Beichlingen: Castle, Puzzle Games and History

The Castle and Trails in the Hilly Landscape

Beichlingen Castle is set in a varied, wooded hilly landscape on the northeastern edge of the Thuringian Basin. There are various hiking and cycling routes from the castle. This means that outdoor activities and puzzle games offer different ways to spend your time in Beichlingen. Route details may vary; if necessary, check in advance which routes are available.

Puzzle Games with Changing Routes

The puzzle games at Beichlingen Castle last about 90 minutes to 2.5 hours, depending on the game. This time frame is a useful guide for planning your day; confirm the details of the individual activity with the operator before your visit. The route also depends on the game you choose: it may lead through the Enchanted Forest of Talking Trees, an unoccupied wing of the castle and an abandoned school. The games therefore differ not only in duration, but also in the locations they include. Check the current program if you want to choose a particular game.

Church and Sights in Beichlingen

Beichlingen’s sights include the Protestant village church of St. Aegidius, the hereditary burial place of the Counts of Werthern-Beichlingen and the White Mountain. The predecessor church of St. Aegidius burned down completely during the church consecration festival in 1930. According to a stone in the sacristy, it dated from 1710; its foundations are even older. This history gives the church a distinctive historical significance, while the hereditary burial place and the White Mountain are other named sights in the town.

Kölleda: Museums, Herbs and City Life

The wider travel destination of Kölleda has its own attractions, which are specifically associated with the town. Kölleda lies on the edge of the Thuringian Basin and has a long tradition of growing and processing herbs. Because of the historical importance of cultivating medicinal and aromatic plants, Kölleda is known far beyond the region as the “Peppermint Town.”

The Kölleda Local History Museum is housed in the former printer’s house, where visitors can see a historic collection of stove plates. The historic museum garden is laid out in the style of the period around 1800. It is home to numerous medicinal and culinary herbs, historic vegetable varieties and old roses. An orchard meadow adjoins the garden and is used for various events.

The Radio Works Museum documents the history of VEB Funkwerk Kölleda, from its beginnings as the Neutro Werk in 1945 through to its breakup. It shows the development of computing and data-processing technology, from the calculating machine to the modern computer. Cameras, typewriters, telephones and radios from several decades are also on display. The exhibition also covers the history of radio broadcasting and technological developments from crystal radio receivers to hi-fi systems. In Kölleda, everyday objects and technological developments thus offer different ways of exploring local history.

Kölleda’s townscape offers its own points of interest: St. Wiperti Church shapes it alongside the market square and town hall. The weekly market is held regularly at the town hall on Thursdays; check the date when planning your visit. Kölleda can be reached on Erfurter Bahn’s RB 27, the Peppermint Railway. Check the timetable before travelling.

When choosing where to stay, you can weigh up the different attractions: the castle, puzzle games, hiking and cycling routes, and St. Aegidius are all located in Beichlingen. Museums, the museum garden, herb-growing traditions and the weekly market are associated with Kölleda. Deciding which of these interests you want to shape your trip will help you focus your search for a suitable holiday apartment in Beichlingen or Kölleda.

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