Breitungen/Werra: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Breitungen looks back on more than 1,075 years of documented history; the oldest written record dates from 933. For travelers interested in cultural history, this is a specific reason to get to know Breitungen/Werra better.

You can rent a holiday apartment in Breitungen/Werra.

Geographical Location

Breitungen can be reached by car via the B19; the marketplace in the town center is designated as the arrival point. The town can be reached by the Südthüringenbahn railway from Eisenach or Meiningen.

Breitungen/Werra lies on the Werra between the Thuringian Forest and the Rhön.

Culture and Surroundings

Altenstein Castle, Weilar Castle, and the Luther House in Schmalkalden are located in the surrounding area of Breitungen/Werra. Windsberg, Dreiherrnstein, Gerberstein, and Weißenberg are also located in the surrounding area.

St. James is located in the immediate vicinity of Breitungen/Werra.

Nature and Landscape

The Breitungen Lakes are a designated nature reserve with extensive water lily growth as well as other plants and animals.

In addition to the local nature reserve and aquatic landscapes, Breitungen offers a modern outdoor swimming pool.

Getting Around

Breitungen is connected to the Werratal long-distance cycle route. For cycling travelers, this connection is a specific point of reference.

Breitungen/Werra is part of the Thuringian Rhön travel region.

Marked hiking trails run along forest paths with views of the Werra Valley and the Thuringian Forest.

History and Culture

The local cultural heritage includes a Renaissance castle with an activity museum, a Romanesque basilica consecrated in 1112, and a historic marketplace.

There are designated boat landing sites on the Werra in Breitungen, including at the pylon bridge, the Werra Bridge, and the swimming facility.

Further destinations for selecting a town: Rhönblick, Oberschönau, Viernau, Kaltensundheim, Hümpfershausen, Brotterode health resort, Birx, Rotterode.

To the higher-level travel overview: Schmalkalden-Meiningen.