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From GDR Training Site to Health Resort
Discover Oberhof and the whole Thuringian Forest national park holiday region. The state recognised health resort is located in the verdant heart of Germany is a year-round top destination for motorbike trips, activity holidays and those looking for some relaxation at all ages. Oberhof has more to offer than just a panoply of leisure activities, meaning that even a very short stay will be a memorable experience. Explore unspoiled nature on foot or by bike, stroll through the former GDR winter sports area or head to the elegant restaurants and cafés for a real treat.
But there’s also lots to discover in the region around Oberhof: How about a trip to the weapons museum in Suhl? Or the automobile museum in the same city, where the once legendary Simson-Enduros and the cult classic four stroke AWO motorbikes were manufactured. Explore the sporting history of Oberhof on a historical sports arena hike where the Olympic athletes once practiced long jump, biathlons, luge, bobsled, skeleton and ski jumping. But there’s even more on offer – come and be pleasantly surprised.
Excursion Destinations in Thuringia
Even though there’s plenty to do in Thuringian Forest to make the perfect getaway, an excursion to the nearby regions is definitely worth a go. We would like to tell you a few of our favourite destinations.
The state capital of Thuringia attracts many people for its range of cafés in the picturesque old town, the Krämerbrücke, and in winter, the fabulous Christmas market at the foot of the Erfurt cathedral. Distance: 65km.
The former European Capital of Culture does not only stand for a past epoch from history, but was and is a home to poets and thinkers in Germany with its beautiful old town. Distance: 80km.
The former weapons city and home of the ‘Simson’ motorbike production plant is a remarkable destination for architecture enthusiasts with its many religious and secular buildings. Distance: 14km
The Lutheran town and birthplace of Johann Sebastian Bach is not only worth a visit because of Wartburg castle, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Distance: 58km.