Freienorla is located in the German state of Thuringia.

Although quite small and obscure, the municipality is known locally for its Gothic church as well as its lower mill, a watermill facility thought to be built in the tenth century.

The Orlabahn railroad has a station located in Freienorla.

Neighboring towns include Jena and Eisenberg.

Freienorla is located 145 miles from the capital of Berlin.