Leisure and activity options
in Friedrichroda

A playground paradise

From now on, our little ones can play and make new friends in a brand-new YOKI AHORN play paradise.

• Ninja Parkour

• Football, basketball

• Trampolines

• Magic Wheel – playing with gravity

• Badminton, table tennis and air hockey

Beach volleyball

Experience action and fun on our beach volleyball court at the AHORN Berghotel Friedrichroda – perfect for an active holiday in the Thuringian Forest! Enjoy sunny days filled with exercise and friendly competition on the sand. Grab your family or team up with other guests for an exciting game of volleyball in the open air.

• Family tournaments
• Fun and action in the sand
• Active holidays

Football & Basketball

Is football simply part of your perfect holiday? Then our football pitch is just the thing! Here you’ll find plenty of space for a thrilling family match or a tournament with friends. And for a bit of a change of pace: have a go at basketball and sink a few shots on the adjacent court.

• Basketball & football pitch
• Ball available from the Active Team
• Kick, shoot and throw

Mini golf

Our 18-hole mini-golf course offers a unique leisure experience for the whole family! This combination of nature, sport and action is ideal for families with children and guarantees unforgettable fun in the great outdoors.

• 100% fun
• 18 different holes
• Free for children up to 12 years old

Boccia and curling

Enjoy a game of boccia with the family and experience the fun of Italian games on holiday! Boccia is the perfect activity for a family holiday and makes for some lovely social moments. Right next to the boccia court, a year-round curling rink awaits you – give this exciting alternative a go and let the enthusiasm rub off on you!

• Boccia & Curling
• Accuracy and skill
• Fun in the fresh air

Outdoor pool (seasonal)

Discover our spacious outdoor pool with a sunny sunbathing area – the perfect place to relax amidst the natural beauty of the Thuringian Forest. During the summer months, guests of all ages can enjoy a swim whilst taking in the picturesque views of the surrounding woodland.

For a quick bite to eat, our café offers a selection of snacks and refreshing drinks.

• Seasonal: from around mid-May to mid-September
• Pool dimensions: 20 x 10 m
• Large sunbathing lawn with sun loungers

Playground

Our in-house Active Team has plenty of exciting ideas for fun and games, both outdoors and at the hotel. Among other things, you can look forward to the hotel’s own playground – the perfect place to let off steam.

• Large outdoor children’s playground
• Fun and games

Petting zoo

The animals are enjoying a break in the Thuringian Forest. You can join in with feeding the animals several times a week. You’ll find our feeding times in the hotel’s weekly programme.

• Seasonal and weather-dependent, from approx. May to October
• Guided feeding sessions
• Stroking, cuddling, snuggling

Skiing, tobogganing & cross-country skiing

Look forward to tobogganing, winter hiking and cross-country skiing. The snow-covered forests around Friedrichroda promise a unique winter holiday for young and old alike.

• Downhill runs on the Inselsberg
• 25 kilometres of cross-country trails
• 40 kilometres of ski touring trails
• Sledging slope and natural ice rink

Cycling & Mountain Biking

Discover Friedrichroda and the beautiful surroundings of the Thuringian Forest by bike! Whether it’s an adrenaline-fuelled mountain bike ride, a leisurely cycle tour or a comfortable e-bike ride – here you can experience unspoilt nature and varied cycle routes to suit every fitness level.

• 2,230 kilometres of mapped trails
• 74 cycle routes
• Short stretches, long tours

Hiking

The most beautiful walking routes around the AHORN Berghotel Friedrichroda – ready for you to print out and take with you. Are you ready to go hiking in Friedrichroda?

• Guided walks
• Nordic walking routes
• 12 therapeutic walking trails
• 50 different hikes

Gym

Stay fit whatever the weather: our modern gym offers a wide range of cardio and strength training equipment for your personalised workout whilst on holiday. Enjoy your break in the Thuringian Forest whilst staying active – ideal for anyone who doesn’t want to miss out on their training routine, even whilst on holiday.

• 3x treadmills & 1x rowing machine
• 2x weight benches, exercise mats & step boards
• 2x cross trainers, 1x exercise bike
• 2x full-body fitness machines

Billiards & Darts

Enjoy a sociable evening playing a lively game of billiards or darts.

In-game world

In the YOKI AHORN indoor play area, children can play and run about to their heart’s content. Here, they’ll make lots of new friends and have plenty of fun – perfect for an unforgettable holiday in the Thuringian Forest. The play area is open daily from 8 am to 9 pm.

• Ball pit and slide
• Climbing frame
• Crawl tunnel and building blocks, and much more

Cinema

Enjoy exciting film evenings in the hotel’s own cinema during your holiday in Thuringia! Whatever the weather, our cosy hotel cinema is the perfect place to spend relaxing afternoons and entertaining evenings – ideal when the weather isn’t on your side.

• Thrillers or comedies
• Authentic cinema atmosphere
• Various screenings
• Treats to enjoy during your cinema visit

Click here for the current cinema programme

Sauna & relaxation room

What could be better than relaxing in the sauna after a day out? Recharge your batteries in our 1,600 m² wellness area. Enjoy a relaxing session in our Finnish sauna.

• Subject to a charge of €9 per adult per day

Massages

Experience deep relaxation and bring your body, mind and soul into harmony with our soothing massages! Our treatments are the perfect way to unwind from the stresses of everyday life. Let our experienced team advise you on choosing the ideal massage and enjoy moments of pure relaxation.

Book your appointment directly online or by phone on: 03623 3544425

• Classic or wellness massages
• YOKI AHORN Feel-good time for children

Indoor pool

Take a dip in Thuringia’s largest hotel indoor pool and enjoy a carefree swim! For a special blend of relaxation and exercise in the water, we also offer exciting classes such as active floating – ideal for your relaxation and fitness.

• Indoor pool dimensions: 25 x 10 m
• Separate children’s pool
• Water temperature: 30°C
• Pool party during the holidays

Meet YOKI AHORN

Every day, you’ll have the chance to meet your new friend YOKI AHORN. Look forward to cuddles, taking photos and, of course, his legendary high-fives!

• Twice a day
• You can find the exact times and meeting points in the current leisure programme

YOKI AHORN Village

Fun and games in our teepees at the YOKI AHORN Village. Together with the Active Team, our younger guests can enjoy exciting adventures here.

Bouncy cushion

We now have an XXL bouncy cushion for your little adventurers too. With this exciting and colourful bouncy cushion, we’re offering your children a great way to burn off their energy and have loads of fun.

• Testing your balance
• Fun for little adventurers
• Try out tricks

Table tennis

Head to the table tennis table for a lively game of ping pong. Whether it’s a family showdown or a match between friends, precision pays off and secures you the win.

• Rackets are ready
• Singles and doubles matches

cable car

Have you tried our cable cars yet? You’ll whizz along the track at breakneck speed.

fitness trail

Experience sport and nature at their best on our 2.4-kilometre fitness trail featuring 10 varied exercise stations! Set off straight from the hotel and enjoy a sporting adventure in idyllic surroundings that will challenge even the fittest of visitors. This is what makes getting fit in the great outdoors truly enjoyable!

• Free fitness trail
• 2.4 kilometres in total
• Circular route through the woods
• 10 different pieces of exercise equipment

Games World

Head to the table tennis table for a lively game of ping pong. Whether it’s a family showdown or a match between friends, precision pays off and secures you the win.

• Rackets are ready
• Singles and doubles matches

Aquafitness

Discover aqua fitness as an active morning class, led by our in-house Active Team. The aqua fitness programme offers a joint-friendly, effective way to improve strength, endurance and flexibility.

• Part of the daily changing leisure programme
• qualified instructors
• for all ages

Pool nonsense

Fancy a bit of fun in the pool? Our youngest guests can put their skills to the test in exciting mini-games – and, of course, have loads of fun in the process.

• Meeting point: Indoor pool
• during the summer months, depending on the hotel, also in the outdoor pool
• Details of the exact times can be found in the daily leisure programmes

Active games

Join the Active Team and discover exciting movement games! Come along and enjoy dynamic, fun-filled activities for little ones or the whole family. Fun, exercise and quality time together guaranteed!

Bingo & Quiz

Our Active Teams organise a varied programme of activities every evening during your holiday, for young and old alike.

• At the family quiz, you can put your knowledge to the test in various categories.
• Our popular bingo evening brings all generations together around one table.
• With a bit of luck and quick thinking, you can win great prizes that you can redeem at the hotel or take home with you.

Children's disco

Kids’ disco with a DJ and exciting entertainment! The Active Team will ensure you have an unforgettable time with child-friendly tunes and fun for the whole family. Come along and join in the dancing! When? Check out our leisure programme!

Painting

Enjoy the creative joy of painting, either with the Active Team or on your own! Our colouring sheets, available from the Active Team, invite you to let your imagination run wild and create colourful designs. Let your creativity run free!

• Little works of art with finger paints
• Ink, felt-tip pens & coloured pencils
• Painting YOKI AHORN figures

Swimming by candlelight

Discover pure relaxation in the evening: a swim in the warm indoor pool by soft candlelight and soothing music. Just the thing to round off the day for two.

Laser rifle shooting

Experience the thrill of laser rifle shooting: precision, fun and action in a safe, modern setting. Perfect for friends, families or team-building events!

• Please refer to the current leisure programme for details of times and meeting points

Dance evening

Our DJs and live musicians provide the musical entertainment that will get even the most tired feet back onto the dance floor. Enjoy a delicious drink and make this holiday evening one to remember. You can find out when you can get your dancing shoes on in our weekly leisure programme.

Crafting

We create creative masterpieces with our younger guests. With the Active Team, you can look forward to crafting with everyday items or natural materials that we’ve collected together. Creativity and fun are at the heart of what we do!

• Part of the daily changing leisure programme
• seasonal artworks

Experiments

Together with the Active Team, you’ll test the laws of physics and chemistry, make exciting lava lamps to take home, and learn loads in a fun way.

Archery

According to the leisure programme: Fancy a go at archery? We often offer this precision sport as part of our leisure programme. For our guests, it’s a free leisure activity alongside many other options. How about a friendly competition with your partner?

• Adrenaline with bow and arrow
• For archers of all ages
• Practise your accuracy