Lauscha

Lauscha's railway station is a terminal facility located in this glass-making town in Thuringia. The building displays regional architectural features and functions as a protected landmark that remains central to the town's infrastructure.

The station opened in 1886, bringing modern rail transport to the glass-making region. It was built during a period of industrial growth when the railway became essential to the area's economic development.

The station building displays features of Heimatstil, the regional architectural language visible in its design details. The way it was built reflects the ideas of its era about appropriate architecture for a small industrial town.

The building is designed with good accessibility for visitors with reduced mobility. The location sits surrounded by forests and offers opportunities to explore the surrounding area or pass through the town itself.

The track layout follows a zigzag pattern to manage the steep slopes of the Thuringian Forest. This engineering feature allows trains to operate safely in the hilly terrain where a straight route would not be feasible.

Location: Lauscha

Official opening: 1886

Architectural style: Heimatstil

Elevation above the sea: 611 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: ThE

Website: https://bahnhof.de/lauscha-thuer

GPS coordinates: 50.47302,11.16028

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:04