The Hildburghausen Region was the first I visited in 2004 as my son just moved his company from the Munich area to Thuringia. Naturally, I stayed most the time in his place for economic reasons and to get a firsthand introduction to this new state of the Federal Republic of Germany.
My son was an excellent guide and I immediately liked it here. The world-famous Thuringian Forest, partly snow covered, little villages - many of them with beautifully renovated houses and local restaurants with home-cooked meals, convinced me that he made the right choice in moving his company which makes speciality lubricants to this region.

Celts made a similar move as my son to this region about 2500 years ago. Later, Germanic tribes took over which transferred power to Franconians and Saxonians.
If you are interested in more historical details just ask for sources in any tourist information.

Please be warned - many restaurants are not open all day long. I already raised my objections to that. Not enough business should not be a reason to keep a privately-owned business closed. I also recommend that you enjoy a real "continental breakfast" in your hotel or guest house (Gasthaus). Otherwise, you may stay hungry until noon on certain days. Carry a dictionary with you if you do not understand German. Most people in Thuringia had to learn Russian but not English!

Spend an afternoon at "Kloster Veßra". Visit the heritage buildings which have been moved to this place to give you an impression how people in this area lived in the past. Check our web site for more details. Ask any tourism office for concerts. If you love classical music you may have found the right place.

Visit the Bertholdsburg in Schleusingen and browse through the museum. It is really a surprise what kind of treasures you will find there. Our web site gives you a rough overview.
"Veste Heldburg", local museums, and a trout farm are other great places for sightseeing. Check for events such as that one which we experienced on Father's Day!