Mühlhausen

Mühlhausen sits in Unstrut-Hainich district and spreads across an area with preserved medieval buildings, fortifications, and Gothic churches near the Unstrut river. The center shows streets and structures that mirror the layout of the earlier period.

The settlement received Free Imperial City status in 1256 and joined the Hanseatic League in 1420, which encouraged trade with other regions. In 1525 it became the center of the peasant revolts under Thomas Müntzer.

The church of St. Blasius houses an instrument built with features Bach outlined in his proposals. Visitors can see the stops and layout that match the period's understanding of sound and design.

The old center can be explored on foot, and the main churches and buildings lie close together. Federal roads connect the town with Erfurt, Göttingen, and the surrounding villages.

The Peasants' War Museum sits in one of the buildings in the historic core and displays documents and objects from the revolt period in 1525. The exhibition describes the events and the role of local figures without dramatic staging.

Location: Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis

Elevation above the sea: 216 m

Shares border with: Göttingen, Nottertal-Heilinger Höhen, Körner

Website: https://muehlhausen.de

GPS coordinates: 51.21667,10.45000

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:05