Thuringia, Germany · Europe
Camburg sits on the route: 10 minutes from Frauenprießnitz, 55km from Schleizer Dreieck.
Camburg is a town located in Thuringia, Germany. With a population of 2,958, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Camburg sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Camburg to your route.
Camburg (German pronunciation: [ˈkambʊʁk]) is a town in the Saale-Holzland district, in Thuringia, Germany. It is situated on the river Saale, 18 km northeast of Jena, and 13 km southwest of Naumburg. Since 1 December 2008, it is part of the town Dornburg-Camburg.
The first mention of Camburg dates from 1088, andRead more
during the Middle Ages the Burg was a residence of the Wettiner family. Camburg castle controls a crossing of the Saale which was an important trade route for salt being carried from Bad Sulza towards the south east.
The valley of the Saale cuts through Muschelkalk cliffs, in which a hermit's cave, the Klausloch, can still be seen to the north east of the town. Across the river, the ruins of St Cyriak's church date from around AD 1000.
Camburg's Museum in Amtshof 1–2 has exhibits from pre-historic to recent times, including a working example of a Spieluhr.
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Camburg is located in Thuringia, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.0552 latitude, 11.7097 longitude.
Camburg has a population of approximately 2,958 people, making it a town in Germany.
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ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
Full driving guide for Germany3 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Germany's oldest road racing circuit, in use since 1923, a triangle of Thuringian public roads still raced on today. The public sections make an atmospheric drive with the racing surface underfoot.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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Leipzig's 500-year-old cellar restaurant, immortalised when Goethe set Faust's barrel-riding scene here; bronze Mephisto and bewitched students guard the stairs down from the Mädlerpassage.
56 km · about 65 min drive
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A colossal 91m granite monument in Leipzig marking the 1813 battle, climbable for sweeping city views.
57 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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