The Willmars Destination Guide
Willmars Trips and Activities

Eisenach, Castle Wartburg and the Thuringian Sausage!

The town Eisenach, with around 44.300 inhabitants, is located in the middle of Germany in the Free State of Thuringia. Its history is linked with the Wartburg Castle, which dates back to the year1067 and since 1999 a part of the UNESCO World Heritage. Johann Sebastian Bach, the famous German Composer, was born in Eisenach and Martin Luther, the founder of the Protestant Church, spent 2 years on the Wartburg. Follow the footsteps of these famous citizens exploring Eisenach and the Wartburg Castle. Then, when you get hungry, step back in time with a visit at the "Lutherstuben Erlebnisrestaurant", an authentic Restaurant, where medieval Germany comes back to life. Warning! Thuringian Sausage comes in a meter and wine in a clay jug. >  [ + ] learn more

Categories: Family and Kids, Sightseeing, Cultural and History, Dining
Where to stay: Göttingen, Hannoversch Münden, Gerstungen, Fulda, Kassel

Oberhof, not only for World Champions

Oberhof, a small, family-friendly town in the state of Thuringia, is well equipped to weather all seasons. Widely known as a winter sport destination and directly on the famous "Rennsteig" hiking path, it shows the world what it is made of. It has been the venue for several World Championships in Bobsledding and Biathlon and is renowned for active holidays in a beautiful landscape. In summer it invites you for hiking, Nordic Walking, Mountain Biking, Climbing, Biathlon Shooting and panoramic peak-drives by motorbike and when the winter comes it is time for Alpine downhill runs, Cross - Country Skiing, Snow - Boarding, Nordic - Combination, Ice - Rafting and Bobsledding. One sport that has become increasingly popular is Snow - Tubing, a fun for the whole family.>  [ + ] learn more

Categories: Family and Kids, Sports
Where to stay: Coburg, Gerstungen, Weimar, Bad Langensalza, Erfurt