The golf resort, which attracts the professional soccer players and their delegations, is a prime example of the high quality that Thuringia has to offer as a hotel and sports location. The hotel complex, built and run by Thuringian entrepreneur Matthias Grafe, has everything you need for the perfect combination of (competitive) sports and a feel-good atmosphere. This includes a world-class sports field, a gym, a spa area and three golf courses. An alternative sports field and a media center are also being built in the town with support from Thuringia and LEG – investments that will boost Blankenhain’s attractiveness for tourists and its urban development. As the European championship shows, Thuringia is a location that has a lot to offer, and the state is pulling out all the stops to make Thuringia even more attractive for entrepreneurs and tourists. (hw)