The Rennsteig region and the entire Thuringian forest have always been regarded as a home for top athletes. The reputation of world-class athletes from biathlon, bobsleigh, luge, skeleton, cross-country skiing and Nordic combined is inextricably linked to the Thuringian Forest. Numerous European champions, world champions, Olympic champions and countless medal winners have their home at the very popular holiday region. Seven Olympic medals at the Winter Games in South Korea's PyeongChang show, that our Thuringian athletes are outstanding ambassadors all over the world.
The „Regionalverbund Thüringer Wald” uses this very positive image and the high range of the medal winners with the campaign "Team Thüringer Wald". It’s a great promotion for the whole destination "Thuringian Forest" and the tourism offers. We are proud of our top athletes, their performance and their solidarity to their homeland.

Beautiful nature, healing air, peace-bringing serenity in the various Thuringian Forest regions: Hiking, biking, historical places and culture, lakes and reservoirs thrill singles, families and the young-at-heart in the Thuringian nature parks.
The low mountain range, rough ambience, international competition flair or untouched landscapes: Every region in the Thuringian Forest has its characteristic peculiarities. All this and new pages are waiting to be discovered by you!