Sülzfeld lies about 6 kilometres southwest of the district town of Meiningen on State Road 3019 between Meiningen and Mellrichstadt. In the village, a Baroque pleasure palace, the Sülze—a left-bank tributary of the Werra—and the Sülzetal Cycle Route, which passes through Sülzfeld, come together as distinct points of reference. You can explore Sülzfeld through its cultural history, its riverside setting or a specific cycling route.

A palace, a river and a climbing room

The Baroque Amalienruh Pleasure Palace is located in Sülzfeld. It is a specific cultural and historical landmark of the village. The Sülze, on which Sülzfeld lies, adds a riverside setting to this local context: it is a left-bank tributary of the Werra. A named building and the river’s place in the Werra system thus sit side by side—two distinct aspects that characterise the village.

There is a climbing room in the tower of St. Vitus Church. If you would like to plan a visit specifically for this, check the current visiting and usage arrangements in advance. This lets you consider the climbing room as a separate activity without assuming that it will necessarily be available.

Cycling through Sülzfeld

The Sülzetal Cycle Route passes through Sülzfeld. Cyclists follow the signs in the village; beyond the edge of the village, the route initially continues for a longer stretch with a steeper climb towards Hermannsfeld. If you are planning a stage, take this route into account when choosing your distance: the ride through the village is followed by a section that climbs noticeably. The village section and the onward route towards Hermannsfeld are therefore two distinct parts of your route planning.

Holiday home in Sülzfeld

Guests can stay overnight in Sülzfeld at Behlert Villa, which is available as a holiday home. As availability may change, check the latest information before travelling. This ensures that your accommodation plans reflect the holiday homes actually on offer.

Culture and nature in the wider destination of Meiningen

The wider destination of Meiningen offers its own focus on culture and nature. Elisabethenburg Palace was built from 1682 to 1692 under Bernhard I as the residence of the Duchy of Saxe-Meiningen. It is home to the Meiningen Museums and is an important cultural monument under the patronage of the Meiningen-Eisenach Cultural Foundation. The museum in Elisabethenburg Palace displays paintings, sculpture and decorative arts. The building’s history, its role as a museum and its art collection offer different starting points for a cultural itinerary.

The town church, or St. Mary’s Church (“Unserer lieben Frauen”), has towers that are 50 metres high and forms the centre of Meiningen’s old town. At the suggestion of former Duke Georg II, monuments to Jean Paul, Johannes Brahms and Max Reger were erected in the English Garden. One of them is the world’s first monument to Johannes Brahms. The “Zauberwelt der Kulisse” Theatre Museum offers a glimpse into theatrical history, displaying a stage set about 14 metres long, costumes, theatre programmes and autographs from the history of the Meiningen Theatre.

Nature and landscape are also part of the wider destination of Meiningen. The Goetz Cave is said to be Europe’s largest and only accessible fissure cave. After visiting the cave, you can take in views across the city from Meiningen’s highest beer garden. The palace park was transformed into an English landscape garden and lies directly on the Werra. Eduard Fritze designed its arched bridge over the river in 1883. The park is also a starting point for leisure activities and walks.

Meiningen has more than ten walking and hiking routes, ranging from three to twelve kilometres. Along them, you can follow in the footsteps of Johannes Brahms, Ludwig Bechstein and Friedrich Schiller. The countryside around Meiningen lies between the Rennsteig and the Rhön; activities available there include hiking, cycling and leisurely paddling on the Werra. The wider destination therefore offers a range of ways to shape your trip, from a themed walking route to cultural sites and riverside scenery.

Discover more destinations: Kaltensundheim, Brotterode-Trusetal, Rhönblick, Unterschönau, Friedelshausen, Wernshausen, Altersbach, Bermbach.

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