Location: Meiningen
Top Things to do in Meiningen
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Meiningen is a town in the southern part of the state of Thuringia, Germany. It is located in the region Franconia and has a population of around 21,600 (2016). Meiningen is the capital and the largest town of the Schmalkalden-Meiningen district. From 1680 to 1920, Meiningen was the capital of the Duchy (and briefly of the Free State) of Saxe-Meiningen.
Restaurants in Meiningen
1. Meininger Staatstheater
Overall Ratings
5 based on 35 reviews
The Meiningen Theatre is among the theatres with the richest tradition in Germany. Director's theatre was born here in the 19th century, under Duke George II. Today, the programme includes drama theatre, musical theatre in original language, Concerts, ballet and puppet theatre, as well as a wide offer for children and youth. The theatre restaurant is the perfect place to end an evening. Guided tours of the building are possible, regardless of whether you attend a performance or not.
Reviewed By DonPaulo - Richmond, Virginia
The reputation of the theater is wide spread and well deserved. The building facade is pretty standard. The house is relatively small, some 500 seats. The interior is rather attractive. There are no bad seats. The acoustics are excellent. We saw the Donizetti opera 'Don Pasquale'. The cast was astonishingly good, as was the orchestra. In an era when the direction and set is usually seriously criticized, these were exceptionally pleasing.
2. Sandstein- und Marchenhohle
Overall Ratings
4 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Weltenbummler_xy2015 - Berlin, Germany
Sind an einem regenerischen Tag in die Höhle.
Mir persönlich waren die Figuren in der Höhle und die Infotafeln keine 6 Euro Eintritt pro Erwachsenen wert!
3. Schloss Elisabethenburg
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Arara - Spain
This palace was built in the 17th century and named after the second wive of duke Bernhard I.
We went to see the building with our three children. If you go with children ask for the family entrance ticket, which saves you a lot of money and is also valid for other museums in Meiningen (for example, the theater). In the entrance there is an impressive staircase. After walking upstairs you reach the room where souvenirs and tickets are sold. Then you go on a self-guided tour through several rooms on that and on the upper level.
If you want to take pictures of the Exhibitions you have to pay extra once (I think it was about 2 Euros extra).
We walked through the rooms a little swiftly as our children were not too keen on Reading all the description but liked it nevertheless: paintings of aristocrats and rulers from past times with severe facial expressions, barock style furniture, huge tile stoves, music instruments from the past, even a room with instruments where you could hear their sound...
Impressive was also the little church within the building, and which is nowadays used for Concerts.
There was even a little room at the extreme end of the accessible part of the building where the children could play a bit: it had costumes which they could use to disguise themselves, a corner where they could entertain themselves painting, and little stairs they could go up into a small childrens’ room.
At the end we recommend to have a glimpse at the old barock style cafeteria at the very top of the building (just walk up all the stairs). You can also sit down there and have a coffee and cake (Kaffee und Kuchen) if you feel like it.
4. Stadtkirche
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Sealb0y - Tromso, Norway
The top of the church is a brilliant view over the entire city due to its locality. You can also go outside and see a full 360 degrees
5. Dampflokwerk Meiningen
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Fredy S - Frauenfeld
Was bei den Führungen an Wissen der Technik, den Details der täglichen Arbeit vermittelt wird ist "oberste Sahne". Nach der Begrüssung im Konferenzraum wird ein kurzer Video über das Werk gezeigt. Anschliessend geht es in die Werkhallen. Die vielen in Arbeit befindlichen Dampfloks (zwischendurch hat es auch E-Loks und Wagen) können sehr gut erklärt werden, was und wie diese bearbeitet werden. Bei jeder Lok wird erklärt, woher sie kommt, was gemacht werden muss und wi das genaue Vorgehen ist. Die Führer zeigen Geduld, wenn man von den Objekten einige Foto's machen will. Aufpassen muss man nur, dass man dabei nicht in irgend eine Grube fällt - aber darüber warnen die Fachleute immer wieder. Nebst den oftmals zerlegten Loks, werden auch die Radsatzbehandlungen, die Kesselschmiede gezeigt. Was passiert, wenn die Loks wieder zusammengesetzt sind und wie dann die diversen weiteren Schritte bis zur definitiven Inbetriebnahme des Auftraggebers vonstatten gehen wird sehr gut erklärt. Ein blick auf die fertigen und zur Ueberführung bereiten Maschinen im Freigelände zeigt auch den enormen Einsatz der ganzen Belegschaft.
6. Balanyo Yoga und Massage
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Thomas R - Meiningen, Germany
Habe einen Yogakurs besucht und eine sehr liebenswürdige, herzliche und sehr authentische Kurs und Yogaleiterin in einer sehr angenehmen Atmosphäre erfahren und kennen gelernt. Mit Leichtigkeit durfte ich Übungsfolgen erlernen und meinen Körper neu erfahren und auch einen Energiefluss spüren. Habe mich sehr wohl und auch geborgen gefühlt und freue mich schon auf die nächste Begegnung im Balanyo Meiningen!
Zum Besuch im Balanyo genügt eine leichte, sportliche Bekleidung. Matten und auch Decken sind reichlich vorhanden, so dass Barfuss kein Problem ist. (Thomas Reiter)
