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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
Comfort Double Room (Vital) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, desk
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Notstraße 33, Schmalkalden, Thüringen Wald, 98574
  • Schloss Wilhelmsburg
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Thuringian Forest
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Thuringian Sea Aquarium
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Erfurt (ERF)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Room options

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

Deluxe Double Room

  • 312 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Single Room (Aktiv) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, desk

Standard Single Room (Aktiv)

  • 183 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Single Room (Vital) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, desk

Comfort Single Room (Vital)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room (Aktiv) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, desk

Standard Double Room (Aktiv)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room (Vital) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, desk

Comfort Double Room (Vital)

  • 269 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Schmalkalden

Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Thuringian Forest Nature Park and Schloss Wilhelmsburg. This 4-star hotel has 48 guestrooms and offers a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and an indoor pool.

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

  • ‪Viba Nougat-Welt - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Maykel's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafe König - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Akdeniz Döner- und Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen

Hotel in Schmalkalden with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen features a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 60.00 per person one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a gym, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Beds sport pillow menus and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include minibars, phones, and desks.
An outdoor tennis court and a health club are featured at the hotel. An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or health club without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, sports massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, reflexology, and thalassotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 8 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

English, German

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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

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (26 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 29.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • 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.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 9:30 PM.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • 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

What's there to do around Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen?

This hotel is located in Schmalkalden, close to Schloss Wilhelmsburg, Forest Botanical Garden Wasungen, and Damenstift Wasungen. You'll also find Thuringian Forest and Thuringian Forest Nature Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Electric bike charging is also available for guests.

Is there a spa at Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include sports massages, hot stone massages, body wraps, and reflexology.

Does Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen feature a casino at the property?

No, Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 7:30 AM and 9:30 PM.

What do couples enjoy most about Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants plus some guestrooms feature fireplaces.

Are there hot tubs at Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen?

No, but this hotel does have a steam room.

Does Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen has 2 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen for a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen?

The closest major airport to Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen is Erfurt (ERF), which is about 29.3 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen.

Aktiv & Vital Hotel Thüringen Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Gunnar

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andi

Business traveler
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

Lars

Traveled with group
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

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA

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

8/10 Good

Jürgen

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

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

8/10 Good

Heiko

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
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

Traveled with group
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

8/10 Good

Anatol

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

4/10 Poor

Hugo

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

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