Beichlingen brings together a castle program, forested rolling hills, and several named attractions. When planning your stay, you can decide whether to focus on a mystery game, outdoor activities on hiking and cycling routes, or local history. These varied themes offer different ways to spend your time in Beichlingen.

Mystery Games at Beichlingen Castle

The mystery games at Beichlingen Castle last around 90 minutes to 2.5 hours, depending on the game. Check the duration and specific offerings with the operator in advance. Depending on the game you choose, possible routes lead through the Enchanted Forest of Talking Trees, an unoccupied wing of the castle, or an abandoned school. Check the current program before your visit. The approximate duration helps with planning your day; the route also depends on which game you choose.

Forested Hills, Hiking, and Cycling

Beichlingen Castle is set in a varied, forested hilly landscape on the northeastern edge of the Thuringian Basin. The castle also offers various hiking and cycling routes. Details may vary, so it is advisable to check the specific route information before setting out. For planning purposes, this option differs from the mystery games: with a game, you can plan around its approximate duration, while for a hiking or cycling route, you can use the details of the route in question. This lets you choose whether you would prefer a mystery program with a defined time frame or outdoor activity.

St. Aegidius Church and Other Attractions

The Protestant village church of St. Aegidius is one of Beichlingen’s attractions. Its predecessor burned down completely during the church’s 1930 dedication festival. According to a stone in the sacristy, it dated back to 1710; its foundations are even older. This architectural history gives the church a special connection to local history. The hereditary burial site of the Counts of Werthern-Beichlingen and White Mountain are also among Beichlingen’s attractions. Together, these named places offer different points of interest for visitors who would like to complement the castle program with cultural and historical themes.

Kölleda: Herbal Traditions, Museums, and Townscape

Kölleda has its own cultural character. The town has a long tradition of growing and processing herbs and is known as the “Peppermint Town.” The Kölleda Local History Museum is housed in the former printing house, where visitors can see a historic collection of stove tiles. The historic museum garden is laid out in the style of the period around 1800. Among its many medicinal and culinary herbs grow historic vegetable varieties and old roses. The adjoining orchard meadow is used for various events.

The Kölleda Radio Museum covers the history of VEB Funkwerk Kölleda, from its beginnings as the Neutro plant in 1945 through to its restructuring. Its themes also include the development of calculating and data-processing technology, from the calculating machine to the modern computer. Cameras, typewriters, telephones, and radios from several decades provide further insight into this technical history. The history of radio and its development from crystal receivers to hi-fi systems form another focus. Kölleda’s townscape is also shaped by St. Wiperti Church, the market square, and the town hall.

Regular services and travel information are also useful for getting around: the weekly market takes place at the town hall on Thursdays. Kölleda can be reached on the Erfurter Bahn’s RB 27, the Peppermint Railway. Check the current market day and timetable before travelling. These cultural and travel details about Kölleda complement the information about Beichlingen without attributing the attractions or landscape of one place to the other.

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