Discover Ronneburg

Discover Ronneburg through its striking contrasts: the 225-metre-long “Dragon’s Tail” adventure bridge is a modern timber structure, while the headframe, town wall and church tower tell the story of mining and architectural history. The New Landscape Ronneburg adds an area of around 800 hectares in the former mining district. These themes offer different ways to shape your stay—from technical history and historic architecture to the landscape of a former mining district.

The Dragon’s Tail: a long wooden bridge

The “Dragon’s Tail” adventure bridge is located on the site of the 2007 Federal Horticultural Show. At 225 metres, it is one of the longest and most innovative wooden bridges in Germany. Following renovation, it reopened on 29 May 2026. If you are interested in timber construction and unusual bridges, this is a distinctive highlight of Ronneburg. Its name, length and designation as an adventure bridge make it a topic in its own right, alongside the city’s historic landmarks.

Mining history and Wismut

The headframe of Material Shaft 407 is a technical monument and the only surviving testament to mining activity in the Ronneburg region. Its regional significance makes the headframe a striking point of interest if you want to explore the industrial past. The Ronneburg Mining Association (Bergbauverein Ronneburg e.V.) offers visitors guided tours of the headframe; arrange a date directly with the association before your visit.

The Wismut*Objekt 90 exhibition offers another perspective on mining history. It covers Wismut’s development, from its early years as a uranium ore producer through its growth into a modern mining company and on to the rehabilitation of the mining legacy. The exhibition thus traces a path from the beginnings of uranium ore mining to the response to its consequences. This subject complements the headframe with a look at the company’s development and the subsequent rehabilitation work.

Town wall, church tower and museum

A section of the historic town wall survives in the area around the rectory, the former superintendent’s residence, and is a listed monument. Its base is built of rubble stone masonry, while the upper section is half-timbered. At the same time, the course of the town wall is now visible only in a few places. The surviving section and the stretches where its line can still be seen offer different clues to the historic fortifications in the townscape.

The Late Gothic church tower is about 30 metres high, square in shape and crowned with an eight-sided top. As a landmark of Ronneburg, it adds another architectural feature. The Town and School Museum is housed in the tower building of Ronneburg Castle and is run by the Ronneburg local history association. If you are planning a visit, check the current visitor arrangements in advance.

Culture in the wider destination of Greiz

The wider destination of Greiz offers a distinct cultural and historical focus. Since 2010, the Upper Castle in Greiz has housed the permanent exhibition “From the Land of the Vogts to the Principality of Reuss, Senior Line.” It explores the history of the Vogts, lords, Imperial Counts and Imperial Princes of Reuss, as well as the associated culture of small-state residences. The museum also offers a multimedia historical experience featuring a computer-animated account of the building’s history and an interactive journey through time.

The Lower Castle in Greiz houses a museum and a textile demonstration workshop. Established in 1998, the workshop presents the production and history of Greiz’s textile industry; children and adults can take part in the manual production process. The Summer Palace in Greiz also makes its own architectural statement: built as a summer residence for the Princes of Reuss, Senior Line, it is among the earliest Neoclassical buildings in Central Germany. These attractions in Greiz broaden the region’s appeal with the history of princely residences and textile craftsmanship, while Ronneburg focuses on its mining heritage and urban landmarks.

Choose the right focus for your stay

This choice gives your search a clear direction without setting a fixed itinerary. Once you know which places and themes interest you, you can choose accommodation to suit the focus of your stay.

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