Thuringia, which is relatively small in area, is a true treasure trove: Goethe, Schiller, Bach, and Luther, the famous Bauhaus, the UNESCO World Heritage site Wartburg, culturally unique cities like Weimar and Erfurt, and castles and fortresses in surprising variety and density. Thuringia's nature also shines with superlatives - foremost is Germany's largest contiguous forest area. How should one choose their travel route in light of the vast array of sights and experiences? Where can one cycle well? And where does the unusual beckon? These and other questions are answered by Thuringia experts Kerstin Sucher and Bernd Wurlitzer right on the first pages of the book. A personal glimpse into the travel region is also revealed through the authors' eight favorite places, such as the ruins of the Paulinzella Monastery, a spot for reflection and dreaming, or the Devil's Pulpit with its view.