Bermbach: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

A special piece of local history is the church in Bermbach, built in 1879: The traditional half-timbered building was constructed to serve both as a church and a school; the former school floor is now a local heritage room. This specific building is well suited to a stay focused on local architectural and everyday history.

Setting and Landscape

Bermbach is a district of the town of Steinbach-Hallenberg in the Schmalkalden-Meiningen district of Thuringia, Germany.

The local tradition of charcoal burners and lumberjacks is honoured every year with the Meiler Festival.

Bermbach lies in a side valley of the Dürren Hasel, below the Sattelberg to the south and the Knüllfeld to the north.

Knüllfeld is described as a skiing and hiking area with a ski lift. This specific setting is suited to interests in hiking and winter sports.

History and Surroundings

Bermbach was first mentioned in a document in 1383. The local economic history includes traditional metalworking and crafts such as weaving, blacksmithing and nail making.

Hallenberg is in the immediate vicinity of Bermbach.

The surrounding area of Bermbach includes Oberlautenberg, Dürrberg, the Schmalkalden Luther House, Großer Beerberg, Oberer Beerberg and the Christes parish church of Our Lady.

Tenneberg Castle is located in the wider regional surroundings of Bermbach.

Activities and Local Character

Bermbach is described as suitable for interests in nature, hiking and winter sports.

A listed hiking loop leads from Bermbach towards Knüllfeld and Großer Hermannsberg; a viewpoint is recorded at the Hermannsbergstein.

There are dining establishments in Bermbach.

Bermbach is described as a small, wooded mountain village associated with peace and relaxation.

For a broader overview, you can also find the following local pages here: Kaltensundheim, Grabfeld, Benshausen, Kleinschmalkalden, Wallbach, Zella-Mehlis, Schwallungen and Springstille.

You can rent a holiday apartment in Bermbach.

For the main travel overview: Schmalkalden-Meiningen.