Muhlhausen, Germany

Muhlhausen is a city in the federal state of Thuringia, Germany. It is the capital of the Unstrut-Hainich district, and lies along the river Unstrut. Mühlhausen is one of the oldest towns in Thuringia. It said to have been fortified in 925, and is first documented in 967 as an Ottonian village.

Muhlhausen has 11 major churches, and many impressive spires give it a unique skyline. Half-timber houses with gorgeous carved doors mix with impressive stone churches to form the core of the town. The tallest structure is the Church of the Virgin Mary. Its 87 meter tall spire dominates the town.

Things to See & Do

* 11 churches
* Historic city wall
* National Park Hainich
* City archives
* Half-timber houses

General Information

Cruise Season – March to Dec
Currency – Euro (€) (EUR)
Language – German
Land Area – 86.34 km2
Population – 36,000 approx
Electricity – 2 round pins European style
Time - GMT/UTC plus one hour
International Country Telephone Code – + 49

Port Location – The river port at Minden is located on the river Unstsrut.