Viernau: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Viernau has a documented history of witch hunts: The village was affected between 1629 and 1711; nine women and one man stood trial for witchcraft. For visitors interested in history, this part of the village’s history provides a specific point of reference. You can rent a holiday apartment in Viernau.

Culture

Hallenberg is located in the vicinity of Viernau.

In the area surrounding Viernau are the Schmalkalden Lutherhaus, Dürrberg, Oberlautenberg, Ehrenberg, the Christes Parish Church of Our Dear Lady, and Vordere Höhenberg.

Bibra Castle is located in the wider region surrounding Viernau.

Geographical Setting

Viernau is a district of Steinbach-Hallenberg in Schmalkalden-Meiningen, in southern Thuringia.

Nature

Viernau lies in a valley on the southern slope of the Thuringian Forest. Mountains, forests, and valley floors surround the village.

Viernau is also surrounded by extensive forests and meadows.

Hiking

A hiking guide lists almost 40 hiking trails around Viernau, offering options for different preferences.

Other local pages: Bermbach, Birx, Schwarza, Oepfershausen, Trusetal-Laudenbach, Breitungen/Werra, Steinbach-Hallenberg, Schwallungen.

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