Thuringia is a land with attractive cities and towns, a rich cultural heritage, many recreational activities, solid educational opportunities, good food and hospitable people. No matter what your tastes may be, Thuringia has something for you. Read more, and find out how easy it is to lead the good life in Thuringia.

Homes
Homes and living environments can be a source of creativity and motivation for people. more…

Career and Family
Thuringia is a special place for young families. For kids aged two and older the Free State maintains an outstanding full-coverage network of child care facilities, especially in comparison with other German states.
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Shopping
Shopping is fun in the Free State. You can meet your daily needs at any of the many easily accessible grocery stores. Shopping malls such as Anger 1 and Thuringiapark in Erfurt or the Goethegalerie in Jena have something to suit every taste.
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Great Outdoors
Mountain ranges such as Rhön, Schiefergebirge (Shale Mountains) or Südharz are popular hiking destinations, as is the Thuringian Forest. There are plenty of opportunities from mountain biking, waterparks and paragliding to sailing on the reservoirs.
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Sports and Relaxation
Thuringia is a veritable paradise for people who like to be active in their free time on land, on water or in the air. Hiking, riding, climbing, golf, swimming, rafting, surfing, boating and paragliding are just a few of the many activities available.
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Art and Culture
Nowhere else in Germany are there so many theaters, opera houses, museums and orchestras as in Thuringia. The German National Theater in Weimar, the Meiningen Theater and the Thuringia Philharmonie Gotha-Suhl have reputations that extend far beyond the Free State’s borders.  
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Castles and Palaces
Romanesque village churches, towering cathedrals, bizarre castles, princely palaces, and classicist theaters and buildings dot Thuringia’s landscape. The Free State is renowned of being the land of castles and palaces.
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Hospitality
In Thuringia, people are hospitable, open-minded and tolerant. You'll feel right at home here. more…