Kaltennordheim: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The ruins of Auersberg Castle are located in the surrounding area of Kaltennordheim; Roßberg and Dungberg are also situated in the surrounding area. This particularly appeals to travelers interested in historic sites.

Surroundings

Weilar Castle, Bibra Castle, and the Schmalkalden Luther House are located in the wider regional area of Kaltennordheim.

Local visitor heritage includes the former Merlinsburg and a local history museum.

Getting Around

Umpfen Mountain is located in the nearby area of Kaltennordheim.

The wider area around Kaltennordheim lies in the Rhön low mountain range and features open highlands, forests, basalt formations, and moorland areas.

A nearby hiking opportunity is the quarry area at Umpfen, which is described as featuring rocky cliffs and views over the Felda Valley. This particularly suits visitors seeking rock formations and valley views while hiking.

Kaltennordheim has direct access to nearby woodland areas and hiking trails.

History and Classification

Since 1563, Kaltennordheim has hosted the marriage market at Pentecost. The tradition developed from a regional goods market into a large festival in the Thuringian Rhön.

Kaltennordheim serves as a small regional center for the surrounding municipalities in the Rhön area.

Kaltennordheim was first documented in 795 and received town rights in 1562.

A small Jewish community existed in Kaltennordheim in the 19th and 20th centuries; a prayer hall is documented among its former facilities.

Orientation

Local public transport is represented by existing stops and provides regional connections to surrounding places in the Wartburg district.

Those wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Kaltennordheim can also view the local pages for Kühndorf, Schwallungen, Ellingshausen, Benshausen, Birx, Sülzfeld, Unterschönau, and Wernshausen.

For the higher-level travel overview: Schmalkalden-Meiningen.