With some awesome day trip options available in the surrounding area, having your own car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to explore everything that Eisenach, 18 miles away, has to offer. See the best sights starting with Wartburg Castle, Bach House and Lutherhaus. Meiningen is another terrific option. It’s 19 miles away and offers a variety of fascinating things to do. Sudthuringisches Staatstheater - Das Theater Meiningen, Elisabethenburg Castle and St Marien Church are only the start.