"Welcome to APOLDA & SAALE VALLEY" Apolda by Leipzig

Apolda Travel Guide: 41 reviews and 107 photos

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Apolda is located in Thuringia, 15km north of Jena. The town looks back on 1000 years of history. In the early 20th century the car maker "Apollo-Werke AG" built here the cars Apollo and Piccolo. What most people do not know the Doberman was breed here by Friedrich Louis Dobermann (1834 - 1894) .
The nearby Saale Valley has always attracted kings and dukes to built their lodges and castles here. it is also Germany's northernmost wine-growing region. An ideal place for hiking and cycling.
I was here in July 2003 for an excursion with my class. I spent one week in Dorndorf, a small village on the Elbe near Jena.

Last visit to Apolda: Jul 2003
Intro Updated Aug 1, 2007
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Reviews (21)

Naumburg Off The Beaten Path (10)

Naumburg is one of the most beautiful towns of Germany. It is located in the wine-growing region of the Saale, close to... more travel advice

Dornburg Off The Beaten Path (10)

Dornburg has less then 1000 inhabitants but has one of the longest and most exciting history of Thuringia. The town can... more travel advice

Climate in Apolda and vicinity What to Pack (1)

There is no special rainy season Avg. Temp. in Spring: max.: 9 – 20°C ( 49 - 68°F ); min: 2 - 9°C ( 36 - 49°F ) Avg.... more travel advice

Middle Saale Valley Favorites (5)

The rivers Saale and Unstrut (Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt) mark Germany's northernmost wine-growing region. Due to the... more travel advice

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HORSCHECK Mar 30, 2009 at 11:25 AM Report Abuse

Christian, lovely little page about this gem of Thuringia. Well done.
yumyum Mar 30, 2009 at 9:19 AM Report Abuse

Just visited Apolda on Saturday. After Weimar I thought I was in a different country.
Nemorino Jul 17, 2005 at 12:27 PM Report Abuse

Hi Christian, glad to see you've been back online. Nice photos here! I visited Apolda once, in about 1970 or so. My cousin Manfred used to live in Apolda, before moving to Nordhausen.
bugulma May 6, 2004 at 11:28 PM Report Abuse

Saale Valley looks like very beautiful area. Besides wine is here :-)))
Henkster Jan 13, 2004 at 8:19 AM Report Abuse

never heard of it, but looks interesting!
nepalgoods Aug 2, 2003 at 8:34 AM Report Abuse

Outstanding page!!!!!! Lovely town and beautiful fotos!!! Great work!!!!!
chancay Jul 29, 2003 at 2:38 AM Report Abuse

wow, wunderschöne Ecke. Great page as usual!!
pepples46 Jul 25, 2003 at 12:51 AM Report Abuse

Dorndorf....die Knef hatte es in einem ihrer Lieder erwaehnt......what an enchanting page with an awesome Travelouge, thanx Chris
tini58de Jul 24, 2003 at 7:47 AM Report Abuse

Wonderful page! These castles look wonderful - looks like a fabulous holiday region!!
shdw100 Jul 23, 2003 at 7:06 AM Report Abuse

Excellent page, Chris, wanted to see what you had new and came upon this wonderful place! Thanks!