Saale-Orla is a Kreis (district) in the east of Thuringia, Germany.

The highest elevation with 732.9 m above sea level is the Sieglitzberg (near Lobenstein), the lowest with 180 m is near Schimmersburg Langenorla.

The dams of the Saale create the biggest system of artificial lakes in Germany.

The two lions in the top of the coat of arms represent the historic states which covered the area in the past.

The two wavy lines at the bottom symbolize the two rivers of the district, Saale and Orla.