Your hotel in Oberhof
Welcome to the 3-star Hotel Thüringenschanze in Oberhof!
Discover warm hospitality and enjoy modern comfort in a central location, ideal for your active holiday in the Thuringian Forest.
Our rooms offer flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi and a shower room. Start with a hearty breakfast and take advantage of our flexible booking options with free cancellation.
Enjoy a sumptuous gourmet buffet in the restaurant in the evening, relax in the sauna area and explore Oberhof's attractions from the comfort of the hotel.
Telephone for your enquiry: 036842 5370
In our restaurant daily
from 17:30 gourmet buffet
Our advantages for your booking at Hotel Thüringenschanze
Exclusive advantages
Flexible cancellation or long-booking - book early bird price & savings offers.
Attractive offers
Your favourite services on offer: Hikers, families, motorcyclists or wellness enthusiasts.
Sports specialists
Many years of experience with sports bookings. Personalised support & offers as required.
Familiar and individual
Family-run hotel,
passionate service. The day starts with a smile.
What our guests say about our hotel
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Very nice hotel, to be recommended!
Very nice hotel. Good and rich breakfast buffet and great facilities even with sauna. The rooms are clean.
Julia (HolidayCheck)
Gladly come again
Beautiful family-run hotel in the centre of Oberhof. Modern rooms invite you to linger, catering is also recommended.
Michael (HolidayCheck)
Perfect short holiday
Very nice hotel in the centre of Oberhof. Rooms very quiet, clean and of optimal size. Staff very friendly and courteous. The very best choice for our short winter holiday.
Undine (HolidayCheck)
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Hotel in Oberhof
Your Hotel Thüringenschanze
Holidays in the Thuringian Forest
The 3-star Hotel Thüringenschanze is your cosy hotel and is centrally located in the heart of Oberhof. A family-run hotel with Thuringian hospitality awaits you. Our guests enjoy actively exploring the surrounding Thuringian Forest and its treasures.
Stay in one of the recently renovated, spacious double rooms at the hotel. A two-room family room is ideal for families with up to two children.
All rooms in our Hotel Thüringenschanze are equipped with flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi, shower room with WC and hairdryer.
After a restful night in your cosy double bed, you can start the day with a hearty breakfast. You will find the day's activity programme in the daily Oberhof daily post. You can take part in many holiday offers free of charge with your Oberhof guest card. Or you can explore the holiday region at your own pace.
Breakfast & dinner
at the hotel
Thuringian hospitality.
We recommend that you book our offers including half board.
In the morning, start the day with a cosy breakfast from our extensive breakfast buffet. In the evening, we will spoil you with a varied buffet as part of the half-board package.
Now NEW: Pay once, eat & drink* as much as you want!!!
*Non-alcoholic drinks and hot drinks from our extensive self-service counter
Come in and start feasting immediately. Learn more.
Now also available as a gift voucher.
Simply order a voucher and give the gift of joy!
Wellness in the Thüringenschanze
Relax and unwind at the hotel in Oberhof
Our small, fine wellness area offers you two saunas and massages on advance reservation. You can end the day in peace and quiet in the relaxation area.
Frequently asked questions
to your holiday in Oberhof - Hotel Thüringenschanze
In our hotel we work with flexible daily rates. The price is calculated depending on when and for how long you are travelling. You can obtain a specific travel price directly in the booking mask here at Search & Book. PS: Prices are usually cheapest from Sunday to Wednesday. If you are flexible, you can save money.
Yes, we look forward to spoiling you as a family. Travelling with grandma, grandpa and the grandchildren is also popular with us. Our family rooms have two rooms. Up to two children and two adults can be comfortably accommodated for a family holiday in Oberhof. The Oberhof Card offers an extensive holiday programme for families. Games boxes can also be borrowed from the Oberhof Information Centre.
Children pay a fixed price per night at our hotel, depending on the desired board and age. Children are already included in the price in our search & book engine. Details on the conditions for children can be found under "Conditions".
No, we don't have small, cramped single rooms in our hotel. For single travellers, we book our comfortable double rooms for single use. You can find the corresponding prices for your desired stay under Search & Book.
Yes, your four-legged friend can of course travel with you. We charge € 15,- per night for a pet. Please let us know when you make your reservation.
Yes, you can use our free public WLAN in the entire hotel area. Please note that we cannot guarantee 100% coverage. Remember to protect your personal data. In public Wi-Fi networks, you should set your devices accordingly so that no stranger can gain access to your device.
Yes, there is a restaurant in the hotel. In the morning we serve a rich breakfast buffet from 07:00 to 11:00. In the evening we spoil you with our varied evening buffet from 18:00 to 20:30. We recommend that you book the buffet as part of your half board when you make your reservation.
Yes, you can use our drying room in the hotel for clothes, skis or other sports equipment. Shoe cleaning utensils are also available. The room is locked so that no unauthorised persons have access to the drying room. Please note, however, that it is a shared room for all guests. There are small shoe rugs in the room for your hiking boots, so you can keep them with you.
Your e-bike can be safely stored in our drying room. Please bring an appropriate bike lock with you. The room itself is locked and not open to the public, but other guests can also use it. Your bike can also be stored in the garage.
Yes, at the hotel you will find a wide range of suggestions on the info board about what you can do on your holiday in Oberhof. We have also put together some popular tours here on our website. Find out more....
Yes, you can park your car in the car park directly behind the hotel. Use of the car park is free of charge for our hotel guests. Please park considerately so that your room neighbour can also use a parking space.
We are delighted to be able to pamper our guests in every way. We are regularly recommended on platforms such as HolidayCheck and have won the HolidayCheck Award several times. Read more about our guest reviews.
OBERHOF EXPERIENCE
OBERHOF
Oberhof, the sporty little town on the Rennsteig. Ideal for your active holiday in the Thuringian Forest.
OBERHOF guest card
Your holiday advantage in Oberhof. The guest card is already included in the visitor's tax at our hotel.
THURINGIAN FOREST
The purest air, wonderful views, plenty of space for extensive hikes and much more.
What can you do in Oberhof?
We have put together many activities for your holiday and our hotel in Oberhof. So you can plan your holiday at the hotel in advance or prepare yourself for what awaits you in the Oberhof holiday region.
From our hotel blog
Holidays at the hotel in Oberhof - Your Hotel Thüringenschanze
TYPICAL THURINGIA
We would love to spoil you at your hotel in Oberhof. Our Hotel Thüringenschanze in Oberhof offers you a cosy ambience. We are happy to be there for you, but would like to give you the opportunity to organise your holiday in Oberhof in a very individual way. Our hotel is a cosy house with three-star comfort. Solid facilities offer you everything you need for your holiday. Our offer is complemented by the sauna and our Thuringian parlour.
ENJOY OBERHOF HOTEL
Stay at the hotel in Oberhof, centrally located in the holiday resort on the Rennsteig. In just a few minutes you can reach one of the numerous hiking trails, the Oberhof information centre or the famous Oberhof sports facilities. The Oberhof guest card is included in your holiday at the hotel in Oberhof. You will receive the Oberhof guest card when you check in at the hotel. There are no extra costs for the Oberhof Guest Card. You will receive the card as part of the visitor's tax that you have to pay anyway.
A day in Oberhof, Hotel Thüringenschanze
The rooms in our hotel in Oberhof are available from 15:00 and there is a car park behind the hotel, which our hotel guests are welcome to use free of charge.
Check in at your leisure. You will receive your Oberhof guest card as soon as you arrive. With this guest card, you can use the city bus line in Oberhof free of charge. So you can confidently leave your car at the hotel. A good opportunity for a first tour of Oberhof.
In the evening, we will be happy to reserve a table for you in our restaurant. It is best to book half-board when you make your reservation. Dinner is served in the form of a varied buffet. Afterwards you have the opportunity to use the small, fine oasis of peace with two saunas in our hotel until approx. 21:00 and relax at the end of the day.
Start your day on holiday in Oberhof with an energetic start: our hotel offers you a varied breakfast buffet every day from 07:00 to 11:00. Allow yourself the freedom to sleep in the comfortable beds of our hotel in Oberhof and start the day relaxed. With a wide selection of fresh, regional dishes, we ensure that you are well prepared for your upcoming adventures in the picturesque Thuringian countryside.
Take the opportunity to plan your active day in Oberhof at your leisure and let yourself be inspired by the daily fresh suggestions from the "Oberhofer Tagespost", which we provide for you on the breakfast table. Our hotel in Oberhof is the perfect starting point for an eventful day on holiday, be it sporting activities, relaxation in nature or cultural discoveries.
What does a holiday in Oberhof look like in a hotel?
Things to see during your holiday at the hotel in Oberhof
During your holiday at the hotel in Oberhof, it's best to leave your car behind. In Oberhof, every holidaymaker can use the city bus line free of charge with the Oberhof guest card. Or you can take the classic route - on foot - from the hotel to all the places worth seeing in Oberhof. You can reach the highlights of Oberhof within a radius of around 5 kilometres.
Visit the Rennsteiggarten. Germany's largest botanical garden for alpine flora. Marvel at over 4,000 plant species from the world's high mountains. From the hotel, you can hike in the direction of Rennsteig/Rondell and arrive at the Rennsteiggarten in just over half an hour.
Experience the historic flair of Oberhof on the "Historic Town Hiking Trail". Start your journey back in time right from your hotel in Oberhof, just a 5 minute walk from the picturesque spa gardens. Discover Oberhof's fascinating past, nestled in the idyllic Thuringian countryside, as you follow the informative milestones along the Kurpark wall. This unique route takes you to striking landmarks such as the Weather House in the park and the Duke Ernst Monument at the park's exit, before strolling along Zellaer Strasse to the historic Imperial Post Office, which now houses a pharmacy.
Each point on your route is marked with an informative plaque to help you understand Oberhof's eventful history. For a more in-depth experience, we also offer a professionally guided tour of the town every Saturday at 10:00 am, departing from the Oberhof Information Centre. This offer is exclusively free for holders of the Oberhof Guest Card. Take advantage of this opportunity to fully appreciate the historical facets of Oberhof, embedded in the inviting hotel landscape of Thuringia.
Sportliches in Ihrem Urlaub im Hotel in Oberhof
© Patrick Muschiol | Thüringer Wintersportzentrum
Visit the famous sports facilities in Oberhof. You have probably heard of Oberhof on winter sports television. Or maybe you are one of the many biathlon or luge fans. We recommend that you make the most of your holiday at our hotel in Oberhof and take a tour of the sports facilities. Several times a week you can join a guided tour of the sports facilities from the Oberhof Information Centre. Or you can explore the impressive buildings on your own.
Oberhof's first ski jump was built in 1908. Since the founding years of winter sports in Thuringia, everything in Oberhof has revolved around skis, runners and top performances. The Historic Sports Facilities Trail takes you on a journey into the glorious past.
The modern sports facilities, such as the LOTTO Thüringen Rennsteig ARENA, the ice arena - luge and bobsleigh track, the ski sports hall and the new ski jumping hill in Kanzlersgrund are preparing for the upcoming international competitions. First and foremost, the 2023 Biathlon and Luge World Championships. When you visit the sports facilities, we promise you will be impressed.
PS: You can watch the top athletes train every day in Oberhof. Check out the Thüringen Winter Sports Centre website for the latest training times. It is incredibly exciting to watch them train. You might even catch a glimpse of a celebrity or two.
Take part in your holiday at the hotel in Oberhof
Glass ball blowing or candle moulding. Create your own individual souvenirs of your holiday at the hotel in Oberhof.
The Glasstube Oberhof is located right next to our hotel. Of course, you will find all kinds of glittering and shiny things here. You shouldn't miss out on this. Christmas all year round - in the Christmas exhibition you can get your hands on the famous Thuringian Christmas tree decorations. Glass decorations for the garden or the window or a new pretty vase... we are sure you will find what you are looking for here. Demonstrations are held regularly in the Oberhof glassworks. Watch how filigree works of art are created from a glass rod in a fascinating way. Glassblowing has a long tradition in Thuringia. And then it's your turn, if you like. You can also try your hand at glass blowing.
Hiking on your holiday at the hotel in Oberhof
Thuringia is walkable. As your "Quality Host Wanderbares Deutschland", we have specialised in you, the hiker. Our hotel in Oberhof is the perfect starting point for your daily hike. And we guarantee that you won't get bored. Numerous hiking trails lead through the Thuringian Forest. Lovely places deep in the forest, gigantic views, gentle paths or strenuous challenges. There are various hikes to suit your preferences.
You don't need a car. If you don't want to start right at the hotel, simply take the city bus for the first stretch, which you can use free of charge as a guest in Oberhof. We have already put together a few tours for you. You can find out more about hiking in Thuringia here on our hiking pages.
Holidays for the whole family at the hotel in Oberhof
Climbing, minigolf, swimming, marvelling at exotic animals. The order of your family holiday can look like this or something similar. And your car will still be parked in the car park at your hotel in Oberhof. You should definitely plan a day in Oberhof. The Oberhof Golf Climbing Park guarantees fun and thrills for young and old. The 15 metre high climbing tower has a few surprises in store. Swing through the obstacles while well secured. Have you ever ridden a bike or bobby car at a height of 10 metres? Then it's off to the small vs. big challenge. 18 exciting minigolf courses hold one or two surprises in store. Who can show the most skill?
The next holiday destination awaits directly opposite. The H2Oberhof wellness pool. With a giant slide, indoor and outdoor pool, beach volleyball court and eight wonderful saunas, fun for the little ones and relaxation for the grown-ups are now on the programme.
PS: With the Oberhof guest card you receive a 20% discount at the H2Oberhof wellness centre and the Oberhof golf climbing park. Always have your card with you - it's worth it.
The Exotarium Oberhof, the Aqua Terrazoo in the Oberer Hof, opposite the Oberhof Information Centre, is an exotic attraction. This can also be reached in a few minutes from the Hotel Thüringenschanze. Marvel at a tarantula up close, watch the scorpions or watch the numerous snakes being fed. Show feedings are regularly organised at the Exotarium. An excursion tip, not just for bad weather.
What else can I experience at the hotel in Oberhof?
HOLIDAY REGION OBERHOF
Your hotel in Oberhof is of course not a desert island. The entire Oberhof holiday region goes far beyond that. The beauty of Thuringia is the short distances. Nature & culture right next door! Even within a maximum radius of 50 kilometres, small, fine baroque beauties await your visit.
You should definitely plan a trip to Schmalkalden during your holiday at the hotel in Oberhof. A lovingly restored old town, the imposing Wilhelmsburg Castle with wonderful views and moments of indulgence in the VIBA Nougat World will sweeten your holiday.
ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAY - SIMPLY DO NOTHING
Of course, you shouldn't forget to take it easy on holiday. Don't rush and chase after appointments. In your hotel in Oberhof you can simply do nothing at all. Sleep in peace and quiet - breakfast is served until 11:00 am. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast buffet and start the day in a cosy atmosphere.
Well, a walk in the fresh Oberhof air can't hurt. There are also cosy little laps through the forest, through the village. Or take the horse-drawn carriage. Carriage rides with a covered wagon are offered daily in Oberhof. With the Oberhof guest card, you have the opportunity to take part in a taster carriage ride on Tuesdays and Thursdays from May to September. The exact times can be found in the current Oberhof Guest Card experience guide.
Afterwards, however, it's time to unwind. A visit to the sauna, relaxation on the lounger and a good book. That's all you need at your hotel in Oberhof to really unwind.
Perhaps you can simply put your smartphone to one side for a while and get back to "me" or "us". How often do you do that in these fast-moving times? It's high time for body, mind and soul. We invite you to do nothing at our hotel.
Meiningen is also an insider tip in the Thuringian Forest. The small cultural capital of the Thuringian Forest. You will be surprised to discover an equally charming and passionately well-preserved baroque old town. The beautiful Elisabethenburg Castle, the theatre - one of the German breeding grounds of the early theatre dynasties. The theatre performances in the Meiningen Theatre are known far beyond the borders of the state. Meiningen's museums are also centred around art, culture and music. Entertaining exhibitions, including hands-on ones, invite the whole family to linger.
There is also a whole host of other possible excursions on holiday in Oberhof. The residential towns of Gotha and Coburg, Lauscha, the cradle of Christmas tree decorations, the imposing and world-famous Wartburg Castle and much more.
Book your hotel in Oberhof
Are you planning your next active holiday at the Hotel Oberhof? You've come to the right place. Finally get away from it all, get some fresh air and let the day be a great day. Stay in a cosy and spacious room at the Hotel Oberhof. In the morning, fortify yourself with an extensive hotel breakfast buffet. Then start your active day. From the hotel, you can reach the forest in no time. Hiking, mountain biking, climbing, simply "walking" (as they used to say) - an outdoor paradise awaits you in Oberhof.
A popular attraction in Oberhof is the golf climbing park, right next to the Oberhof spa gardens. The 15 metre high climbing tower is surrounded by an enchanting adventure golf course. In winter, the offer is complemented by an artificial ice skating rink and curling.
Stay centrally in the Thuringian Forest on holiday at your Hotel Oberhof. You can discover a new theme every day. Today an active sportsman, tomorrow an artist and then enjoy culture. The choice is yours. Visit the lovely little towns of the Thuringian Forest. Lovingly restored and charming half-timbered houses and impressive castles await you. You can also visit one of the many museums. From hands-on museums to art centres, Thuringia has so much to offer.
You should round off a day's holiday at the hotel in Oberhof with a visit to the H2Oberhof spa. The pool area invites you to relax. The eight saunas also ensure perfect relaxation. If you prefer to lend a hand yourself, you should visit one of the artisans. There is often the opportunity to practise an old craft yourself. Glass blowing, candle making or iron forging. The Thuringian Forest will amaze you in many ways.
You can leave your car at the hotel in Oberhof. All sights are easily accessible with a short hike. You will receive the Oberhof Card on arrival. This is the guest card of the town of Oberhof. You will receive this as part of the visitor's tax. The card also entitles you to free travel on the town bus. This saves you a walk or two. Visit the Rennsteiggarten or the Exotarium Oberhof. Admission to both attractions can also be purchased as a combined ticket.
After an eventful day on holiday, back at the hotel you can relax. In the evening, you will be spoilt with a generous evening buffet in the hotel restaurant. The advantage is that you can choose from the extensive menu yourself. The large evening buffet is set up daily between 18:00 and 20:00.
At the Hotel Thüringenschanze Oberhof you book your holiday with daily rates. These depend on the day of booking, the day of arrival and the duration of the holiday. You can find the exact price and favourable offers directly in the price calculator under Search and book.
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Das Hotel Thüringenschanze Oberhof ist direkt im Ortszentrum von Oberhof zu finden. Ganz in der Nähe finden Sie den Kurpark, das H2Oberhof Wellness & Erlebnisbad und die Oberhofer Sportstätten.
Theo-Neubauer-Str. 19, 98559 Oberhof
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