Friedrichroda

Friedrichroda is a spa town in the Gotha district that spreads across elevations between 410 and 730 meters. The area contains many hiking trails running through forests and meadows across Thuringia for visitors to explore.

The Benedictine monastery of Reinhardsbrunn was founded in 1085 nearby and later became a princely hunting lodge. This transformation shows how the area gained importance for rulers from medieval times through the modern period.

The name Friedrichroda reflects the princely heritage and spa culture that shaped the town from the 1800s onward. Today visitors can see the grand health resorts and gardens that show how people came here seeking wellness and rest.

Visitors with a spa card receive free access to local transportation between Friedrichroda and nearby Finsterbergen. This makes it easy to explore the surrounding area without a car and reach different locations comfortably.

A natural healing spring flows from 58 meters underground at Reinhardsbrunn and has supplied the spa facilities for generations. This underground water with its special properties is at the heart of what the town offers visitors.

Location: Gotha

Elevation above the sea: 428 m

Shares border with: Floh-Seligenthal, Georgenthal, Leinatal, Waltershausen, Bad Tabarz

Website: https://friedrichroda.info

GPS coordinates: 50.85754,10.56507

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:25