Thüringen Tourismus - Urlaub und Reisen in Thüringen

The Thuringian dynasty of the Ernestines is linked with the royal families of Europe. In Gotha, Meiningen, Altenstein and other Thuringian towns and regions, Ernestine palaces, mansions and castles tell stories of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Queen Adelaide and others.

Where words became world history: At Wartburg Castle in Eisenach, Martin Luther translated the New Testament into German in just eleven weeks. And he and his comrades made a major mark on many other towns in Thuringia. A journey to the heart of the Reformation!

An enormous variety in the arts and cultural life awaits visitors of Thuringia's towns and cities. Half-timbered houses, magnificent estates and gardens, lively town centres and an abundance of world heritage sites.

Evidence in stone of Thuringia's eventful history can be found in over 400 palaces and castles throughout the region. Some are in ruins, others have survived in their full splendour, all have interesting stories to tell.

Historical palace gardens, modern municipal parks, exotic and traditional themes, and one of Germany's largest permanent garden exhibitions - Thuringia is a mecca for garden fans.

In 1919, the architect Walter Gropius founded the Bauhaus, the most important and most influential school of design of the 20th century in the town of Weimar in Thuringia.