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A bar with a brick counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles.

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1. AKZENT Hotel Zur Post

Tabarz

Steen

CA $195

CA $220 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A modern reception area with a staircase, a reception desk, and two small tables with magazines.

A multi-story hotel with a red-tiled roof, a garden with a paved path, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, glass shelves displaying wine bottles and glasses, and a view of the outdoor garden through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

2. Aktivhotel Inselsberg

Tabarz

Walter

CA $184

CA $208 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A building with a yellow facade, a red roof, and a staircase leading to a covered entrance.

A park with a large tree, a bench, and a building in the background.

A traditional European village with houses, a gazebo, and a group of people sitting outdoors.

A spacious lobby with a red carpet, multiple seating areas, a staircase, and a second-floor balcony.

3. Hotel Thalfried

Ruhla

Sara

CA $120

CA $128 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

4. Waldhotel & Restaurant Hohe Sonne

Eisenach

Eric

CA $117

CA $129 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A buffet setup with various food items and a coffee station, including bread, pastries, and beverages.

A double bed with white and orange bedding, two bedside lamps, and a floral artwork on the wall.

A courtyard with a building featuring a tiled roof and arches.

A modern building with a traditional yellow facade and a contemporary grey structure.

5. Hotel Bamberger Hof

Wutha-Farnroda

Marco

CA $106

CA $113 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An ancient stone structure with arched windows and a view of rolling hills in the background.

A modern living room with a sofa, a green armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a dining table.

A modern hotel room with a wooden dining table, two chairs, a bed with a headboard, a bedside lamp, and a large mirror.

A large stone building with multiple windows and a garden with a fountain.

6. Hotel Herzog Georg

Bad Liebenstein

Jesper

CA $138

CA $147 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, skylights, and wall-mounted lights.

A modern lobby with red seating, wooden tables, and potted plants.

A modern restaurant with a central wooden counter, multiple seating areas, and a clean, tiled ceiling.

A building with a red-tiled roof and a glass conservatory.

7. AKZENT Hotel Am Burgholz

Tabarz

Tina

CA $229

CA $256 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A classical building with a central dome and a symmetrical facade, surrounded by a well-manicured garden.

A reception desk with a red safe, a desk lamp, a vase of flowers, and a wall-mounted globe.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a window with a view of greenery.

A living room with a fireplace, a bookshelf, a piano, and a television.

8. Kulturhotel Kaiserhof

Bad Liebenstein

KONNY

CA $160

CA $171 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A large, multi-story building with a prominent tower, surrounded by lush greenery and a hill in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a window with curtains, a radiator, a framed picture on the wall, and a lamp on the bedside table.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, ornate columns, and a central seating area with tables and chairs.

A dining area with wooden walls, arched windows, and a chandelier. Tables are set with white tablecloths and chairs.

9. Hotel Haus Hainstein

Eisenach

Peter

CA $99

CA $115 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A large, multi-story building with a prominent sign reading "FRIEDRICHRODA".

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, covered by umbrellas with 'Thuringer WaldQuell' branding, and surrounded by greenery.

A double bed with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a folded towel on the bed.

A breakfast setting with plates of food, a fruit tray, and a basket of bread.

10. Waldhotel Friedrichroda

Friedrichroda

Andrea

CA $140

CA $161 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

A large building with multiple floors, surrounded by a snowy landscape and trees.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, two pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and a wall mural of a forest scene.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows offering a view of the outdoors, and a cactus plant in the foreground.

11. AHORN Berghotel Friedrichroda

Friedrichroda

Dirk

CA $160

CA $182 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.

12. Hotel Waldhaus Waltershausen

Waltershausen

CA $108

CA $116 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A building with a stone staircase leading to a door, a large barrel, and a sign with text.

A hallway with brick walls, a red carpet, and a fireplace.

A stone staircase leading up to a building with a red roof, surrounded by greenery and trees.

A restaurant with a bar area, wooden chairs, and a chandelier.

13. Land- und Golfhotel Alte Fliegerschule

Eisenach

Heiko

CA $134

CA $149 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A multi-pane window with a view of a residential area, including houses with red roofs and a forested hill in the background.

A buffet table with various food items and a vase of sunflowers.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A conference room with tables set for meetings, equipped with water bottles and glasses, and large windows offering a view of a forested landscape.

14. Berghotel Tambach Seminar Center

Tambach-Dietharz

"The hotel stay was pleasant. Very clean, convenient free parking right at the hotel, breakfast was plenty. Optional dinner on most days. You can start your hikes right at the hotel. I liked the guest kitchen with microwave, coffeemaker and filled refrigerator. The hotel takes the risk counting on honest guests. I really felt good about it. I like to give a shoutout for Renate who was very helpful and professional and friendly all through my stay. Only downturn for me was that I booked the...

Katja

CA $150

CA $160 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

15. Berghotel Eisenach

Eisenach

CA $174

CA $193 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A sign for the Penta Hotel in Eisenach, Germany, indicating it is a party hotel.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a stainless steel sink, a built-in oven, and pendant lighting.

A bakery counter with various baked goods and a chalkboard wall with inspirational quotes.

A modern living room with a pool table, leather sofas, and artwork on the walls.

16. Pentahotel Eisenach

Eisenach

Jannik

CA $99

CA $173 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A historic hotel with a central courtyard, traditional architecture, and a clock tower in the background.

A hotel lobby with a red carpet, wooden reception desk, black leather chairs, and a chandelier.

A dining area with a red carpet, multiple tables set with white teacups, saucers, and glasses, and a variety of desserts and fruits.

A luxurious hotel lobby with a plush sofa, elegant chandeliers, and classic decor.

17. Hotel Kaiserhof

Eisenach

Rodger

CA $152

CA $169 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A wooden building with a sloped roof, surrounded by trees and a mountain backdrop.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a large umbrella, and a wooden railing.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of greenery through the window, and a deer head artwork on the wall.

18. Waldhotel Ehrental

Schmalkalden

Gabriela

CA $168

CA $180 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern living room with a sofa, two wooden side tables, and a large window.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a lamp.

A historic hotel with a prominent clock tower, surrounded by traditional European architecture and lush greenery.

A restaurant with a long table set for dining, tropical-themed murals on the walls, and a view of a beach.

19. Hotel Glockenhof Eisenach

Eisenach

ernesto R

CA $123

CA $138 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A traditional European hotel with multiple floors, outdoor seating, and a well-lit facade.

A pool area with a clear sky, a large tree, and a building with a red roof.

A modern cafe with a wooden counter, shelves with glassware, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a sign reading "Herzlich Willkommen," and a modern interior design with pendant lighting.

20. Hotel-Gasthof Thüringer Hof

Floh

Carl-Gustaf

CA $218

CA $234 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

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Top Winterstein Hotel Reviews

Hotel Haus Hainstein

8/10 Good

"Schön gelegenes, altes charmantes Haus mit sehr freundlichen Mitarbeitern, das an einigen Ecken etwas in die Jahre gekommen ist."

Hotel Glockenhof Eisenach

8/10 Good

"Good location to Bach, Luther and Reuter. But for Wartburg and the Student Memorial, transportations are needed."

Hotel Kaiserhof

10/10 Excellent

"This is the best accommodation on this ongoing trip! Beautiful lobby and friendly staff! Excellent breakfast bar and facilities! A four star lodging and convenient to rail station."

B&B Hotel Eisenach

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay and enjoyed the city! The room had everything we needed and was comfortable and clean."

Vienna House by Wyndham Thüringer Hof Eisenach

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was very clean. Staff was very friendly and bilingual. Room was very large and had a massive window over looking the city. No AC in the hotel but the large windows open and the cool night air was enough to cool off the bedroom at night. Would definitely stay again. The town was magnificent."

Hotel Der Lindenhof

8/10 Good

"Restaurant was not open, advertised as 4 star with this but was too late to find another "

Best Western Hotel Erfurt-Apfelstaedt

10/10 Excellent

"Room is very clean, Staff is really kind and helpful. "

Kulturhotel Kaiserhof

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was amazing "

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Winterstein?

The best area to stay in Winterstein is within the village itself or in one of the nearby, slightly larger towns like Tabarz or Friedrichroda, which offer more amenities.Winterstein village is a quiet, picturesque place located in the Thuringian Forest, known for its historic Winterstein Castle ruins. The village centre is small, with a few guesthouses and local eateries. It's an excellent base for those who want direct access to walking and cycling trails, offering a peaceful retreat.For those seeking a bit more choice in dining, shops, and perhaps spa facilities, Tabarz is an ideal option. It's a recognised health resort town just a short drive from Winterstein, offering a wider selection of hotels, restaurants, and a public park with walking paths. Couples looking for a relaxing break with access to wellness facilities would find Tabarz particularly appealing.Friedrichroda, another spa town nearby, also provides a good alternative. It has a charming town centre with more hotels and restaurants than Winterstein, plus a popular spa park.

When is the best time to go to Winterstein?

The best time to visit Winterstein is during the late spring to early autumn months, specifically from May to September.This period offers the most pleasant weather for exploring the Thuringian Forest and enjoying outdoor activities. Temperatures are generally mild, ranging from 15°C to 25°C, making it comfortable for hiking, cycling, and visiting local attractions. The days are longer, providing ample daylight for sightseeing.For those interested in hiking and nature, June to August is ideal. The forest is in full bloom, and the trails are well-maintained and easily accessible. You'll find plenty of opportunities to explore the Rennsteig trail, which passes near Winterstein, or discover the local walking paths around the castle ruins.If you prefer to avoid the peak summer crowds and enjoy slightly cooler temperatures, May or September are excellent choices. The landscape is still beautiful, and you can experience the region's natural beauty with a more tranquil atmosphere.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Winterstein.

How much is the nightly rate at a Winterstein hotel?

Prices for hotels in Winterstein often vary, but you can find a great deal from CA $113 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Winterstein hotels

1. AKZENT Hotel Zur Post

2. Aktivhotel Inselsberg

3. Hotel Thalfried

4. Waldhotel & Restaurant Hohe Sonne

5. Hotel Bamberger Hof

6. Hotel Herzog Georg

7. AKZENT Hotel Am Burgholz

8. Kulturhotel Kaiserhof

9. Hotel Haus Hainstein

10. Waldhotel Friedrichroda

11. AHORN Berghotel Friedrichroda

12. Hotel Waldhaus Waltershausen

13. Land- und Golfhotel Alte Fliegerschule

14. Berghotel Tambach Seminar Center

15. Berghotel Eisenach

16. Pentahotel Eisenach

17. Hotel Kaiserhof

18. Waldhotel Ehrental

19. Hotel Glockenhof Eisenach

20. Hotel-Gasthof Thüringer Hof

Top Winterstein Hotel Reviews

Hotel Haus Hainstein

Hotel Glockenhof Eisenach

Hotel Kaiserhof

B&B Hotel Eisenach

Vienna House by Wyndham Thüringer Hof Eisenach

Hotel Der Lindenhof

Best Western Hotel Erfurt-Apfelstaedt

Kulturhotel Kaiserhof

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