On the Werra River in the southern German state of Thuringia you will find the town of Meiningen, Germany. It was first mentioned in written history in the year 982 although it was not officially chartered until the year 1230. Visitors to the town today will find a delightful village atmosphere that is known for castles, theater, and fairy tales. A budget hotel in Meiningen is a good choice if you would like to spend some time in a small, traditional German village. Look on EasyToBook.com for the best discount Meiningen hotels for your needs.

The castles in the region include the Schloss Elisabethenburg and the Castle Landsberg. Theater lovers will want to visit the Sudthruingisches Staatstheater. The original name was the Meininger and it became world famous when works by artists and writers such as Hans Guido von Bulow, Georg II, Duke of Saxe-Meiningen, and Max Reger were performed there. Today over 300 people work at the theater, which provides the community with a wide range of musical and theatrical productions.