Experience Mühlhausen

Active, Leisure & Region

The beautiful surroundings around Mühlhausen in the heart of Germany and right on the doorstep of the Hainich National Park are bursting with attractions and simply worth seeing. Whether enjoying nature, experiencing culture, hiking and cycling, strolling and discovering various towns or visiting UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the immediate vicinity - Mühlhausen has a lot to offer all year round.

With their wealth of culture and nature, the Thuringian Forest and the UNESCO World Heritage region of Wartburg-Hainich are a unique region in the centre of Germany. Within the city triangle of Mühlhausen, Bad Langensalza and Eisenach, two UNESCO World Heritage Sites are located closer together than anywhere else. A trip is therefore doubly worthwhile.

Hike and cycle to your heart's content, explore the surrounding area on discovery tours or simply savour and enjoy the historical flair.

A holiday paradise for nature lovers, culture enthusiasts and sports fans - at any time of year!

TRAVEL TIP Mühlhausen

Do you love nature, culture, sightseeing and city tours? Then Mühlhausen is the place for you. You will feel as if you have travelled back in time to the Middle Ages, the old town of the beautiful half-timbered town is so well preserved. A total of eleven churches tower over the roofs and the historic town wall is still accessible today. Numerous other excursion destinations in Mühlhausen and the surrounding area invite you to explore and discover.

Discover the top 10 sights in historic Mühlhausen from Nicolo's travel blog!

"The gates and churches are not the only highlights in this charming town.I return after three days with wonderful impressions.I really enjoyed strolling through the old alleyways and learning more about the history and culture of Mühlhausen."Nicolo Martin - travel blogger from Nicolo's travel blog for Europe

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EXCURSION TIP Hainich National Park

Treetop walk in the Hainich National Park: an unforgettable experience for all the senses! ... This is the title of Milos Willing's article about his visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site near Mühlhausen. Here you can experience pure nature and obtain a wealth of information at the National Park Centre: Whether for a visit to the treetop path, an extensive hike or even a ranger tour - the Hainich National Park is one of the most popular excursion destinations in the region for good reason.

"It is an unrivalled experience to walk along the treetop path - in the middle of the largest primeval forest in Germany, you could easily forget that you are at lofty heights.[...] A sensational view and great photo opportunities are guaranteed."Milos Willing - travel blogger from Trendlupe

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HAINICH NATIONAL PARK

A primeval forest in the centre of Germany.

Not far from Mühlhause, the Hainich National Park spreads out majestically before its visitors.
Beautiful hiking trails criss-cross the largest contiguous area of deciduous forest in Germany.

Explore the famous treetop path during your visit to the Hainich National Park.
It is one of the most beautiful treetop trails in Germany.
The barrier-free path meanders 540 metres through the impressive treetops of the national park.
Discover lots of interesting and astonishing facts about the natural features, flora and fauna of the Hainich.