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Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen

4.0 star property
Hotel in Schmalkalden with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open 7:30 AM to 9:30 PM, pool umbrellas
Exterior
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments
Comfort Double Room (Vital) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace
Reception
Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen offers a memorable mountain escape. Guests enjoy regional cuisine at Henneberger Haus, refresh with aromatherapy and steam room sessions, or partake in outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and volleyball.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Single Room (Aktiv) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Single Room (Aktiv)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room (Aktiv) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room (Aktiv)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Single Room (Vital) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Comfort Single Room (Vital)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room (Vital)

Comfort Double Room (Vital) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Comfort Double Room (Vital)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, table tennis

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
  • 29 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Notstraße 33, Schmalkalden, Thüringen Wald, 98574

What's nearby

  • Schloss Wilhelmsburg - 8 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Thuringian Forest - 14 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Forest Botanical Garden Wasungen - 21 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Trusetal Gnome Park - 27 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Thuringian Sea Aquarium - 31 min drive - 16.9 miles

Getting around

  • Schmalkalden Polytechnic Station - 5 min drive
  • Erfurt (ERF) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Berggasthof Queste - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Zum Hopfengarten - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Eis Café König - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Music-Café Fly-in - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen

Upscale hotel in the mountains
At Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen, you can look forward to a bowling alley, a terrace, and a firepit. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling, archery, and Pilates at this hotel. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, reflexology, or a facial at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and Regional cuisine. Fitness classes and yoga classes are offered at the health club; other things to do include volleyball. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and an outdoor tennis court
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), an electric bike charging station, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen have comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 15 km
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; EUR 15 for adults and EUR 11 for children
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Henneberger Haus
  • Restaurant Anastasia

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Bowling alley
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Ski storage
  • Steam room
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Bowling alley
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Thalassotherapy

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Area rugs in room
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (39 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Electric bike charging
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 10
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 20

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 26 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 29.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15.00 for adults and EUR 11.00 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60.00 per person (one-way)
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 20 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 29.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and high chair
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or health club without adult supervision
Guests under 8 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 14 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Germany. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

AKZENT Aktiv Vital Hotel Thüringen Schmalkalden
AKZENT Aktiv Vital Hotel Thüringen
AKZENT Aktiv Vital Thüringen Schmalkalden
AKZENT Aktiv Vital Thüringen
Aktiv & Vital Thuringen
Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen Hotel
Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen Schmalkalden
Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen Hotel Schmalkalden

Frequently asked questions

Does Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:30 AM–9:30 PM.

Is Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 26 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 10 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 20 (subject to availability).

Does Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 60.00 per person applies.

Where is Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen located?

Situated in the mountains, this spa hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Thuringian Forest Nature Park and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Schloss Wilhelmsburg. Thuringian Forest and Kniebreche are also within 9 mi (15 km). Schmalkalden Polytechnic Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Schönes Hotel, super Lage, schöner Saunabereich und Pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Toll für ein Wellness Wochenende. Das Restaurant eignet sich bei jeder Mahlzeit gut für Menschen mit Glutenunverträglichkeiten. Sehr freundliche Mitarbeiter
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jürgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super gerne wieder
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Heiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Umgebung, unkomplizierter Check-In, Check-Out, hervorragende Wellnessbereiche, empfehlenswert
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lothar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sehr zufrieden

Es hat alles gestimmt - vom Service, über Frühstück und Abendessen sowie Wellness und die ruhige Lage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joerg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice family hotel

Absolutely nice and quite place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Alter DDR Bau in Thüringen

Altes Kommunistenhotel mit entsprechendem Flair. Personal weitgehend freundlich, beim Frühstück eher das Gegenteil. Parken sehr teuer oder sehr weiter Fußweg.

8/10 Good

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kerstin

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gunnar

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Nico

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Uwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Yannick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Anatol

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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