Saale Valley

Travel Guide

A rural dirt road flanked by dense hedges and trees.
A church with a tall steeple and a cross on the front.
A calm river with reflections of trees and houses, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.
A calm river with dense greenery and rocky cliffs.
A wheat field, a watchtower, and a clear blue sky.

Saale Valley is an ideal place to begin exploring Thuringia. This mountain-surrounded landscape comes recommended by fellow travelers, but it isn't the only thing to do here. Allow some time for other sights like Bleiloch Dam, Thuringian Highlands-Upper Saale Nature Park, and Frankenlift to really enjoy what the area has to offer.

MAXX Hotel Jena

MAXX Hotel Jena

4 out of 5
Stauffenbergstr. 59 Jena TH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$69 nightly
The price is $74 total per night from Nov 29 to Nov 30
$74 total
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jena. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Kernberg Viewpoint and ...
MAXX Hotel Jena
Limehome Jena Teichgraben

Limehome Jena Teichgraben

Teichgraben 1 Jena TH
$64 nightly
The price is $69 total per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
$69 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Jena. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Schiller's Summer House and Theaterhaus Jena ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (48 reviews)
"Very modern and high tech with the central location being terrific."

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2026

Limehome Jena Teichgraben
Dorint Hotel Esplanade Jena

Dorint Hotel Esplanade Jena

Carl-Zeiss-Platz 4 Jena TH
$100 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
$107 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Jena. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (770 reviews)
"In the downtown"

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2026

Dorint Hotel Esplanade Jena
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Limehome Jena Teichgraben

Limehome Jena Teichgraben

Teichgraben 1 Jena TH
Stay at this aparthotel in Jena. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Schiller's Summer House and Theaterhaus Jena ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (48 reviews)
"Very modern and high tech with the central location being terrific."

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2026

Limehome Jena Teichgraben
Directly at the Bleilochtalsperre - pure nature experience - Finnhütte Karli Saaldorf

Directly at the Bleilochtalsperre - pure nature experience - Finnhütte Karli Saaldorf

Bad Lobenstein Thuringia
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Bad Lobenstein. Enjoy a garden, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Bleilochtalsperre ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews)
"Wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen. Sehr schönes, gepflegtes und geräumiges Ferienhaus in einer schönen Lage an der Bleilochtalsperre . Nette und kommunikative Vermieter ."

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2026

Directly at the Bleilochtalsperre - pure nature experience - Finnhütte Karli Saaldorf
Ferienhaus Terracotta am Saaleradwandeweg

Ferienhaus Terracotta am Saaleradwandeweg

Kaulsdorf Thüringen
Stay at this vacation home in Kaulsdorf. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Saalfeld Fairy Grottoes and Saale-Galerie are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
"Sehr schöne, im Grünen gelegene, ruhige Unterkunft.Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt dort sehr genossen."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2026

Ferienhaus Terracotta am Saaleradwandeweg
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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