Tourist Attractions in Thuringia State
Thuringia, in central Germany, is characterized by forests and valleys, as well as it's cultural heritage.
Apolda - Bell Museum
The Bell Museum in Apolda illustrates the history of bells over 3,000 years. The collection includes Oriental, early European and Chinese bells as well as those made in Apolda.
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Upper Saale Valley
(Saale Valley)
The Upper Saale Valley contains a number of artificial lakes including the Bleilochtalsperre, which stretches on for 28 km and is approximately 2 km across at its widest point.
Apolda, Germany
Apolda lies some 30km/20mi east of Erfurt on the eastern edge of the Thuringian Basin. Its main industries are bell-founding and the manufacture of knitwear.
Kapellendorf
(Near Apolda)
In Kapellendorf, 7km/4.5mi southwest of Apolda, is a moated castle (12th-16th C.), one of the finest and best preserved buildings of its kind. Pentagonal in plan, it is a particularly fine example of a Gothic stronghold of the type built in flat country, defended by a water-filled moat. In 1806 it was the headquarters of the Prussian army commanded by Prince von Hohenlohe (skirmishes at Kapellendorf and Vierzehnheiligen; Prussian defeats at Jena and Auerstedt).
Apolda - Knitwear Museum
The Knitwear Museum in Apolda documents the development of the local textile industry to the present day.
Hours
May 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
November 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Benhausen - International Folk Festival
This annual four-day festival, Lindentanzfest, takes place in early May and brings together folk dancers and musicians from all over the world.
