Zella: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Zella has a documented history dating back to the 12th century; the town was first mentioned in a document in 1194. For travelers interested in cultural history, this early record provides a specific point of reference.

You can rent a holiday apartment in Zella.

Culture

The Zella provost's office is a two-storey Baroque ensemble dating from 1718. It was built on the site of a former Benedictine convent.

The Thuringia administration of the Rhön UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and a biosphere information center are located in the Zella provost's office. The municipality describes Zella/Rhön as a place where visitors can learn about the protected nature of the Rhön UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Zella is situated at an elevated location; from there, views extend across the Feldatal and the northern Rhön.

The Catholic parish church of the Assumption of Mary is a significant Baroque building in the Rhön. It was completed in 1732 and constructed from red sandstone.

Nature

The Umpfen, Roßberg, and Baier mountains, as well as Auersberg Ruins, are located in the surroundings of Zella.

In the wider regional surroundings of Zella are Altenstein Palace, the Luther House in Schmalkalden, and Friedewald Castle.

The wider Dermbach area around Zella is characterized by the landscapes of the middle Felda, the Oechse, and the Wiesenthalbach, as well as by botanical features.

Other places in the same overarching region: Unterbreizbach, Steinbach, Wutha-Farnroda, Schleid, Kaltennordheim, Dermbach, Klings, Nazza.

To the overarching travel overview: Wartburg.