Bad Blankenburg: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Bad Blankenburg is known as the Fröbel Town; a museum documents the life and work of Friedrich Fröbel. For those interested in culture, this specific connection is a reason to include the town in their travel plans. You can rent a holiday apartment in Bad Blankenburg.

Nature and Activities

Bad Blankenburg is described as the gateway to the Schwarzatal and associated with a protected landscape and wooded surroundings.

The town provides access to signposted hiking trails and cycling routes, including routes through the lower Schwarzatal and to nearby viewpoints. This is suitable for days when hiking and cycling are the main focus.

Surroundings and History

In the area surrounding Bad Blankenburg are Heidecksburg, Schwarzburg Castle, Zipptannskuppe and the Feengrotten.

In the wider regional surroundings are the Upper Castle (Kranichfeld) and Lauenstein Castle.

Hausberg and Kesselberg are located in the immediate vicinity.

Greifenstein Castle is described as a prominent historic landmark above Bad Blankenburg.

Local Features and Orientation

Bad Blankenburg has a documented tradition of lavender cultivation, reflected in the traditional Lavender Festival.

Bad Blankenburg is connected to Saalfeld by a hiking route; the route portal describes the town as accessible by train and bus.

Bad Blankenburg can serve as a base for exploring the Schwarzatal and nearby regional attractions. The Schwarza corridor is described as suitable for walking and recreation.

The Watzdorf Erlebnisbrauerei is also connected with local brewing history and brewing craftsmanship.

More Destinations

More destinations to choose from: Leutenberg, Mellenbach-Glasbach, Oberweißbach/Thuringian Forest, Unterweißbach, Drognitz, Großkochberg, Uhlstädt-Kirchhasel, Lichtenhain

For the overview of the higher-level destination: Saalfeld-Rudolstadt.