# Schloss Hotel Elgersburg Elgersburg, Thuringia · Mapped: on the map. It has not cleared the selection standard yet, so read it as coverage, not a recommendation. - Page: https://mindreachgetaways.com/de/elgersburg/wellness-retreat/schloss-hotel-elgersburg - Book direct: https://www.schloss-elgersburg.de/buchung - Their site: https://www.schloss-elgersburg.de/ - Find it in Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Schloss%20Hotel%20Elgersburg%2C%20Karl-Marx-Strasse%203%2C%20Elgersburg%2C%20Thuringia%2C%20Germany ## Our read The water is the reason to come, and the altitude changes your pace within a day. ## Come here for - Bathing culture over treatment menus - Walking every day and sleeping hard ## The place Schloss Hotel Elgersburg is a historic castle hotel in Elgersburg, Thuringia, set at the edge of the Thuringian Forest in central Germany. The neo-Gothic castle. Built in the early 19th century and long associated with the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Has been restored as a 4-star wellness hotel combining the romantic architecture of a German Schloss with a modern spa and wellness centre embedded within the castle and its wooded grounds. The hotel's wellness facilities include a pool, sauna landscape, steam bath, and treatment rooms offering body and massage therapies using natural products. The castle's woodland setting. On a hill above the Ilm valley in the Thuringian Forest. Provides direct access to hiking trails in one of Germany's most beloved and historically significant forest landscapes: the Rennsteig ridge trail runs through the surrounding hills, and Weimar is 35 km to the north. For North American wellness travellers interested in German cultural history alongside a spa retreat, Schloss Hotel Elgersburg offers a distinctive combination: a Gothic Revival castle in Thuringia. The geographic and cultural heart of Germany, home to Weimar Classicism, Bach, Luther, and the Bauhaus. With forest spa facilities and a setting of great natural beauty. ## What it is like - Neo-Gothic castle in the Thuringian Forest: A 19th-century ducal castle on a forested hill. The most romantic wellness setting in central Germany. - Castle spa and sauna landscape: Indoor pool, Finnish sauna, steam bath, and treatment rooms inside the castle walls. - Rennsteig ridge trail: Germany's oldest boundary path follows the Thuringian Forest ridge above the castle. A classic German forest walk. - Weimar cultural circuit: Goethe, Schiller, Bach, Luther, and the Bauhaus are all within 35–60 km. Thuringia is the cultural heartland of Germany. ## Ways to stay - Castle Room Stay · From ~€120/night. Confirm on schloss-elgersburg.de · https://www.schloss-elgersburg.de/buchung - Wellness Break · See packages on schloss-elgersburg.de · https://www.schloss-elgersburg.de/angebote ## Best seasons - May–October for Thuringian Forest hiking in good weather - December for Christmas castle atmosphere and the famous Thuringian Christmas market season (Erfurt) - Year-round: Weimar, Erfurt, and cultural sites are accessible in any weather ## Stay lengths - 2-night Thuringia castle wellness break - 3–5 night Thuringian Forest and Weimar cultural circuit base - Week-long central Germany heritage tour with spa anchor ## Getting there Schloss Hotel Elgersburg, Karl-Marx-Strasse 3, 98716 Elgersburg, Thuringia. By car from Erfurt: ~45 km via B88, ~40 min. Train to Ilmenau, then 6 km taxi. From Frankfurt Airport: ~200 km / ~2 hrs via A4/A71. ## Questions **What is the history of Schloss Elgersburg?** The castle was originally built as a hunting and summer residence for the Dukes of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha in the early 19th century in a neo-Gothic Romantic style. The dynasty also produced Queen Victoria's consort Prince Albert. The castle is a listed historic monument in Thuringia. **What wellness facilities are at the castle hotel?** The wellness centre includes an indoor swimming pool, Finnish and bio sauna, steam bath, and treatment rooms offering massages and body treatments. Access details and treatment booking on schloss-elgersburg.de/wellness. **How far is Weimar from Schloss Elgersburg?** Weimar. Home to Goethe, Schiller, Liszt, and the Bauhaus School. Is approximately 35 km north-east of Elgersburg, about 35–40 minutes by car. **What hiking is available near the castle?** The Thuringian Forest trail network, including the famous Rennsteig ridge walk (one of Germany's oldest hiking trails), is accessible from the castle. Elgersburg sits at the forest edge at around 500 m elevation. **How do I get to Elgersburg?** By car: From Erfurt (~45 km, ~40 min) via B4 or B88. From Weimar (~35 km). Train to Ilmenau (nearest station, ~6 km) then taxi. From Frankfurt airport: ~200 km / ~2 hrs by car. **Is Schloss Elgersburg suitable for a wedding or event?** Yes. The castle has conference and banquet facilities and is a popular venue for weddings, meetings, and celebrations. Contact info@schloss-elgersburg.de for event enquiries. **What cultural sites are near Elgersburg?** Weimar (UNESCO World Heritage. Goethe, Schiller, Bauhaus), Erfurt (medieval cathedral, Luther), Eisenach and Wartburg Castle (Luther, Bach birthplace), and the Rennsteig hiking ridge all fall within a 50 km radius. **How do I book at Schloss Hotel Elgersburg?** Book direct at https://www.schloss-elgersburg.de/buchung. MindReach connects ready travellers with Schloss Hotel Elgersburg. We do not take room bookings or spa reservations. ## How far to trust this Written from what the property publishes. Not yet checked by hand. Confirm on their site before you book. MindReach Getaways does not take the booking. You book with the property.