The Top 20 Caves in Thuringia
Looking to visit a cave in Thuringia on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Thuringia’s 20
best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.
best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.
Last updated: October 6, 2025
A highlight that you should treat yourself to, the way to the 2nd floor requires surefootedness.
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Unexpected - unique - beautiful.
A tunnel steeped in history, after which an incredibly beautiful view opens up. Be sure to take a break and enjoy the view.🥰
A tunnel steeped in history, after which an incredibly beautiful view opens up. Be sure to take a break and enjoy the view.🥰
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Be sure to go all the way to the top and enjoy the view. However, the steps are relatively narrow and steep, so you should be sure-footed. Behind the rock is another small cave, which is also worth seeing.
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A wonderful view 🦊😊
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The perfect break. By the way, you can explore the cave with which Goethe also impressed Frau von Stein. It was probably carved into the rock as a guardhouse in …
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Information about opening hours.
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This small gorge is an alternative to the Landgrafen- and Drachenschlucht. It can be easily reached on foot or by bike. Halfway along the way, a remarkable waterfall awaits curious guests.
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A highlight with a rarity. In its heyday, this facility offered the villagers protection from attackers. Unfortunately, the condition is deteriorating with progressive erosion, which is why it is dangerous …
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The Barbarossa Cave covers 13,000 square meters and is one of only two existing show caves in the world, made of anhydrite rock, making it a geological rarity. The unique …
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Worth a visit, the fairy forest is very nice.
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