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Zella-Mehlis

Zella-Mehlis combines local craftsmanship, technical museums, family attractions and trails into wooded hills.

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History and character

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Today's town grew from Zella and Mehlis, whose distinct traditions remain visible in the street layout, churches and local stories. Craftsmanship, metalworking and invention played important roles.

Its valley setting in the Thuringian Forest makes it easy to combine museums and family attractions with views from Lerchenberg or a more demanding climb to Ruppberg.

Zella-Mehlis

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Panorama of Zella-Mehlis from Ruppberg.
Panorama of Zella-Mehlis from Ruppberg.Photo: SehLax · CC BY-SA 3.0
View over the Zella district.
View over the Zella district.Photo: Jener13 · CC BY-SA 3.0
The Meeresaquarium in Zella-Mehlis.
The Meeresaquarium in Zella-Mehlis.Photo: Jener13 · CC BY-SA 3.0
The town museum in the former proof house.
The town museum in the former proof house.Photo: Jener13 · CC BY-SA 3.0
The interactive Explorata science centre.
The interactive Explorata science centre.Photo: Giorno2 · CC BY-SA 4.0
View from Ruppberg towards Zella-Mehlis.
View from Ruppberg towards Zella-Mehlis.Photo: Schnubbelinchen · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Zella-Mehlis

Places worth seeing

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Culture and museums

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Stadtmuseum in der Beschussanstalt

The museum in the former proof house presents town history, technology, craftsmanship and inventions.

Address
Anspelstraße 25, 98544 Zella-Mehlis
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Culture and museums

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Technisches Museum Gesenkschmiede

Working historic forging equipment brings traditional craftsmanship to life in an authentic workshop.

Address
Lubenbachstraße 4, 98544 Zella-Mehlis
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For families

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Erlebnispark Meeresaquarium

Large aquariums and marine displays provide a family activity in any weather.

Address
Beethovenstraße 16, 98544 Zella-Mehlis
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For families

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Explorata Mitmachwelt

Interactive stations invite children and adults to explore physical phenomena for themselves.

Address
Forstgasse 29, 98544 Zella-Mehlis
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Nature and views

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Lerchenberg

This green hill in the middle of town offers a short walk and a view that reveals Zella-Mehlis's valley setting.

Address
Lerchenberg, 98544 Zella-Mehlis
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Nature and views

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Ruppberg

The distinctive summit above town rewards a more demanding climb with broad views across the Thuringian Forest.

Address
Ruppberg, 98544 Zella-Mehlis
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