gotha, The British Royal Family’s former name "Saxe-Coburg and Gotha" before changing it to Windsor

Eisenach – visit Wartburg Castle where Martin Luther translated the New Testament into German, Bach House where composer Johann Sebastian Bach was born and Martin Luther House - one of the oldest timber-framed houses in Thuringia

Discover Erfurt – Medieval town with a beautiful cathedral and cloisters

Duderstadt – A hidden architectural gem nearby

🏰 Castles Nearby

Burg Bodenstein - Leinefelde-Worbis, 16 km

Burg Scharfenstein – Leinefelde, Beuren, 20 km

Burg Gleichenstein - Wachstedt, 25 km

Burgruine Hanstein - Bornhagen, 50 km

Die Wartburg - Eisenach, 53 km Wiki

Die Drei Gleichen - Burgenstrasse Thüringen, 70 km

List of castles in Thuringia