A nice old-fashioned, cosy country inn - full of old stories and tradition. A GREAT atmosphere and…read morea good regional cuisine. The Klausenhof is situated below the "famous" Hanstein Castle which is 800 years old this year. The inn is owned by Manuela and Klaus Röhrig who have worked very, very hard. My parents live in Neu-Eichenberg. This is where I was brought up, too. Before the fall of the Berlin wall in 1989 I could always see the Hanstein Castle. In the early nineties I got to know the Klausenhof. I used to eat grandmother's soup there very often which was barley soup. Ground pork meat (Gehaktes) - fresh with onions on fresh crusty bread is delicious there, too. I like drinking elderflower juice when I go there or elderflower wine or their own brewed beer. In 2007 the Klausenhof has won an award for the best regional cuisine and traditional cuisine in Thuringia, quite an achievement. I take visitors here who come from all parts of Germany, England and Wales. You can stay there overnight. Sitting outside in the spring and summer is also an experience!

I visited on a Tuesday with our children and had mixed feelings about the experience. While walking…read morethrough the grounds, we noticed several unusual historical-style displays in the garden area, including a pillory, which sparked curiosity and questions from our kids. Our children were excited to see the inside of the castle, so we purchased tickets (€10). Unfortunately, after entering, we were informed that access to the castle interior was only available as part of a guided tour at 3:00 PM. This was disappointing, as we did not see any clear information about restricted access or tour times at the ticket booth before purchasing tickets. As a result, we were unable to see the castle interior during our visit, and the restaurant was also closed until 6:00 PM, which limited the overall experience for us. We would recommend clearer communication regarding tour schedules, access limitations, and opening times so visitors can better plan their visit and know what to expect in advance. The exhibits and décor also appeared more decorative than historically authentic, which may be worth clarifying for visitors interested in historical accuracy.