Schnett Youth Hostel

Unspoiled natural surroundings, fresh spring water, oxygen-rich air: Schnett Youth Hostel is in a beautiful natural setting packed with sprawling forests of spruce and beech trees, colourful meadows and lush green pastures, not far from Thuringia's best-known hiking route, the Rennsteig Trail. The Hostel sits right at the top of Simmersberg mountain, making this a place with some of the most reliable snow conditions in Thuringia. Come and discover a delightful winter wonderland offering something for all winter sports lovers. There's much to choose from, whether it's your first ever skiing course or steep downhill courses for experts.
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Opening hours
The house is open

7.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m.

The reception is open

7.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m.

Check-in

11.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.

4.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m.

Closing time

Open all year except

18. Mar 2020 - 31. Dec 2020

Prices 2021

B&B from Half board from Full board from
€ 20.90 € 26.40 € 29.40

Prices 2022

B&B from Half board from Full board from
€ 21.60 € 27.10 € 30.10

Locations & directions

The Youth Hostel is located outside of town on Simmersberg mountain (780 m).

Schnett Youth Hostel has 61 beds in rooms with between 2 and 6 beds. Communal showers and WCs are on the different floors.

Room Floor space
Max. number of participants
  • cinema
    cinema
  • parliament
    parliament
  • block
    block
  • U-shaped block
    U-shaped block
  • circle
    circle
 Floor Rent per day
Raum 16 49 sqm - - - - 40 1 upon request
Request meeting room
Conference equipment

blackboard, CD player, DVD player, flip chart, free wifi, microphone system, overhead projector, pin board, presentation case, projector, screen, slide projector, stereo system, TV set, video recorder, whiteboard

Room Floor space Height
Max. number of participants
  • Choir
  • Orchestra
 Floor Daylight Rent per day
Raum 16 49 sqm 3.0 m 40 35 1 yes upon request
Aufenthaltsraum 42 sqm 3.0 m 40 35 GF yes upon request
Vereinszimmer 12 sqm 3.0 m 40 35 GF yes upon request
Request rehearsal room
Rehearsal room equipment

stereo / PA equipment

Staging options

recording studio in the vicinity (30.0 km)

Welcome to Schnett!

Unspoiled natural surroundings, fresh spring water, oxygen-rich air: Schnett Youth Hostel is in a beautiful natural setting packed with sprawling forests of spruce and beech trees, colourful meadows and lush green pastures, not far from Thuringia's best-known hiking route, the Rennsteig Trail. Here you'll find plenty of ways to enjoy your free time.

Sightseeing and excursions

Whether you fancy hiking through the Thuringian Forest to Oberhof on the Rennsteig Trail, or are planning an excursion to the Ottilienbad leisure pool in Suhl or the Museum of Natural History in Schleusingen - the Hostel management team will be happy to assist you in planning your individual stay.