Thierstein: Hotels and Accommodation
Accommodation in Thierstein
Thierstein is located in the hilly landscape of the eastern Fichtel Mountains, near the border with West Bohemia in the Czech Republic. One of the town’s landmarks is an old castle ruin on a basalt hill, built from granite rubble and first documented in 1343.
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Landscape
The area surrounding Thierstein includes Rabenberg, Pfaffenberg, Kleiner Kornberg and Schiedarrangen. Waldstein is located in the wider regional surroundings of Thierstein. Thus, the town’s geographical setting extends from its immediate surroundings to the wider regional area of the Fichtel Mountains.
Culture and History
The tall keep of the castle ruin offers views over the Egerland and the heights of the Fichtel Mountains. The ruin also houses an exhibition on the town’s history.
The historic town centre includes a market square, the castle, the town hall with a local history museum, and one of the town’s churches. These areas form a protected historic monument ensemble.
The Erika Fuchs House Museum of Comic Art and Language is located in the wider regional surroundings of Thierstein.
Getting There and Routes
You can reach Thierstein by car via the A 93 motorway; the appropriate exit is Höchstädt. Travel by train is via Selb railway station, followed by a bus connection.
An 18.9-kilometre Nordic walking route runs around Thierstein. It follows field and forest paths; around four kilometres of the route run alongside the motorway.
To the higher-level travel overview: Wunsiedel in the Fichtel Mountains.
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