Mini-a-thür, Miniature park in Ruhla, Germany
Mini-a-thür is a miniature park in Ruhla that displays detailed replicas of Thuringian buildings and monuments across 18,000 square meters at a 1:25 scale. The entire grounds feature hundreds of models ranging from churches and castles to residential houses and local landmarks.
The park opened in 1999 and has since maintained a collection of intricately crafted architectural models representing Thuringia's heritage. The models are based on actual buildings and historical sites from various periods across the region's past.
The miniature scenes depict daily life in Thuringia and showcase regional landmarks that shaped the people living here. You can observe how communities organized their spaces and which places mattered most to them.
The park is accessible via marked hiking trails, including connections to the nearby Rennsteig hiking route. Remote-controlled boats are available on the park pond and offer an interactive way to explore the grounds.
The park closes during winter months for maintenance and restoration of its detailed miniature models. This planned break allows the team to keep every detail in perfect condition.
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