Bürgel: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Kloster Thalbürgel Kloster Thalbürgel Photo: Christoph Müller via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

In the area surrounding Bürgel are Dornburg Rococo Palace and Christiansburg; Gleis-Berg, Kunitzburg and Napoleonstein Windknollen are also located nearby. For visitors interested in culture, Dornburg Rococo Palace is a specific point of interest. You can rent a holiday apartment in Bürgel.

Classification

Bürgel belongs to the Saaleland travel region.

Culture

In the wider regional surroundings of Bürgel are Köstritz Palace and Kapellendorf moated castle; the Dürrengleina hilltop is also located in the wider region.

Getting Around

The Pottery Trail is a 4.5-kilometre circular route through the historic pottery town of Bürgel. It particularly appeals to visitors who want to experience a specific circular route through Bürgel.

Location

Bürgel lies in the Saale Valley between Jena and Eisenberg.

History

The former monastery church in Bürgel’s Thalbürgel district was built in the 12th century.

Nature

Bürgel is described as a place stretching along the Saale between gentle hills and green forests.

Craftsmanship

Bürgel has a long stoneware tradition; around ten pottery workshops operate there today.

After the Second World War, Bürgel’s blue-and-white ceramic patterns became the trademark of local ceramic production.

Cuisine

Bürgel ice cream is a culinary speciality associated with the town and known beyond Bürgel.

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