Böhlen: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Böhlen was first mentioned in official records in 1442 and developed a historic mining tradition involving gold, silver, copper, bismuth and lead mining, as well as metallurgy, alum and vitriol works, and a mining office. For those interested in culture, this connection between mining and local history provides a tangible point of reference.

Town and Landscape

Böhlen extends gradually downhill from a plateau rather than lying in a narrow valley; its settlement form is described as a typical linear village of the Thuringian Slate Mountains.

Getting There

Roads connect Böhlen in the direction of the Schwarzatal valley and Großbreitenbach. The road from Königsee to Großbreitenbach continues towards the Rennsteig and larger towns.

Nature

Fürstenberg, the Großer Burgberg, Ersteberg and Morast are located in the area surrounding Böhlen.

Böhlen is described as one of the most forested places in its surroundings and has approximately 290 hectares of municipal woodland.

History and Culture

Burg Lauenstein, Heidecksburg, Schaumburg Castle Ruins and the Arnstadt Castle Museum are located in the wider region surrounding Böhlen.

The Böhlen Mill is a historic working mill with a stone grinding mill, an overshot water wheel, a roller mill and other milling equipment. Its facilities also illustrate small-scale farming.

Travel Character

Böhlen is a starting point for hikers, visitors interested in culture, people seeking peace and quiet, and families.

You can rent a holiday apartment in Böhlen.

For the higher-level travel overview: Großbreitenbach.