Cooling down

Our tips for cooling down

On hot summer days, waterside isn't the only place to cool down. You can also beat the heat in the city. Did you know that it's pleasantly cool inside many museums in the summer? In some of Thuringia's towns, you can also discover quite a few things underground. Perfect for leaving your sunglasses off for a while. Discover these different "cool" places.

Christian Hegenbarth and his Rollyboat
Feel at home: Hohenwarte Stausee

"My passion for water connects me with the region in Thuringia. Here at the Hohenwarte reservoir, I have the opportunity to pursue my hobbies, such as wakeboarding, motor boating and fishing, without having to travel long distances. But also just being able to relax and enjoy the view and nature make me happy and satisfied. I can work and at the same time spend my free time where others go on holiday."
The Saale Cycle Route – from dramatic to idyllic
Of wishes and dishes

A lucky skywalk, party time by the river and a night in a shiny caravan – all this and more awaits along the Saale Cycle Route.
Aquaculture
Weimarer Land

Cosy warmth or sparkling refreshment? Thermal baths, river or lake? Boat picnic or beach party? Canoeing on the river or stand-up paddling? In Weimarer Land it all works together!
Thuringian Cities
Cooling off in castles and palaces

Thuringia owes its extraordinary wealth of former royal seats to the principalities of the early modern era. The region’s lands were ruled by many different dynasties for more than four centuries. The cultural treasures that originate from that time remain for everyone to admire today.
Discover cool spots on hot days
Fancy a refreshing dip?

The sun is high in the sky; you are wiping the sweat off your brow, time for a break! In Thuringia, you can cool down properly in many places. Regardless of whether you dangle your feet in the water, escape the hot sun by going underground or enjoy a tasty ice cream – you are bound to find something refreshing to do.
On the water in Eisenach
Raft in a rucksack

Going rafting sounds like an adventure holiday in Sweden. However, I didn't have to travel that far north to go on a water tour. The latest water sports trend is called "packrafting". I Initially viewed my girlfriend's idea with scepticism. However, nothing ventured, nothing gained. I certainly did gain; plenty of amazing impressions, in fact.
The Hohenwarte Reservoir Trail
Walking around the 'Thuringian Sea'

Europe’s largest continuous reservoir region is located in the Thuringian Slate Mountains/Upper Saale nature park. With its large expanses of water surrounded by dense forests it is reminiscent of Scandinavian fjords. The locals fondly refer to this area as the ‘Thuringian Sea’. And right at the heart of it is the Hohenwarte Reservoir Trail – a highly memorable 74.4 kilometre walking route.
Tales from another world
Saalfeld Fairy Grottoes

If you think the days when making a wish used to work have long since gone, think again! Deep down below a mountain in Thuringia you can still find magical beings who will take you on a journey to a world where dreams come true.

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