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Thuringia


Thuringia (Thüringen) is a state of Germany.

Regions

Cities

  • Erfurt - state capital
  • Eisenach - site of Wartburg castle
  • Jena - town of the biggest university in Thuringia (and home to Goethe and Schiller, too)
  • Mühlhausen - historic home of Johann Sebastian Bach, John A. Roebling (builder of the Brooklyn Bridge) and of the peasants' leader, Thomas Muentzer
  • Weimar - town of Goethe and Schiller

Other destinations

  • The Hainich Forest - Germany's thirteenth national park with its magnificent tree-top walk
  • The Thuringian Forest - national park and winter sport centre

Culture and History

Talk

Not surprisingly, the most common language in Thuringia is German, with a slight regional accent.

Travel to Thuringia & Visa Requirements

Tours & Getting around Thuringia

Thuringia attractions and sightseeing

Thuringia city tours

Thuringia Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Thuringia nightlife, bars, clubs & pubs

Stay safe

Get out


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