Benshausen: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Benshausen was first documented in 1274 and is described by the municipal administration as a place with a long and eventful history. For travelers interested in history, this provides a tangible cultural point of reference. You can rent a holiday apartment in Benshausen.

History and Culture

The Benshausen Local History Museum is located in a historic four-sided courtyard at Markt 7. The ensemble includes preserved wine cellars; the exhibits present local history, former living conditions, traditional working methods, and historical figures.

Hallenberg, Ehrenberg, the Schmalkalden Luther House, Oberlautenberg, Großer Beerberg, and Christes Parish Church of Our Lady are located in the area around Benshausen. Bibra Castle lies in the wider regional surroundings of Benshausen.

Nature and Landscape

Benshausen lies on the southern slope of the Thuringian Forest, at the transition between the mountains and the red sandstone uplands of the foothills.

Dürrberg is located in the immediate surroundings of Benshausen.

Benshausen lies in the narrow Lichtenau Valley, with meadows bordered by mixed forests on the mountain slopes; the slopes rise to around 750 meters.

Hiking

The Sandhasenrunde is a hiking route around Benshausen. It starts near the sports field and includes the Dolmarblick viewpoint. This identifies a specific local route for travelers interested in hiking.

Geographical Location

Benshausen is a district of the town of Zella-Mehlis in the Schmalkalden-Meiningen district of Thuringia and lies at an elevation of 360 to 440 meters.

Anyone wishing to include additional destinations in their travel plans can also view the local pages for Wernshausen, Springstille, Unterschönau, Rhönblick, Oepfershausen, Unterkatz, Jüchsen, and Roßdorf.

For the overarching travel overview: Schmalkalden-Meiningen.