Excursion tips for families
Excursion tips for children and families in the area
Rumpelburg children's adventure world in Bad Langensalza - 15 km
The Rumpelburg is Thuringia's unique and eventful play paradise with an indoor and outdoor play area, where children and adults can play, climb, slide, romp and take part in handicrafts. (Image source: Rumpelburg children's adventure world)
Tabbs spa and family pool in Bad Tabarz - 21 km
The aqua adventure world in the tabbs adventure pool leaves nothing to be desired with 1,400 square meters of water and an outdoor pool. There is an outdoor pool, a 25-meter sports pool, an adventure and children's pool and water attractions.(Image source: tabbs vital GmbH)
Marienglashöhle Friedrichroda - 23 km
The Marienglashöhle is a show cave in the Thuringian Forest. For the most part, it is not a natural cave, but mainly consists of cavities that were created by gypsum and copper mining.
mini-a-thür in Ruhla - 26 km
The amusement park mini-a-thür shows a permanent exhibition with models on a scale of 1:25 of the Thuringian sights during the summer months in an outdoor area. In winter the models are exhibited in a museum hall.(Image source: Mini-a-thür- GmbH)
Zoo Gotha - 23 km and Thuringian Zoopark Erfurt - 46 km
Here your children can become curious animal researchers, go on safari all day and discover lots of large and small animals from all continents. (Source: © KulTourStadt Gotha)
Inselsberg Funpark - 28 km
This is where the fun begins on the summer toboggan run, the Wie-Flyer or the adventure playground. Another highlight is the Rennsteig-Fox, a zip line at lofty heights. (Image source: Wiegand Erlebnisberge GmbH)
Natural History Museum Erfurt - 43 km
The 14 meter high oak tree, which extends over four floors, is impressive, as is the entire exhibition on the geological history of Thuringia and the local flora and fauna. As a special attraction, a Noah's Ark awaits in the basement of the museum.
EGA Park Erfurt - 43 km
The egapark invites you on a journey of discovery into the native and tropical flora, with the largest flower bed in Europe, a Japanese rock and water garden and much more. Then the kids can romp to their heart's content in Thuringia's largest playground or visit the animals in the children's farm.(Image source: Erfurt garden and exhibition non-profit GmbH)
Merkers Adventure Mine - 45 km
Children aged 10 and over experience a journey into the world of white gold in the Merkers mine. 500 to 800 meters below ground they discover the largest underground bucket wheel excavator in the world, a museum you can touch, the crystal grotto, the legendary gold room and are shown a simulated demolition. (Image source: K S Minerals and Agriculture GmbH)
Zella-Mehlis marine aquarium - 64 km
Immerse yourself in the colorful underwater world of the tropical oceans in the Zella-Mehlis marine aquarium and be enchanted by the unique beauty of bizarre corals, sea anemones, reptiles, sharks and unique fish.(Image source: Erlebnispark Meeresaquarium GmbH)
Saalfeld fairy grottoes - 101 km
The Saalfeld fairy grottoes are the most colorful exhibition grottoes in the world. Here you and your children will learn a lot of interesting facts about the former mining industry and the life of the miners. In the nearby “Feenweltchen” adventure forest, elves, fairies, trolls and goblins have created a magical place.(Image source: Saalfeld fairy grottoes)
Leuchtenburg near Seitenroda - 111 km
Behind the thick walls of the Leuchtenburg, children immerse themselves in the world of knights and damsels. In children's programs, they can try their hand at old handicrafts and get to the bottom of it in the museum of castle history. The very brave descend into the deepest dungeon.
(Image source: Leuchtenburg Foundation)
