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You're likely already making plans to see the historical sites during your holiday in Thurnau. During your stay, why not also explore all there is to see and do such as the restaurants?

Based on our travel expertise, Schloss Thurnau is a top historic castle bookable on our site and it features free WiFi. Margrave's Opera House is a short 17-minute drive away.

Thurnau is home to 4 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Places to visit in the wider area include Sanspareil Rock Garden, Plassenburg Castle and Bayreuth Festival Theater. You'll also find Margrave's Opera House and Rabenstein Castle in the area.

Historic hotels give guests an opportunity to stay in a place recognised with a national historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world come in all forms like palaces, castles, stately homes or even lodges, pubs or skyscrapers — any building that’s been identified as being of special interest. These types of hotels in Thurnau often preserve original elements such as period features or traditional architecture in guestrooms or communal spaces.

The two are similar. "Historic hotel" is a term often used in the US, while you'll often hear "heritage hotel" in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to put more importance on the building and architecture itself. A heritage hotel draws meaning mainly from the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Yes. Every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions, while interiors have safety features and modern conveniences. Guests can expect the amenities from a contemporary hotel such as WiFi, heating and air conditioning, and updated bathroom facilities. In Thurnau, booking a historic hotel doesn't mean you're choosing a place that's rundown.