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Things to see in Saalfeld/Saale (Germany): 48 places and when to go
Saalfeld/Saale is a town in Germany, and this site lists 48 places in and around it, mainly History (14), Nature (12), Hiking (12). The best known are Saalfeld Fairy Grottoes, Heidecksburg and Kulm. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 50.6398, 11.3493
- Places
- 48 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (14) · Nature (12) · Hiking (12) · Mountains (8) · Museums and art (5) · Temples (3)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 210 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Rauhhügel, at 802 m.
What to see in Saalfeld/Saale
The places in and around Saalfeld/Saale, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Saalfeld Fairy GrottoesMine in Germany756 m
- HeidecksburgCastle9.3 km
- KulmMountain in Germany5.0 km
- RauhhügelNature · Mountains14 km
- Spitzer BergMountain in Germany15 km
- Burg LauensteinCultural heritage monument D-4-76-152-32 (0) in Ludwigsstadt, Bavaria14 km
- RanisTower15 km
- Friedrich Fröbel MuseumMuseum in Bad Blankenburg7.9 km
- AßbergMountain in the Thuringian Highlands13 km
- Burgruine Hoher SchwarmCastle ruin in Thuringia, Germany1.5 km
- QuittelsbergMountain in Germany11 km
- Ratzen-BergMountain in Germany14 km
- Friedensburg CastleHospital in Germany11 km
- Schloss SchwarzburgChâteau in Germany11 km
- Stadtkirche St. Andreas RudolstadtChurch building in Rudolstadt, Germany9.2 km
- Tal-BergMountain in Germany8.3 km
- Thüringer WarteCultural heritage monument D-4-76-152-54 (0) in Ludwigsstadt, Bavaria13 km
- ZipptannskuppeNature · Mountains4.0 km
- Corpus Christi Church SaalfeldChurch building in Saalfeld, Germany749 m
- Historisches GlasapparatemuseumMuseum in Germany17 km
- HoffnungskircheChurch building in Oberweißbach, Thuringia, Germany16 km
- Schloss BrandensteinCastle15 km
- Schloss WespensteinChâteau13 km
- Schloss Ludwigsburg (Rudolstadt)Building in Germany9.2 km
And the other 24, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Ilmwand, Uhlstädter Heide
- History: Haus des Volkes
- With kids: Freibad Alexandrabad, Freibad Gräfenthal, Kinderbauernhof
- Hiking: Friedrich-Fröbel-Wanderweg, Gipfelweg, Grünes Rechteck bei Keilhau, Hangweg, Olitätenrundwanderweg, Olitätenwanderweg Mittelachse, Oranger Punkt Bad Blankenburg-Hainberg-Oberwirbach, Rundwanderweg 2 (Gelber Balken), Rundwanderweg Rudolstadt-Kulm-Oberpreilipp, Schustersteig, Via Porta, Walderlebnispfad
- Food and drink: Gölitzwänder Destillate & Liköre, Rolschter Brauhaus, Brauerei Watzdorf
- Diving: Hohenwarte-Stausee - Eichenwäldchen (Wrack), Hohenwarte-Stausee - Lothrabucht Fußgängerbrücke
- Hot springs: Vitalion
When to go to Saalfeld/Saale
The best time to visit Saalfeld/Saale is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:13
- FebPossible9:46
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:33
- MayBest time15:16
- JunBest time16:13
- JulBest time15:50
- AugBest time14:19
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:25
- NovPossible8:40
- DecBest time7:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46. In June, 48 of the 48 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Saalfeld/Saale
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 210 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Sonneberg23 places30 km
- Dittersdorf27 places33 km
- Jena92 places36 km
- Bad Steben36 places37 km
- Auengrund29 places41 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Saalfeld/Saale?
The best known: Saalfeld Fairy Grottoes, Heidecksburg, Kulm, Rauhhügel, Spitzer Berg. In all, 48 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Saalfeld/Saale?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46.
How do you get to Saalfeld/Saale?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 210 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Saalfeld/Saale as the destination and these 48 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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