Discover Schalkau
Accommodation in Schalkau
A view over Schalkau from Galgenberg, the ruins of Schaumburg Castle and several trails give the town different sides. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Schalkau, you can decide whether views, local history, outdoor activities or a day at the pool should shape your stay. Local attractions range from the archaeologically significant ruins to an outdoor swimming pool with several pools.
Views and trails
Galgenberg lies above Schalkau and, alongside Schaumberg, is one of the town’s local hills. It offers views over Schalkau. The Thuringian Forest Nature Park Route also passes through the town. This brings together two different settings: a viewpoint above the town and a route that runs through it.
Schaumburg: ruins, festival and guided tours
The ruins of Schaumburg Castle are a notable site and the largest archaeological monument in Sonneberg district. The Schaumburg Festival, a medieval spectacle featuring jousting, takes place there every June. Specific event details may vary from year to year. The Schaumburg Association Schalkau offers guided tours of the ruins on request. If you are planning a tour, check availability with the association in advance.
Two trails, different destinations
The 3 km-long nature park trail around Schaumburg starts at the nature park gate below Ida-Platz. It runs along the foot of Schaumberg to the protected “Gypsy Oak” and then continues around the hill. The Bleßberghöhle Geotrail leads from Schalkau around Bleßberg Cave and onward via Rauenstein to Zinsel Cave. One trail therefore circles Schaumburg, while the other leads to the caves mentioned and passes through Rauenstein. Check the trail conditions on the Geotrail before setting off.
An outdoor pool as another option
The outdoor swimming pool in Schalkau has a swimming pool, a non-swimmer pool and a children’s paddling pool. There is also a large sunbathing lawn, a sunbathing beach, a volleyball court and a slide. This offers a different focus from the ruins and the trails described here: water and open spaces take centre stage. Check the pool’s current seasonal opening before travelling.
Sonneberg as the wider travel destination
The wider travel destination of Sonneberg district is located in the Thuringian Forest Nature Park and the Slate Region National Geopark. In Lauscha, the Museum of Glass Art showcases the history of glass Christmas tree decorations, from baubles to a variety of shapes, from 1860 to the present day. The craft of making mouth-blown Lauscha glass Christmas decorations has also been included in Germany’s nationwide inventory of intangible cultural heritage. If you are interested in this craft, Lauscha offers a distinct cultural focus within the wider travel destination of Sonneberg. In the wider travel destination of Sonneberg, information panels along the Bleßberghöhle Geotrail also explain karst features such as sinkholes, karst springs and sinking streams.
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