Mühlhausen/Thuringia: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

In the immediate surroundings of Mühlhausen/Thuringia are the “An der Burg” Tower, the “Hinter der Mauer” defensive structure, the “Hoher Graben” defensive wall and the “Lindenbyhl 11” Tower. Tonberg, Roter Berg and Windberg are also located in the nearby area. The “An der Burg” Tower is therefore a suitable specific destination for visitors interested in cultural history. You can rent a holiday apartment in Mühlhausen/Thuringia.

Location and Landscape

Mühlhausen/Thuringia is located on the Unstrut, a tributary of the Saale, in northwestern Thuringia.

In the wider regional surroundings of Mühlhausen/Thuringia lies the Hülfensberg.

Culture and History

Mühlhausen/Thuringia has a medieval old town with 11 medieval churches, restored patrician and half-timbered houses, as well as a well-preserved inner city wall.

A short city tour begins at the historic town hall and visits important sights of the medieval imperial city.

The city’s historical heritage includes its former status as a free imperial city and its connections to Johann Sebastian Bach and Thomas Müntzer.

Nature and Culture in the Surrounding Area

The nearby Hainich National Park provides a natural and recreational setting in the wider surroundings for stays in Mühlhausen/Thuringia.

Local attractions include St. Mary’s Church, the Divi-Blasii Church with a Bach organ, and St. James’s Church, whose chapel dates from 1250.

Orientation and Routes

Within Mühlhausen, local public transport focuses on bus connections. The central bus station at An der Burg serves as the starting point for regional bus services.

The historic town center is a practical focal point for sightseeing: the town hall and the churches, half-timbered houses and inner city wall described above are concentrated there.

Options for walks and hikes include a 6.8-kilometer circular route from Mühlhausen to the district of Felchta, as well as a section of the Klosterpfad pilgrimage route, which ends in Mühlhausen.

Mühlhausen/Thuringia serves as an urban base for combining visits to the historic city with recreation in the nearby Hainich.

The following local pages are also available for further travel planning: Anrode, Schlotheim, Heyerode, Menteroda, Weinbergen, Niederdorla, Großvargula, Herbsleben.

To the higher-level travel overview: Unstrut-Hainich.