Magical hours at the Finsterberg Festival: nature and magic combined!

Magical hours at the Finsterberg Festival: nature and magic combined!

On Sunday, June 17, 2025, the annual Finsterberg Festival took place, and the weather couldn't have been better! Despite the predicted storm front, the sky above the Finsterberg, which is the highest point in the area at 944 meters, remained bright. The event attracted many hikers, nature lovers and families from all over the region and provided entertaining hours on the summit.

organized by the Schmiedefeld Tourist Association on Rennsteig, the festival attracted hundreds of guests and locals to the Finsterberg plateau in the picturesque district of Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig. Guests who had come from Schmiedefeld, Stützerbach, Vesser and Suhl were able to look forward to an extensive supporting program that ranged from folk music to Thuringian delicacies. The homemade cakes and cakes, which were served by the committed members of the tourism association, were particularly popular, which formed the culinary highlight of the festival.

Colorful Strauß of activities

Special highlight at the height of the festival was the appearance of the magician Georg von Georgsberg, who enchanted not only the children, but also the adults with his tricks and illusions. Visitors were able to enjoy fresh air and the breathtaking view from the redesigned lookout tower, which was only opened in 2019. For many it was a welcome change from everyday life, and the joy of being together was noticeable.

As in many other places in Thuringia, Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig also has an event with the Finsterbergfest that combines tradition and sense of community. It is an excellent example of how local festivals not only attract tourists, but also strengthen the home feeling of the locals. The festival is also a nice opportunity to discover and enjoy the culinary treasures of the region.

A look at Thuringian folk festival

The Finsterberg Festival is part of a long tradition of folk festivals in Thuringia, including the famous Weimar onion market. The oldest market in the state, which takes place every year in October, attracts numerous visitors, like the Finsterbergfest, and is an integral part of regional identity. The Thuringians stand not only for their traditions, but also for their warm hospitality, which can be felt at everyone.

Overall, the Finsterberg Festival was a complete success, which not only delighted the participants with varied activities and culinary delights, but also with an atmosphere that invited to linger and enjoy. The hiking routes that lead to the summit are also a real highlight not only for the locals, but also for tourists, which presents the beauty of nature around Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig. The event was rounded off by another great weather that made the mood on the Finsterberg perfect.

More information about the Finsterbergfest can be found on the website of the Volksfestes in Germany or at Insuedthueringen.de .