Saalfeld - Saalfeld

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Saalfeld / Saale
federal stateThuringia
Residents
29.457 (2019)
height
235 m
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location
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Saalfeld

Saalfeld lies between the Thuringian Slate Mountains and the Thuringian Forest and has about 25,000 inhabitants.

background

Saalfeld became an imperial domain at an early stage, but arrived under Philipp von Schwaben Thuringia. As a result, Saalfeld often changed hands until the town and area became an independent duchy in 1681 under Johann Ernst, the youngest son of Duke Ernst the Pious. Saalfeld was also the minting town of the Upper Saxon district. Here, on October 10, 1806, a battle between the French and Prussians took place, in which Prince Louis Ferdinand of Prussia met his death.

The most colorful cavern in the world: Saalfeld fairy grottoes

getting there

Distances
Erfurt63 km
Gera65 km
Suhl73 km
Coburg77 km

By train

The 1 Saalfeld train station is the stop of regional trains at the Saalbahn Halle - Nürnberg. Since the Erfurt-Nuremberg high-speed line went into operation, only a few long-distance trains have stopped in Saalfeld. The closest long-distance traffic stops are Leipzig, Nuremberg and Erfurt. Further rail connections exist from Leipzig, Nuremberg, Gera, Erfurt, Bad Lobenstein and Katzhütte im Schwarzatal. Students of the FSU Jena can use the semester ticket (their student ID) to travel free of charge on local trains to Saalfeld.

By bus

Flixbus drives to Saalfeld once a day from Berlin via Jena. The 2 Long-distance bus stop in Saalfeld is at the bus station on the station forecourt.

In the street

The next motorway junction is at the A9 and is located more than 40 km away in Symbol: AS 26 Triptis. The travel time over the B281 has been since the opening of the bypass of Neustadt (Orla) somewhat shortened.

mobility

Map of Saalfeld

Tourist Attractions

Saalfeld has

  • The beautiful gothic evang. 1 Stadtkirche JohanneskircheStadtkirche Johanneskirche in the encyclopedia WikipediaStadtkirche Johanneskirche in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsStadtkirche Johanneskirche (Q1698856) in the Wikidata database, built from 1380 to 1425, a hall church that is one of the largest and most important sacred buildings in Thuringia. The magnificent ceiling vault paintings show a "heavenly meadow" with over 80 medicinal plants.
  • A 2 lockCastle in the encyclopedia WikipediaLock in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsLock (Q2243267) in the Wikidata database with tower (built in 1679 on the site of an old abbey that was destroyed in the Peasants' War),
  • The 3 Kitzerstein hunting lodgeJagdschlösschen Kitzerstein in the encyclopedia WikipediaJagdschlösschen Kitzerstein in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsJagdschlösschen Kitzerstein (Q18630573) in the Wikidata database (which is said to have been built by King Heinrich I, but the main building dates from the beginning of the 16th century),
  • An ancient one 4 town hallTown hall in the encyclopedia WikipediaCity hall in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsCity Hall (Q63406581) in the Wikidata database which was completed in 1537, with the 5 Official prisonOfficial prison in the Wikipedia encyclopediaOfficial prison in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsOfficial prison (Q15733718) in the Wikidata database in the yard,
  • The 6 city ​​Museum in the former Franciscan monastery with a permanent exhibition on the history of the city and its inhabitants, for example on the basis of an old farmhouse parlor and Thuringian traditional costumes.
  • On the south-eastern edge of the old town is the towering, imposing ruin of the 7 Sorbian castleSorbenburg in the encyclopedia WikipediaSorbenburg in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsSorbenburg (Q1623931) in the Wikidata database (also "the high swarm" called) with two round towers, which were probably built under Charlemagne to protect against the Sorbs, but already in 1290 at the instigation of Rudolf von Habsburg by the Erfurt was destroyed. Saalfeld owes its existence to the castle.
  • 8  Show mine in the Saalfeld fairy grottoes, Feengrottenweg 2. Tel.: 49(0)3671 5504-0, Fax: 49(0)3671 5504-40, Email: . 1 km southwest of the city are the Fairy grottoes with the colorful stalactite caves that arose from the alum slate factory, which was shut down in 1846. After the mine was almost forgotten, the stalactite world that had emerged over almost 300 years was rediscovered at the beginning of the 20th century. The show mine was opened as early as 1914. Since then, around 20 million people have visited this tourist highlight in Thuringia.Open: March 21st to November 2nd daily 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., November to March (except January) daily 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., January only on weekends on Sat and Sun 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Price: Show mine: 8.80 € (children 3-16 years: 5.50 €; schoolchildren, students, severely disabled people: 7.70 €); Grottoneum (interactive museum) or fairy world: € 6.60; Combined ticket: € 13.80 (children 3-16 years: € 8.80; schoolchildren, students, disabled people: € 11.50).Last change: Dec. 2016 (information may be out of date)

The tourist information office offers "Culinary City Tours": A maid takes you to historic inns on the "Feasts and Stories" tour, and you can learn a lot about the craft of former master brewers on the "Beer Cellar Tour".

Anyone who strolls attentively through the city and perhaps looks at the ground will discover stumbling blocks here and there that are set in the sidewalk in front of the last house of a citizen who did not like the Nazi regime to remind them of the fate of these persecuted people. More at Wikipedia.

activities

The 230 km long route begins at the fairy grottoes Feengrotten-Kyffhäuser-Weg. The long-distance hiking trail follows this Saale valley until shortly before Naumburg and then leads along the Unstrut to the Kyffhäuser Monument.

Regular events

  • On a Saturday in mid-August it will Detscherfest celebrated. The sweet potato pastries are baked on numerous ovens.

shop

  • 1  REWE, Rathenaustraße 5-7, 07318 Saalfeld / Saale. Tel.: 49 (0)3671 672180. Open: Mon - Fri 7 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sat 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

kitchen

  • 1  Ratskeller Saalfeld, Markt 1, 07318 Saalfeld / Saale. Tel.: 49 (0)3671 2988, Email: . Open: Mon - Thu 5 p.m. - 11 p.m., Fri - Sat 11.30 a.m. - midnight, Sun 11.30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
  • 2  Alte Post restaurant, Blankenburger Str. 9, 07318 Saalfeld / Saale. Tel.: 49 (0)3671 516661, Fax: 49 (0)3671 5286880, Email: . Traditional Thuringian dishes and Croatian cuisine.Open: daily 10 a.m. - 1 a.m.
  • 3  Schlutius, Grüne Mitte 6, 07318 Saalfeld / Saale. Tel.: 49 (0)3671 4553330, Email: . Restaurant with bar, café and roof terrace with a view over Saalfeld.Open: daily 11.30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
  • 4  K * star, Brudergasse 10, 07318 Saalfeld / Saale. Tel.: 49 (0)3671 457668, Fax: 49 (0)3671 6298487, Email: . Mediterranean restaurant.Open: Tue - Thu 4:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m., Fri, Sat 4:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m., Sun 3:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m., Mondays are closed.
  • 5  Golden goose, Markt 25, 07318 Saalfeld. Tel.: 49(0)3671 599103. Fine cuisine with regional classics and international specialties.Last change: Dec. 2016 (information may be out of date)
  • 6  Pizzeria Peperoncino, Darrtorstrasse 13, 07318 Saalfeld / Saale. Tel.: 49 (0)3671 629956, Fax: 49 (0)3671 6270577, Email: . Open: Thu - Tue 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Wed is closed.
  • 7  Athens restaurant, Bahnhofstrasse 1, 07318 Saalfeld / Saale. Tel.: 49 (0)3671 521340. Greek restaurant.Open: Mon 5.30 p.m. - 11 p.m., Tue - Sun 11.30 a.m. - 2.00 p.m. 5 p.m. - 11.30 p.m.
  • 8 MC Donalds On the B 281 direction Neuhaus .
  • 9  Klosterstübl, Barfüßergasse 1, 07318 Saalfeld / Saale. Tel.: 49 (0)3671 469632. German restaurant.Open: Tue - Thu 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., Fri Sat 5:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m., Sun 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., Mondays are closed.
  • 10  Bavarian pubs, Schloßstraße 12, 07318 Saalfeld / Saale. Tel.: 49 (0)3671 4579595. German restaurant.Open: Wed - Sat 4 p.m. - 11.30 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 2.30 p.m., Mon Tue are closed.
  • 11  Ngoc-lan, Auf dem Graben 1, 07318 Saalfeld / Saale. Tel.: 49 (0)3671 458419. Asian restaurant.Open: Tue 11 a.m. - 2.30 p.m., Wed - Mon 11 a.m. - 2.30 p.m. 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
  • 12  Bistro Helin, Saalstrasse 4, 07318 Saalfeld / Saale. Tel.: 49 (0)3671 455905. Open: daily 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
  • 13  Café Cozy, Friedensstrasse 10, 07318 Saalfeld / Saale. Tel.: 49 (0)3671 513745. Open: Tue - Sat 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Sun Mon closed.
  • Confectionery fairy grottoes. Handmade chocolate with fragrant coffee.Last change: Dec. 2016 (information may be out of date)

nightlife

  • 1  Johannisklause, Johannisgasse 10, 07318 Saalfeld / Saale. Tel.: (0)3671 2680. Pub.Open: Mon - Thu 6:00 p.m. - 4:00 a.m., Fri Sat 7:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m., Sun closed.
  • 2  Forty One, Saalstrasse 41, 07318 Saalfeld / Saale. Bar.

accommodation

security

  • 1  State Police Inspectorate Saalfeld, Promenadenweg 9, 07318 Saalfeld / Saale. Tel.: 49 (0)3671 560.

health

hospital

Pharmacies

  • 3  Hirschhausen Pharmacy, Obere Str.1a, 07318 Saalfeld. Tel.: 49 (0)3671 2163, Fax: 49 (0)3671 516025. Open: Mon - Fri 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Sat 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • 4  Hirschhausen Pharmacy, Melanchthonstr. 34, 07318 Saalfeld. Tel.: 49 (0)3671 57890, Fax: 49 (0)3671 578919. Open: Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 6.30 p.m., Sat 8 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.
  • 5  Hirschhausen Pharmacy, Sonneberger Str. 8, 07318 Saalfeld. Tel.: 49 (0)3671 455433, Fax: 49 (0)3671 455434. Open: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Wed 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Practical advice

  • 6  State Police Inspectorate Saalfeld, Promenadenweg 9, 07318 Saalfeld / Saale. Tel.: 49 (0)3671 560.

trips

  • Bad Blankenburg (9 km to the east) - starting point for excursions into the Schwarzatal.
  • Rudolstadt (12 km north, B 85) with Heidecksburg Castle, once the seat of the princes of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt.
  • Hohenwartetalsperre (15 km, B 85 to Kaulsdorf) - local recreation area.
  • Ranis (16 km east, B 281 to Krölpa, turn right there) - a castle worth seeing.
  • Ilmenau (35 km to the west, B 88) - Goethestadt.

literature

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