Saalfeld, District capital in Thuringia, Germany
Saalfeld is a district capital in Thuringia that stretches along the Saale River valley and is surrounded by forested hills. The old town shows narrow lanes with historic townhouses and several squares where shops and cafes gather.
The settlement originated in the 7th century as a Thuringian fortress and was first documented in 899. In the late Middle Ages the dukes of Saxe-Coburg chose the town as their residence before the administration later moved to Coburg.
The town draws visitors to its underground fairy grottoes, former mines now filled with colorful mineral formations. Many locals still refer to traditional craft workshops and small family-run businesses that preserve old techniques.
The train station connects the town with larger centers in the region and sits about a ten-minute walk from the historic core. Visitors heading to the fairy grottoes can take a bus or taxi as the entrance lies outside the center.
The castle keep offers a circular view over the Saale valley and surrounding forests when you climb its stone spiral staircase. Near the market square an old pillory marks the spot where public punishments once took place.
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