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Wartburg Castle
A medieval castle in Thuringia where Martin Luther translated the New Testament into German, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
45 km · about 50 min drive
Thuringia, Germany · Europe
Meiningen sits on the route: 5 minutes from Untermaßfeld, 45km from Wartburg Castle.
Meiningen is a town located in Thuringia, Germany. With a population of 21,580, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Meiningen 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 Meiningen to your route.
Meiningen (German: [ˈmaɪnɪŋən] ) is a town in the southern part of the German state of Thuringia. It is located in the region of Franconia and has a population of around 26,000 (2024). Meiningen is the capital and the largest town of the Schmalkalden-Meiningen district. From 1680 to 1918, Meiningen was the capital ofRead more
the Duchy of Saxe-Meiningen and from 1918 to 1920 of the Free State of Saxe-Meiningen.
Meiningen is considered the cultural, judicial and financial centre of southern Thuringia and thus hosts the state theatre, justice center, state archives, bank buildings and many museums. It is economically reliant on mechanical engineering, high-tech industry and tourism. The dialect and language of the inhabitants is East Franconian.
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Meiningen is located in Thuringia, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 50.5679 latitude, 10.4152 longitude.
Meiningen has a population of approximately 21,580 people, making it a town in Germany.
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A medieval castle in Thuringia where Martin Luther translated the New Testament into German, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
45 km · about 50 min drive
April to October
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