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Record overnight stays in Thuringia: Holidays in your own country are booming!
The article highlights the current development of tourism in the Harz and Thuringia in August 2025, including overnight stay records and special accommodation options for travelers.
Record overnight stays in Thuringia: Holidays in your own country are booming!
The latest tourism figures speak for themselves: Germany is celebrating a record overnight stay. According to that MDR A current survey by the Federal Statistical Office shows that Germans are increasingly taking vacations in their own country. This is particularly clear in the travel figures for Thuringia, where the number of guests in the first five months of the year rose to the level of 2019, the last normal travel year before the pandemic. Erfurt, Weimar, the Thuringian Forest and the Wartburg Hainich World Heritage region are among the most popular destinations.
But not everything is going rosy: In Saxony-Anhalt, the number of overnight stays has fallen slightly compared to the previous year. Martin Schulze, managing director of the state tourism association, notes that the state is not the main destination for holiday trips. Many travelers splurge on expensive main vacations while skimping on smaller experiences that are still worth visiting. This suggests a change in travel skills that has developed over the last few years.
Special accommodation options in Thuringia
However, Thuringia can score points with a very special offer: unusual accommodations that do not require you to travel far and are ideal for short trips or family holidays. A selection of 15 unique overnight stays will be offered by Just stay presented.
- Schwimmende Hütten am Alperstedter See: Ideal für Naturliebhaber, ab 53 € pro Nacht.
- Rollyboot: Ein mobiles Hausboot für ein unvergessliches Erlebnis, ab 490 € für zwei Nächte.
- Schlaffässer im See-Camping Altenburg-Pahna: Gemütlich und einzigartig, ab 40 €.
- Bauernhof Sickenberg: Genießen Sie ein Bio-Frühstück, ab 60 € für zwei Personen.
- Augustinerkloster Gotha: Beliebt bei Pilgern, ab 65 €.
- Baumhäuser in Lauterbach: Ein echtes Abenteuer, ab 42,50 € pro Person.
- Rittergut Endschütz: Übernachten im Zirkuswagen, Preis auf Anfrage.
- Jurten in Herbsleben: Fernab der Zivilisation, ab 55 €.
- Airstream Hotel in Kahla: Vintage-Feeling, ab 50 € pro Nacht.
- Hobbit-Häuser in Eisfeld: Ein magisches Erlebnis, ab 177 €.
The price range is from €30 to €300 per night, depending on amenities and season. Many of these properties are child-friendly and allow you to bring pets, often for a small fee.
Changing travel behavior
The Tourism Competence Center shows a continuing change in the travel behavior of Germans. With annual studies such as the travel analysis and the ADAC travel monitor, new trends are emerging. These surveys not only document travelers' preferences, but also their behavior while planning their vacation. Tiredness of overcrowded strongholds and the desire for authentic experiences are very popular these days.
More attention is being paid to new formats and sustainable offerings as more and more people seek leisure activities and relaxation in nature. Thuringia, with its breathtaking landscapes and special accommodation offers, certainly has the right instinct to pick up on these trends and offer travelers unforgettable experiences.