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Greiz was on of my priority list of towns to see again when I came to Thuringia in June 2005.
Unfortunately, this was not possible. It was just too much to see and do in Thuringia and my wife Elizabeth had to return earlier to canada for personal reasons. Without her help I was falling behind schedule.
However, we both agreed to spend time again in Thuringia and to complete the first issue of our travel guide.
I believe that my information are still actual and I want to thank the tourist office from Greiz for the pictures which they allowed me to use. The pictures I have are not really suitable because I took them some time ago when the weather was really bad.
 The so called "Upper Castle" in Greiz
This castle was seriously damaged during a fire which had spread all over the town in 1802.
As you can see it was reconstructed in a classical style.
Certainly a must to see if you are interested in castles and in history.
Another reason to go there is to visit the tourist information office which is located in the castle, as well as a good coffee shop. Just sit down there with a good cup of coffee and some baked Thuringian specialities and study the information which you have received. Don't study them at home in your country - it is too late to see and do things which you missed. Believe things like this happened. |
 Young people are also interested in the "Upper Castle" |
 Participate in one of the guided tours |
I always loved to join guided tours in Thuringia as well as in Canada. Normally, they are not boring. You hear even a little bit of gossip, but also very many helpful and interesting information. It is always good to understand what you see! I hope that today also tour guides which can explain things in English are on duty - at least in the high season. Why not hire some retired teachers or students if volunteers are not available?
I hope that in the meantime all tourist offices in major cities have somebody on duty who speaks English. In Jamaica I could get information in very good German. |
Greiz was mentioned for the first time in the year 1209 and became a town in 1359.
The town is nestled in the valley of a small creek called the " Weiße Elster" and surrounded by forests. The area is well known under the name "Vogtland" and attracts many hikers.
Greiz has two castles - similar as Kranichfeld. The other one is located in the town center and called the "Untere Schloss" (lower castle).
Visit the "Stadtkirche St. Marien". If you want to learn more about the large organ in it contact the:
Evangelisch-Lutherische Superintendentur Greiz
Burgplatz 1
07973 Greiz
Phone:0 36 61 / 45 67 49 (within Germany)
You may be even allowed to play the organ. |
 "St. Marien" |
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