Wernshausen: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

In Wernshausen, rafting was an important source of income for more than three centuries; a local rafters’ association preserves the tradition as a leisure activity. For those interested in regional history, this connection between the history of livelihoods and association activities provides a concrete point of reference.

You can rent a holiday apartment in Wernshausen.

Nature and Landscape

Wernshausen is located in the Werra Valley and is described as being bordered by two valleys.

Wernshausen’s location is associated with forests and the Werra; wildlife in the forest and fish resources in the river are mentioned.

Culture and History

The character of the village includes reconstructed half-timbered buildings, including the vicarage, the bakehouse and Pachtershof, as well as an Art Nouveau town hall and Protestant and Catholic churches.

In the wider surroundings of Wernshausen are the Lutherhaus in Schmalkalden, Altenstein Castle, Weilar Castle, Vorderer Höhenberg, Roßberg, Windsberg and Dreiherrnstein.

St. Jakobus is located in the immediate vicinity of Wernshausen.

Cycling and Surroundings

The Mommelstein Cycle Route runs almost parallel to the road through Wernshausen and connects the village with Schmalkalden. For cycling enthusiasts, this route is a concrete point of reference.

Schmalkalden is 8 km from Wernshausen and offers a historic half-timbered town centre as well as Wilhelmsburg Renaissance Palace.

Getting There

Transport connections include the B19, connecting local roads and a railway line linking Wernshausen with Schmalkalden and Zella/Mehlis. This railway line is described as having five stops and allowing bicycles to be carried.

Water

A 25 km Werra canoeing stage from Meiningen ends at the Werra meadows near Wernshausen; boat landing stages are mentioned for Wernshausen.

Further local pages: Grabfeld, Rhönblick, Steinbach-Hallenberg, Walldorf, Struth-Helmershof, Altersbach, Oepfershausen, Kleinschmalkalden.

To the overarching travel overview: Schmalkalden-Meiningen.