National parks in Thuringia
Thuringia has 1 national park: Hainich National Park.
Best time to visit Hainich National Park. Getting to Hainich National Park.
National parks in Thuringia
- Hainich National Park
A UNESCO beech forest in Thuringia recovering without management — Germany’s “primeval” lowland woodland.
Other parks within reach of Thuringia
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hainich National Park | 54 km (33.6 mi) | 1 hr 10 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Harz National Park | 104 km (64.8 mi) | 1 hr 59 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Kellerwald-Edersee National Park | 155 km (96.1 mi) | 2 hr 43 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Saxon Switzerland National Park | 212 km (132 mi) | 3 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bavarian Forest National Park | 269 km (167 mi) | 4 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Müritz National Park | 300 km (186 mi) | 4 hr 52 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park | 319 km (198 mi) | 5 hr 8 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lower Oder Valley National Park | 320 km (199 mi) | 5 hr 10 min | Best as a weekend |
| Black Forest National Park | 337 km (210 mi) | 5 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Eifel National Park | 338 km (210 mi) | 5 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
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Common questions
How many national parks are in Thuringia?
1: Hainich National Park.
What is the closest national park to Thuringia?
Hainich National Park, roughly 54 km (33.6 mi) out and about 1 hr 10 min of driving from the centre of Thuringia.