Gabriele Krone-Schmalz (born 8 November 1949 in Lam, District of Cham, Bavaria) is a German broadcast journalist and author.

With an academic background in Eastern European history, political science, and Slavic studies, Krone-Schmalz holds a doctorate in history and political science.

Krone-Schmalz worked at the Moscow studio of ARD broadcasting from 1987 to 1992.

Between 1992 and 1997, she hosted the world culture programming of the ARD.

Krone-Schmalz is also known for her involvement with the philanthropic work on behalf of orphans in Saint Petersburg.