Vogtland: Ski Jump, Instruments and Parks

Ski jump and trails: two different scales

A striking view over Klingenthal begins at the Sparkasse Vogtland Arena Klingenthal, one of Europe’s most modern large ski jumps. An experience railway takes visitors to the 32-metre-high take-off tower, from where spectacular views open up over Klingenthal. The venue and the viewing point offer two perspectives on the same visit: one focuses on the sheer size of the ski jump, while the other takes in the town from the tower. If you like to include a single, clearly defined highlight in your travel plans, this is a concrete place to start.

The Vogtland Panorama Trail offers a different scale: at 225 kilometres long, it calls for more extensive trail planning. Its length sets it apart from a short walk and helps you gauge the role it might play in your holiday. A single viewpoint and a long-distance regional trail thus represent different ways of shaping your stay.

Instrument making as a regional theme

Markneukirchen turns the focus to musical instruments: the Markneukirchen Musical Instrument Museum displays the world’s largest playable violin. Alongside this extraordinary exhibit is a longer history: musical instruments have been made in the Upper Vogtland for more than 350 years. This offers two angles for planning a trip: a specific museum visit in Markneukirchen and the long tradition of instrument making in the Upper Vogtland. If you are interested in craftsmanship and culture, you can take this focus into account when choosing your accommodation.

Park architecture and a remarkable structure

The Royal Grounds of Bad Elster combine expansive historic parks with spa architecture of cultural and historical significance. Bad Elster also has ten mineral springs and natural moorland. If you want to focus on historic grounds and spa architecture, you could make Bad Elster the centrepiece of your trip. Another architectural highlight is the Göltzsch Viaduct, one of the two largest brick bridges in the world. Bad Elster brings parks and spa architecture together; the viaduct makes a very different impression through its sheer scale as a brick structure.

Regional potato specialities

Green dumplings, a Vogtland speciality, are made from raw, grated potatoes. At Gündel’s Kulturstall in Reichenbach, you can regularly take part in potato tastings; a potato market is held there in autumn. Potatoes thus link a regional dish with tastings and a market. If you would like to include a tasting or the potato market in your trip, check the current dates before your visit.

Cycling and public transport when choosing where to stay

Most cycling routes in Vogtland are close to bus or train stops. Bicycles can be taken on board free of charge in Vogtland, subject to vehicle capacity. If cycling and public transport matter to your trip, include both in your plans and check your specific connection before setting off. Your personal interests can also guide your choice of holiday apartment: depending on whether you want to focus on culture, parks, individual experiences or cycling routes, you will set different priorities for your stay.

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Auerbach/Vogtland, Bad Brambach, Bad Elster, Eichigt, Grünbach, Klingenthal, Mehltheuer, Tirpersdorf, Weischlitz, Schöneck/Vogtland, Plauen, Treuen, Zwota, Zwoschwitz, Reichenbach Im Vogtland, Mylau, Morgenröthe, Lengenfeld, Jössnitz, Erlbach, Heinsdorfergrund, Steinberg, Tannenbergsthal, Markneukirchen, Rebersreuth, Falkenstein/Vogtland, Hammerbrücke, Oberheinsdorf, Adorf/Vogtland, Bergen, Oelsnitz/Vogtland, Grünheide, Neustadt/Vogtland, Reuth, Möschwitz, Gottesberg, Neumark, Rodewisch, Mühlental, Netzschkau, Muldenhammer, Neuensalz, Triebel/Vogtland, Theuma, Syrau, Elsterberg, Pöhl, Pausa-Mühltroff.

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