Wernshausen: Hotels and Accommodations
Rafting was an important source of income in Wernshausen for more than three centuries. Today, a local rafters' association preserves this tradition as a leisure activity.
Geography
Wernshausen is situated in the Werra Valley and is considered to be surrounded by two valleys. The landscape includes forests with wildlife as well as the Werra River with fish populations.
Townscape and History
The townscape includes reconstructed half-timbered houses, including the rectory, the bakehouse, and Pachtershof. There is also an Art Nouveau town hall as well as Protestant and Catholic churches.
Culture in the Surrounding Area
The surrounding area of Wernshausen includes the Luther House in Schmalkalden, Altenstein Castle, and Weilar Castle. St. James is also located nearby.
Nature
The surrounding area also includes Vorderer Höhenberg, Roßberg, Windsberg, and Dreiherrnstein.
Cycling and Transport
The Mommelstein Cycle Path runs almost parallel to the road through Wernshausen and connects the town with Schmalkalden. Transport connections include the B19 and local connecting roads. A railway line connects Wernshausen with Schmalkalden and Zella/Mehlis; it includes five stops and allows bicycles to be carried.
You can find accommodations in Wernshausen specifically to suit your needs.
Schmalkalden is 8 km from Wernshausen and offers a historic half-timbered old town as well as Wilhelmsburg Renaissance Castle. A 25 km-long canoeing section of the Werra from Meiningen ends in the Werra floodplains near Wernshausen; there are boat landing stages near Wernshausen.
You can find accommodations specifically in Wernshausen.
To the overarching travel overview: Schmalkalden-Meiningen.
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