Cooling down

Our tips for cooling down

On hot summer days, waterside isn't the only place to cool down. You can also beat the heat in the city. Did you know that it's pleasantly cool inside many museums in the summer? In some of Thuringia's towns, you can also discover quite a few things underground. Perfect for leaving your sunglasses off for a while. Discover these different "cool" places.

On the water in Eisenach
Raft in a rucksack
Going rafting sounds like an adventure holiday in Sweden. However, I didn't have to travel that far north to go on a water tour. The latest water sports trend is called "packrafting". I Initially viewed my girlfriend's idea with scepticism. However, nothing ventured, nothing gained. I certainly did gain; plenty of amazing impressions, in fact.
The Saale Cycle Route – from dramatic to idyllic
Of wishes and dishes
A lucky skywalk, party time by the river and a night in a shiny caravan – all this and more awaits along the Saale Cycle Route.
Der Hohenwarte Stausee Weg
Around the Thüringer Meer
The people of Thuringia have given this region an affectionate nickname: They call it their "Thüringer Meer". In fact, the view of the wide expanses of water framed by deep forests resembles a Scandinavian fjord landscape. Europe's largest contiguous reservoir area is located in the Thuringian Slate Mountains/Upper Saale Nature Park. And right in the middle of it all: the Hohenwarte Reservoir Trail - 74.4 kilometres that you won't forget in a hurry.
Aquaculture
Weimarer Land
Cosy warmth or sparkling refreshment? Thermal baths, river or lake? Boat picnic or beach party? Canoeing on the river or stand-up paddling? In Weimarer Land it all works together!
Christian Hegenbarth and his Rollyboat
Feel at home: Hohenwarte Stausee
"My passion for water connects me with the region in Thuringia. Here at the Hohenwarte reservoir, I have the opportunity to pursue my hobbies, such as wakeboarding, motor boating and fishing, without having to travel long distances. But also just being able to relax and enjoy the view and nature make me happy and satisfied. I can work and at the same time spend my free time where others go on holiday."
Adventure region Hohenfelden Reservoir
A day at the lake
A view of the lake: Hohenfelden Reservoir is a day trip and holiday destination and a wonderful place to just switch off for a few hours. And the campsite there is the largest in Thuringia. The perfect conditions for a day by the lake!
Discover cool spots on hot days
Fancy a refreshing dip?
The sun is high in the sky; you are wiping the sweat off your brow, time for a break! In Thuringia, you can cool down properly in many places. Regardless of whether you dangle your feet in the water, escape the hot sun by going underground or enjoy a tasty ice cream – you are bound to find something refreshing to do.
Tales from another world
Saalfeld Fairy Grottoes
If you think the days when making a wish used to work have long since gone, think again! Deep down below a mountain in Thuringia you can still find magical beings who will take you on a journey to a world where dreams come true.
Thuringian Cities
Cooling off in castles and palaces
Thuringia owes its extraordinary wealth of former royal seats to the principalities of the early modern era. The region’s lands were ruled by many different dynasties for more than four centuries. The cultural treasures that originate from that time remain for everyone to admire today.

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