Question 1

What is Thüringen?

Accepted Answer

Thüringen is a federal state in the heart of Germany with 2.1 million inhabitants — the 'green heart of Germany'.

Question 2

What is the state capital?

Accepted Answer

Erfurt is the state capital with around 215,000 inhabitants — known for its cathedral, the Krämerbrücke and the old town.

Question 3

What is Thüringen known for?

Accepted Answer

Thüringen is known for Weimar (classical heritage, Bauhaus), Thüringer Wald, Thüringer Bratwurst, and a rich cultural history.

Question 4

What is Weimar?

Accepted Answer

Weimar was the home of Goethe, Schiller, Liszt and Gropius. Classical Weimar and Bauhaus are UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Question 5

What is Wartburg?

Accepted Answer

Wartburg near Eisenach is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Martin Luther translated the New Testament here. Elisabeth of Thüringen lived here.

Question 6

What is Thüringer Wald?

Accepted Answer

Thüringer Wald is a popular hiking area featuring the Rennsteig (170 km), ski resorts and picturesque villages.

Question 7

What is Thüringer Bratwurst?

Accepted Answer

Thüringer Bratwurst (Thüringer Rostbratwurst) is a protected speciality — at least 15 cm long and grilled over charcoal.

Question 8

Which universities are there?

Accepted Answer

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Bauhaus-Uni Weimar, Uni Erfurt and TU Ilmenau are the main higher education institutions.

Question 9

What is Jena?

Accepted Answer

Jena is a university city and high-tech hub. Carl Zeiss and Jenoptik originated here.

Question 10

What are the main attractions?

Accepted Answer

Highlights include Wartburg, Weimar's classical heritage, Erfurt Cathedral, Krämerbrücke, Thüringer Wald and the Feengrotten Saalfeld.

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