Schwarzburg: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Schwarzburg Castle was the ancestral seat of the Counts of Schwarzburg from the 12th century onward. This historical connection appeals to travelers interested in the history of this noble house.

You can rent a holiday apartment in Schwarzburg.

Overview

Schwarzburg is a municipality in the Schwarzatal valley in the Thuringian district of Saalfeld-Rudolstadt.

Culture and History

Friedrich Ebert signed the Weimar Constitution in Schwarzburg on August 11, 1919.

Schwarzburg’s immediate surroundings include the castle, Kienberg, and Kalkberg.

The surrounding area of Schwarzburg includes Heidecksburg, Zipptannskuppe, and the Fairy Grottoes.

The wider regional surroundings of Schwarzburg include Lauenstein Castle and Oberschloss (Kranichfeld).

The castle complex includes the Kaisersaal Museum and is a cultural heritage attraction on a mountain spur above Schwarzburg.

Nature

Schwarzburg is a state-recognized health resort in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park.

Hiking

The wider hiking area around Schwarzburg includes forests, mountains, rock formations, and viewpoints overlooking the Schwarza Valley. This landscape appeals to travelers who want to combine forests, mountains, and scenic views during their stay.

Hiking trails around Schwarzburg run through the Thuringian Forest and lead to the castle; they include viewpoints, geological features, and cultural elements.

Other local pages: Leutnitz, Katzhütte, Uhlstädt-Kirchhasel, Oberweißbach/Thüringer Wald, Probstzella, Piesau, Rudolstadt, Sitzendorf.

To the overview of the wider destination: Saalfeld-Rudolstadt.