Thuringia (Thüringen) is a landlocked state at the geographic heart of Germany, often called the country's "Green Heart" for its dense forests and rolling hills. Home to Erfurt, Weimar, Jena, Gera, and Eisenach, Thuringia punches far above its size in cultural weight: it is the birthplace of the Reformation's Bible translation at Wartburg Castle, the cradle of German Classicism through Goethe and Schiller in Weimar, and the founding ground of the Bauhaus movement. Dense forests, half-timbered old towns, and a compact, affordable travel footprint make it one of central Germany's most rewarding regions to explore.
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Different ways to experience Thuringia's food scene.
Cooking classes
Take a piece of Thuringia home with you.
Thüringer Kloßwelt Dumpling-Making Workshop
Thuringian Bratwurst Grilling Workshop
Foodie tips
Get more out of every meal.
Book dumpling workshops and popular walking tours at least a few days ahead, especially in summer and around Christmas market season
Most food tours are conducted in German with some English-language options; confirm the tour language when booking
Wear comfortable walking shoes since most tours cover cobblestone old-town streets
Arrive with a light appetite before any tastings-based tour, as most include five or more stops
Vegetarian substitutions can often be arranged on cooking-class menus if requested when booking, given the pork-heavy default recipes