The advantageous proximity to much-used traffic routes, the early onset of iron ore mining and the associated processing allowed the city to flourish economically and soon become known beyond Germany. It was the centre of European politics in connection with the events surrounding the Schmalkaldic League (1530-1547). You are surrounded by this history at every turn in Schmalkalden's old town. Although the abundance of medieval half-timbered houses and stone bower houses is already captivating to the eye, outstanding sights vie for undivided attention. In addition to public guided tours, thematic tours are also offered.Fachwerkstadt SchmalkaldenSchmalkaldenträgt den Beinamen Fachwerkstadt. And it is not without reason that the town in the Thuringian Forest has been awarded this title. Admire the wonderfully restored architecture of past centuries in Schmalkalden and see how modernity and tradition live together in wonderful harmony in the Thuringian Forest.Wilhelmsburg CastleThe Wilhelmsburg Castle is considered a pearl among German Renaissance castles. Wilhelm IV had the castle built in the 16th century as a secondary residence for the Hessian landgraves. Today, Wilhelmsburg Palace is considered an important monument of Renaissance architecture due to its extensively preserved exterior, original room structure with colourful wall paintings and magnificent stucco work. In the Wilhelmsburg Castle Museum you can admire various exhibitions and see, for example, how people lived in Schmalkalden 500 years ago.
