Family holidays in Thuringia

Surrounded by nature In spring, when nature awakens from its winter slumber, Thuringia offers a unique atmosphere. Alongside the region’s largest natural landscape, the Thuringian Forest, you’ll also find numerous landscaped gardens and parks that transform this small federal state into a colourful sea of blossoms. A special spring experience for young and old alike is the Rennstein Garden in Oberhof, which lies less than five kilometres from the AHORN Panorama Hotel Oberhof and forms part of the fourth stage of the Rennstein Trail. Here – in Germany’s largest alpine garden – you can admire numerous high-mountain flower species from the end of April onwards. If the spring weather isn’t playing ball, enjoy the magnificent view from your hotel and the varied children’s programme on site. In our large indoor YOKI AHORN children’s play areas, boredom is never an issue with the ball pit, slide and table football.

In summer, when the sun provides pleasant warmth, children and adults alike look forward to refreshing fun in the water. There are plenty of opportunities to cool off in the water during a family holiday in Thuringia. At the AHORN Berghotel Friedrichroda, you can use both the indoor and outdoor pools, and for additional swimming fun, the nearby outdoor pool in Friedrichroda is available. Similarly, the AHORN Panorama Hotel Oberhof attracts visitors with an indoor pool as well as nearby swimming options, such as the H2Oberhof Wellnessbad or the Lütschetalsperre, the Oberhof reservoir. Here, you can spend a wonderful day as a family in or on the water, swimming or boating. In the event that the weather isn’t ideal for swimming, why not take a trip that brings Thuringia’s history to life: Wartburg Castle in Eisenach. This almost thousand-year-old castle captivates visitors with its opulently decorated buildings and allows you and your family to immerse yourselves in the fascinating world of times gone by.

Autumn in Thuringia beckons with its idyllic hiking areas, inviting you to embark on exciting exploration tours. For your family holiday in Thuringia, both hotels – the AHORN Berghotel Friedrichroda and the AHORN Panorama Hotel Oberhof – offer an ideal base, as they are situated directly on the Rennsteig in the heart of the Thuringian Forest. The Rennsteig, Germany’s best-known and longest high-altitude hiking trail, promises a unique experience of nature. The division of the trail into individual stages is particularly convenient for families with younger children. In addition to its natural attractions, Thuringia also offers a wealth of cultural treasures waiting to be discovered by the whole family. The state capital Erfurt and Weimar impress with their great cultural diversity and invite you to enjoy exciting sightseeing tours. Thanks to the extensive range of leisure activities, there’s something for everyone in our hotels, whatever the weather. Boredom is out of the question! From a trip to the cinema and fun in the indoor pool to creative craft sessions and the popular YOKI AHORN Children’s World, there’s something for everyone.

Spend your family holiday in Thuringia this winter and enjoy a completely carefree experience packed with exciting activities. Whether it’s winter sports or fun indoor activities – we provide a varied programme that appeals to both children and adults. In the immediate vicinity of the AHORN Berghotel Friedrichroda, you can begin your skiing adventure on the Inselsberg. There, 25 kilometres of cross-country trails and 40 kilometres of ski touring routes are waiting to be explored. The toboggan run and the natural ice rink promise plenty of fun. Once back at the hotel, enjoy the indoor pool, which even has its own children’s pool. And if the little adventurers still haven’t had their fill, they can have another go at YOKI Ahorn Kinderwelt, the Berghotel Friedrichroda’s huge play paradise that’s sure to make children’s hearts beat faster!

The AHORN Panorama Hotel Oberhof is also the ideal starting point for winter activities. In one of Germany’s most famous winter sports centres, you can explore a network of cross-country trails stretching over 1,000 kilometres. Or you can go for a walk together along the snow-covered paths of the Rennsteig, enjoy thrilling sledge rides or watch winter sports athletes training. And what could be better than returning to the hotel afterwards and being well looked after, as there are fantastic indoor activities waiting for you, from the YOKI AHORN Children’s World to fun in the indoor pool. Tabe-Paradies (AHORN Panorama Hotel + also open to external guests here)