Meiningen
Germany · ThuringiaDE
Town in Thuringia, Germany
Meiningen is a town in the southern part of the German state of Thuringia. The town has a population of around 26,000, as of 2024. Meiningen is the capital and the largest town of the Schmalkalden-Meiningen district, and is located in the Franconia region. From 1680 to 1918, Meiningen was the capital of the Duchy of Saxe-Meiningen and from 1918 to 1920 of the Free State of Saxe-Meiningen.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 24,867
- Coordinates
- 50.568, 10.415
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Elevation
- 287 m
Overview of Meiningen
Meiningen sits in Thuringia, Germany and reads as a small town. Some 24,867 inhabitants call it home. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Our data highlights water sports and nature above everything else.
Things to do in Meiningen
Water Sports in Meiningen
(3)Meiningen's water sports entries include Canoeing, Kayaking and Paddle. It is a direct read of Meiningen's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nature in Meiningen
(1)Looking for nature? Meiningen has Caves. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Meiningen.
Best time to visit Meiningen
Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Access Meiningen through a larger town in Thuringia; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Europe/Berlin.
Similar destinations
Places near Meiningen that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Meiningen known for?
- Meiningen is mainly a destination for water sports and nature, set in Thuringia, Germany with around 24,867 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Meiningen?
- You can plan around Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddle and Caves in Meiningen. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Meiningen?
- Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Meiningen located?
- Administratively, Meiningen sits in Thuringia, Germany — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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