Your Hotel in Oberhof

Hotel Thüringenschanze

A warm welcome to your hotel in Oberhof. At the Hotel Thüringenschanze, managed by the Henninger family, you will stay in the middle of the Thuringian destination Oberhof. The idyllic town in the Thuringian Forest is your ideal starting point for an active vacation in beautiful nature. Only a few minutes from the hotel you start for extensive hikes or mountain bike tours.

Stay at the hotel in one of the recently renovated, spacious double rooms. For families, with up to two children, a two-room family room is ideal. All rooms in our hotel Thüringenschanze are equipped with flat screen TV, free WLAN, shower bath with WC and hairdryer. After a quiet night in your comfortable double bed you start the day with an extensive breakfast. In the daily Oberhof daily mail you will find the activity program of the day. You can participate in many vacation offers for free with your Oberhof Card. Or you can explore the vacation region at your own pace.

We look forward to your visit.

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Your Hotel in Oberhof.

Hotel Thüringenschanze

The 3-star Hotel Thüringenschanze is your cozy hotel and is centrally located in the heart of Oberhof. You can expect a traditional hotel with Thuringian hospitality.

Our guests enjoy actively exploring the surrounding Thuringian Forest and its treasures.

Hotel Thüringenschanze Aussenansicht - Hotel Oberhof

The rooms in the hotel Thüringenschanze

Economy Room

  • in the busy part of the hotel
  • ca. 22 m²
  • Double bed (180 x 200 cm)
  • Bathroom with shower & WC
  • Cheap room

Twinbett Room

  • in the busy part of the hotel
  • ca. 22 m²
  • Two single beds (90 x 200 cm each)
  • Bathroom with shower & WC
  • Cheap variant for two colleagues

Standard Room

  • Comfortable double room
  • ca. 22 m²
  • Sleeping chair fold out
  • Double bed (180 x 200 cm)
  • Bathroom with shower & WC

Klassik Room

  • Bottle of water included
  • Bathrobe included
  • Sleeping chair, large wardrobe
  • Double bed (180 x 200 cm)
  • Bathroom with shower & WC

Family Room

  • top floor, living room and bedroom
  • Double bed (180 x 200 cm)
  • ca. 34 m²
  • Sitting area with sofa bed
  • Bookable for 3 to 4 persons

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What our guests say

Very nice hotel, recommend!


Very nice hotel. Good and rich breakfast buffet and great facilities even with sauna. The rooms are clean.



Julia (HolidayCheck)

Our beautiful group tour

Hotel was very clean and well managed. The rooms were spacious, even the bathroom offered enough space and equipment to feel comfortable. The breakfast was of rich and good selection. The dinners were delicious and also with friendly, not intrusive service.

Luise (HolidayCheck)

We will be happy to come back next year


We had booked two rooms to attend a sports event in Zella-Mehlis. The staff is very friendly and flexible. The rooms are clean. Beds comfortable.



Maren (HolidayCheck)

Breakfast & dinner at the hotel.

Thuringian hospitality..

We recommend booking our offers including half board.

In the morning you start the day with a leisurely breakfast from the rich breakfast buffet. In the evening we will spoil you with a varied buffet as part of the half board.

Restaurant, Paar beim Essen - Beispielbild Hotel Oberhof

Wellness in the Hotel Thüringenschanze.

Just relax

Our small, fine wellness area offers two saunas and, upon reservation, massages. In the relaxation area you can end the day in peace.

Sauna und Wellness im Hotel Thüringenschanze | Hotel in Oberhof buchen

Frequently asked questions about our hotel in Oberhof

How much does it cost to stay at the hotel?

In our hotel we work with flexible daily rates. Depending on when and how long you travel, the price is calculated. You can get a concrete travel price directly in the booking mask here at
"Search & Book". PS: Usually the prices are cheapest from Sunday to Wednesday. If you are flexible, you can save money.

Is the Hotel Thüringenschanze family friendly?

Yes, we are very happy to pamper you as a family with us. Popular with us are also trips with grandma, grandpa and the grandchildren. Our family rooms have two rooms. Up to two children and two adults can comfortably find space for a family vacation in Oberhof. The Oberhof Card offers an extensive vacation program for families. Game boxes can also be borrowed at the Oberhof Information.

What is the cost of hotel accommodation with children?

Children pay a fixed price per night at our hotel, depending on the desired board and age. In our search & book engine the children are already calculated accordingly.

Extra bed per night & person*
Extra bed - overnight stay incl. breakfast

0-3 years: free of charge
4-6 years: 16 €
7-12 years: 21€
from 13 years: 33 €
Extra bed - overnight stay incl. half board

0-3 years: free of charge
4-6 years: 22€
7-12 years: 30 €
from 13 years: 48 €

* (Requirement 2 full-paying guests in the room, children in their own room pay the normal room rate).

Are there single rooms in the hotel?

No, we do not have small stepmotherly single rooms in our hotel. For single travelers we book our comfortable double rooms for single use. You will find the corresponding prices for your desired stay under Search & Book.

Can I bring my dog to the hotel?

Yes, your four-legged darling may of course travel with you. Per night we charge € 15,- for a pet. We ask for registration directly with the reservation.

Does the hotel offer free wifi?

Yes, you can use our free public Wi-Fi throughout the hotel area. Please note that we cannot guarantee 100% coverage. Remember to protect your personal data. In public WLAN networks, you should set your devices accordingly so that no stranger can gain access to your device.

Does the hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant in the hotel, primarily for our hotel guests. In the morning we serve a rich breakfast buffet from 07:00 to 11:00. In the evening we will spoil you with our varied evening buffet from 18:00 to 20:30. We recommend that you book the buffet as part of half board directly with your reservation.

Is a room for drying clothes offered in the hotel?

Yes. In the hotel you can use our drying room for clothes, skis or other sports equipment. Shoe shine utensils are also ready. The room is locked, so no unauthorized person has access to the drying room. However, please note that it is a common room for all guests. There are small shoe mats in the room for your hiking boots, so you can keep them with you.

Can my e-bike be safely stored in the hotel?

Your e-bike can be stored safely 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.

Can I get information about tours in the region at the hotel?

Yes. In the hotel you will find a wide range of suggestions on the info board about what you can do during your vacation in Oberhof.

Is there a parking lot at the hotel?

Yes, for your car you can use the parking lot directly behind the hotel. The use of the parking lot is free of charge for our hotel guests. Please park considerately so that your room neighbor can also use a parking space.

How is the hotel rated by other guests?

We are very pleased that we are allowed to pamper our guests all around. We are regularly recommended on platforms such as HolidayCheck and have already received the HolidayCheck Award several times.

DISCOVER OBERHOF

OBERHOF

Oberhof, Kurpark im Sommer | Oberhof Hotel Urlaub im Thüringenschanze

Oberhof, the sporty little town at the Rennsteig. Ideal for your active vacation in the Thuringian Forest.

GUEST CARD

Guest Card Oberhof

Your vacation advantage in Oberhof. At the Hotel Thüringenschanze the Oberhof Card is included in the visitor's tax.

THURINGIAN FOREST

Baum mit Herz im Wald | Symbolbild | Oberhof Hotel Urlaub im Thüringenschanze

Cleanest air, wonderful views, plenty of space for extensive hiking and much more.

Your hotel in Oberhof - Thuringian hospitality in the Thüringenschanze

TYPICAL THURINGIA

We would like to spoil you very much in your hotel in Oberhof. Our hotel Thüringenschanze in Oberhof offers you a cozy ambience. We are here for you with pleasure, but would like to give you the possibilities to arrange your vacation day in Oberhof individually. Under hotel is a cozy house with three-star comfort. A solid equipment offers you everything you need for your vacation. Our offer is complemented by the sauna and our Thuringian restaurant.

Hotel in Oberhof 

You stay at the hotel in Oberhof centrally in the vacation resort at the Rennsteig. In a few minutes you can reach one of the numerous hiking trails, the Oberhof Information or the well-known Oberhof sports facilities. The Oberhof Card is included in your vacation at the hotel in Oberhof. You will receive the Oberhof guest card at the check in at the hotel. There are no extra costs for the Oberhof Card. You will receive the card as part of the visitor's tax that you have to pay anyway.

A day at the Hotel Thüringenschanze in Oberhof

From 3:00 pm the rooms in our hotel in Oberhof are available and behind the hotel is the parking lot, which our hotel guests are welcome to use free of charge.

Check in at your leisure. Immediately upon arrival you will receive your Oberhof Card. With this guest card you can use the city bus line in Oberhof free of charge. So you can safely leave your car at the hotel. A good opportunity for a first tour of Oberhof.

In the evening we will gladly reserve a table for you in our restaurant. It is best to book half board directly with your reservation. Dinner is served in the form of varied buffets. Until approx. 21:00 o'clock you have the possibility to use the small, fine rest oasis with two saunas in our hotel and to let the day end relaxed.

Start the next day with our rich breakfast buffet. We put together an extensive selection of breakfast dishes every morning between 07:00 and 11:00. So it's time to have a good night's sleep at the hotel in Oberhof. So you are always strengthened for the active day in your vacation in Oberhof and can think in comfortably, how you arrange the vacation day. Tips for planning your day can always be found in the Oberhof daily mail, which is ready on your breakfast table.

Paar beim Wandern, Symbolbild Hotel Angebot Oberhof | Oberhof Hotel Urlaub im Thüringenschanze

Vacation in Oberhof - vacation for the whole family

What does a vacation in a hotel in Oberhof look like?

Things to see during your vacation at the hotel in Oberhof

During your vacation at the hotel in Oberhof it is best to leave the car at home. In Oberhof, every vacationer can use the city bus line for free with the Oberhof Card. Or in the classic way - on foot - you can get from the hotel to all the places worth seeing in Oberhof. Within a radius of about 5 kilometers you can reach the highlights in Oberhof.

Visit the Rennsteig Garden. Germany's largest botanical garden for alpine flora. Marvel at over 4,000 species of plants from the world's high mountains. From the hotel you can hike in the direction of Rennsteig/Rondell and arrive at the Rennsteig Garden in a good half hour.

Oberhof, Kurpark im Sommer | Oberhof Hotel Urlaub im Thüringenschanze

On a stroll through Oberhof, it is worth looking out for the signs of the "Historic Town Walking Trail". The best place to start is the Kurpark, only about 5 minutes walk from our hotel. On the Kurpark wall you will find the milestones of Oberhof's eventful history. During your tour afterwards, you will already know what is worth looking out for. Still in the spa park is the historic weather house. Right at the exit, in the direction of the town square, is the Herzog Ernst monument. If you continue across the street - into Zellaer Straße, you will come to the former imperial post office, today, by the way, the pharmacy. At the prominent points, plaques provide information about the historical events in Oberhof.

By the way: every Saturday at 10:00 a.m. a guided tour of the town starts at the Oberhof Information. Participation is free for guests with the Oberhof Card.

Sporty things to do during your vacation at the hotel in Oberhof

Sportstätten Oberhof Collage

Visit the famous Oberhof sports facilities. Surely you have heard about Oberhof on winter sports television. Or you are part of the large biathlon or luge fan community.


We definitely recommend you to take advantage of your vacation at our hotel in Oberhof and go on a sports facilities tour. You can, starting at the Oberhof Information, participate several times a week in one of the guided sports facility tours. Or you can hike the impressive buildings on your own.

Already in 1908 the first ski jump stood in Oberhof. Since the founding years of Thuringian winter sports, everything in Oberhof has revolved around skis, runners and top performances. The historic sports facilities hiking trail invites you on a journey into the glamorous past.

The modern sports facilities, such as the LOTTO Thüringen Rennsteig ARENA, the Eisarena - racing sled & bobsleigh track, the ski sports hall and the new ski jumping facility in the Kanzlersgrund are gearing up for their upcoming international competitions. First and foremost, the 2023 double world championships in biathlon and luge. Stand by the sports facilities, we promise you, you will be impressed.

PS: Every day you can watch the top athletes training in Oberhof. On the website of the Winter Sports Center Thuringia you can always find the latest training times of the top athletes. It is incredibly exciting to watch them during their training sessions. Maybe you'll catch a glimpse or two of a celebrity

Join in your vacation at the hotel in Oberhof

Glass ball blowing or candle casting. Create your souvenirs of the vacation in the hotel in Oberhof but simply yourself and completely individually.

Right next to our hotel is the Glasstube Oberhof. Of course, you will find all sorts of glittering and shiny things here. You should not miss this. Christmas all year round - in the Christmas exhibition you can get hold of 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. Show demonstrations are held regularly at the Glasstube Oberhof. Watch how filigree works of art are created from a rod of glass in a fascinating way. Glassblowers have a long tradition in Thuringia. And then it's your own turn, if you like. You can also practice glass blowing once.

Glaskunst | Oberhof Hotel Urlaub im Thüringenschanze

Climbing, mini golf, swimming, marveling at exotic animals. This or similar can be the order of your family vacation. And your car is still parked at your hotel in Oberhof. You should plan an Oberhof day in any case. The Oberhof Golf Climbing Park guarantees fun and thrills for young and old. The 15-meter-high climbing tower has a few surprises in store. Well secured you swing through the obstacles. Have you ever ridden a bike or bobbycar at a height of 10 meters? Then it's off to the challenge of small against big. 18 exciting mini-golf courses hold one or two surprises in store. Who proves the most skill?

Directly opposite, the next vacation stop is already waiting. The H2Oberhof wellness pool. With a giant slide, indoor & outdoor pool, beach volleyball court and eight wonderful saunas, fun for the little ones and relaxation for the grown-ups is now on the agenda.

Hiking during your vacation at the hotel in Oberhof

Thuringia is hikeable. As your "Quality Host Wanderbares Deutschland" we have specialized in you, as a hiker. Our hotel in Oberhof is a perfect starting point for your daily hike. And we guarantee, boredom does not arise. Numerous hiking trails lead through the Thuringian Forest. Lovely places deep in the forest, gigantic views, gentle paths or strenuous challenge. According to your preferences, various hikes are offered.

Familienurlaub Thüringer Wald, Familie wandert | Oberhof Hotel Urlaub im Thüringenschanze

You do not need a car there. If you don't want to start directly at the hotel, just take the city bus for the first part, which you can use free of charge as a guest in Oberhof. We have already put together some tours for you. You can find more about hiking in Thuringia here on our hiking pages.

For the whole family vacation in hotel in Oberhof

Oberhof Adventuregolf | Bild für Hotel Angebot für Familien in Oberhof

Climbing, mini golf, swimming, marveling at exotic animals. This or similar can be the order of your family vacation. And your car is still parked at your hotel in Oberhof. You should plan an Oberhof day in any case. The Oberhof Golf Climbing Park guarantees fun and thrills for young and old.


The 15-meter-high climbing tower has a few surprises in store. Well secured you swing through the obstacles. Have you ever ridden a bike or bobby car at a height of 10 meters? Then it's off to the challenge of small against big. 18 exciting mini-golf courses hold one or two surprises in store. Who proves the most skill?

Directly opposite, the next vacation stop is already waiting. The H2Oberhof wellness pool. With a giant slide, indoor & outdoor pool, beach volleyball court and eight wonderful saunas, fun for the little ones and relaxation for the grown-ups is now on the agenda.

H2Oberhof Wellnessbad Pool | Urlaub im Hotel Thüringenschanze Oberhof buchen

PS: With the Oberhof Card you get 20% discount in the H2Oberhof Wellnessbad and in the Golfkletterpark Oberhof. Always have the card with you - it's worth it.

Exotic is the Exotarium Oberhof, the Aqua- Terrazoo in the Oberen Hof, opposite the Oberhof Information. This can also be reached in a few minutes from the Hotel Thdüringenschanze. Marvel at a tarantula up close, watch the scorpions or watch the numerous snakes being fed. The exotarium regularly offers show feedings. An excursion tip, not only for bad weather.

Schlange | Beispielbild Exotarium Oberhof | Hotel Oberhof Thüringenschanze

What else can I experience at the hotel in Oberhof?

VACATION REGION OBERHOF

Of course, your hotel in Oberhof is not a lonely island. The entire Oberhof vacation region goes far beyond that. The beauty of Thuringia is the short distances. Nature & culture door to door! Already within a maximum radius of 50 kilometers small, fine baroque beauties are waiting for your visit.

You should definitely plan a trip to Schmalkalden during your vacation at the hotel in Oberhof. A lovingly restored old town, the imposing Wilhelmsburg Castle with wonderful views and moments of pleasure in the VIBA Nougat World sweeten your vacation day.

Altstadt Schmalkalden | | Oberhof Hotel Urlaub im Thüringenschanze

Meiningen is also an insider tip in the Thuringian Forest. The small cultural capital of the Thuringian Forest. You will be surprised, an equally lovely and passionately well preserved baroque old town awaits you. The beautiful Elisabethenburg Castle, the theater - one of the German hotbeds of early theater dynasties. The theatrical performances in Meiningen's theater are known far beyond the state's borders. In the museums of Meiningen everything revolves around art, culture and music. Entertaining exhibitions, also to participate and touch, invite the whole family to stay.

In addition, there are still a lot of possible excursions on vacation in Oberhof. The residential cities of Gotha and Coburg, Lauscha the cradle of Christmas tree decorations or the imposing and world-famous Wartburg and much more.

ENJOY YOUR VACATION - JUST DO NOTHING FOR A CHANGE

What you should not forget, of course - idleness on vacation. Don't rush and chase after appointments. In your hotel in Oberhof you can simply do nothing at all. Sleep in peace - breakfast is served until 11:00 am. Comfortably enjoy the breakfast buffet, start the day leisurely.

Well, a walk in the good Oberhof air can not hurt. There are also cozy little rounds through the forest, through the village. Or take the carriage. Carriage rides with covered wagons are offered daily in Oberhof. With the Oberhof Card you have the opportunity to take part in a taster carriage ride on Tuesday and Thursday. You can find the exact times in the current Oberhof Card experience guide.

Pferde Planwagen | Oberhof Hotel Urlaub im Thüringenschanze

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 relax properly.

Maybe you'll just put your smartphone aside for a while and arrive fully in the "I" or "Us". How often do you do that nowadays in our fast-paced times? Highest railroad for body, mind and soul. We invite you to do nothing at our hotel.