Rhön Essentials

The Rhön region showcases a transition from Baroque religious architecture to medieval defensive structures. In Fulda, the 18th-century Cathedral serves as the burial site of Saint Boniface, while the nearby Schloss Fasanerie displays ornate princely collections. The 'Holy Mountain' of Kreuzberg features a historic Franciscan monastery known for its centuries-old brewing tradition. Further east, the landscape is dotted with Thuringian strongholds, including the ruins of Henneburg and the Neo-Gothic Schloss Landsberg, alongside the cultural heritage of the Meiningen Court Theatre.

Fulda Cathedral

Fulda Cathedral is the former abbey church of Fulda Abbey and the burial place of Saint Boniface.

Kloster Kreuzberg

Franciscan monastery on the 'Holy Mountain' of the Rhön. It features a pilgrimage church and a brewery that has been producing traditional beer since 1731.

Henneburg

Extensive medieval castle ruins built in the 11th century. It served as the ancestral seat of the Counts of Henneberg and overlooks the Werra valley.

Schloss Landsberg

19th-century Neo-Gothic palace built for the Dukes of Saxe-Meiningen. It stands on the site of a former medieval castle and features English-style architecture.

Schloss Wilhelmsburg

Renaissance palace in Barchfeld, originally built in the 16th century. It served as a residence for the Landgraves of Hesse-Philippsthal.

Krayenburg

The Krayenburg was a castle situated on the Krayenberg hill in Germany, having the townships of Tiefenort and Merkers-Kieselbach at its…

Meiningen Court Theatre

The Meiningen Theatre, now called the Meininger Staatstheater, is a four-division theater in the Thuringian town of Meiningen.

Salzburg

Massive medieval fortification complex near Bad Neustadt. It is one of Germany's best-preserved examples of a Ganerbenburg, or joint-inheritance castle.