Ilmenau
Germany · ThuringiaDE
Town in Thuringia, Germany
Ilmenau is a town in Thuringia, central Germany. It is the largest town within the Ilm district with a population of 38,600, while the district capital is Arnstadt. Ilmenau is located approximately 33 km south of Erfurt and 135 km north of Nuremberg within the Ilm valley at the northern edge of the Thuringian Forest at an elevation of 500 metres.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 39,147
- Coordinates
- 50.683, 10.919
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Elevation
- 500 m
Overview of Ilmenau
Ilmenau belongs to Thuringia, Germany and has the feel of a low-key town. It counts about 39,147 residents. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. What stands out most: water sports. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls. Elevation is roughly 500 metres.
Things to do in Ilmenau
Water Sports in Ilmenau
(1)Our data lists Canoeing as water sports options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Ilmenau.
Getting there & around
Ilmenau is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Thuringia and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/Berlin.
Similar destinations
Places near Ilmenau that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ilmenau known for?
- Ilmenau, in Thuringia, Germany, is best known for water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 39,147 residents.
- What can you do in Ilmenau?
- Recorded activities in Ilmenau include Canoeing. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Ilmenau located?
- Ilmenau is located in Thuringia, Germany. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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