Thuringian sporting estate
Rolling Thuringian countryside surrounds this former manor estate, where 45 holes of golf meet equestrian stables and quiet rural expanses.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Wellness Suites with private in-room saunas, beside two on-site Michelin-starred dining rooms.
Remarkable
A 3,000-square-meter spa with a brushwood graduation tower and indoor-outdoor infinity pools.
Remarkable
A 450-hectare estate with 45 golf holes, equestrian stables, and a supervised children's clubhouse.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
No less appealing, though, are the upmarket guestrooms (our tip: the Wellness Suites) and the tasteful spa complete with pool with a view out onto the greenery.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Forest paths and riding trails weave through Blankenhain, offering direct access to the quiet walking routes of the Thuringian countryside.
The rooms
Warm timber accents shape the bedrooms, while dedicated Wellness Suites add private Finnish-style saunas and freestanding soaking tubs.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated indoor pool connects directly to an outdoor infinity basin looking across the Thuringian hills.
The spa
Saltwater trickles over a brushwood graduation tower, alongside salt-brick relaxation rooms and herbal steam baths.
The gym
Technogym cardio and weight stations line floor-to-ceiling windows beneath exposed timber beams.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Two Michelin-starred rooms, Masters and The First, anchor dining alongside clubhouse huts and sunlit terraces.
How it began
The resort revitalises the historic Gut Krakau estate, converting a former agricultural manor farm into an expansive rural sporting retreat.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.