Saxony vacation

Beauty large and small

Madonnas, angels, dream castles and landscapes as painted - in Saxony you feel a little closer to heaven. With your head in the clouds? You bet! Feet on sandstone rocks, wheels on forest soil? Absolutely! Not everything is lovely: from the Ore Mountains comes great craftsmanship that cracks nuts and shows teeth. Even more famous are the cultural treasures, combined with top-class events. Discover your Saxony - why not on the Elbe aboard a historic paddle steamer? Our tips for your vacation in Saxony!

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Tips from the locals | Vacation in the country | City vacation | How Saxony tastes | Out into nature | Family vacation | Saxony webcams | Things to know about vacation in Saxony

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Erzgebirge & Vogtland: Nachhaltig unterwegs

Das Erzgebirge und das Vogtland sind echte Vorreiter, wenn es um nachhaltigen Tourismus geht: Beide Regionen sind von TourCert als …

Oberlausitz: Langsam reisen, tief erleben

Die Oberlausitz entfaltet ihren Zauber, wenn man sich Zeit für sie nimmt. Hier lohnt es sich, den Takt zu verlangsamen. …

Leipzig: Grüner Puls, urbaner Rhythmus

Grüne Metropole am Wasser In Leipzig schlägt das Herz der Stadt im Takt von Bäumen, Flüssen und Kanälen. Rund ein …

Sächsische Schweiz: Felsen, Pfade & Nachhaltigkeit mit Aussicht

Pionierregion für sanften Tourismus Wer die Sächsische Schweiz besucht, reist nicht nur in eine der spektakulärsten Landschaften Europas, sondern trifft …

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Sächsische Schweiz: Felsen, Pfade & Nachhaltigkeit mit Aussicht

Pionierregion für sanften Tourismus Wer die Sächsische Schweiz besucht, reist nicht nur in eine der spektakulärsten Landschaften Europas, sondern trifft …

The hunting lodge in Moritzburg is one of the most photographed castles in Saxony © santosha57 - stock.adobe.com

The 11 most beautiful sights in Saxony

The combination of culture and nature makes Saxony unmistakable. No wonder that the list of must-sees is a colorful mixture of ...

Oberlausitz: Langsam reisen, tief erleben

Die Oberlausitz entfaltet ihren Zauber, wenn man sich Zeit für sie nimmt. Hier lohnt es sich, den Takt zu verlangsamen. …

Schminke House is one of the most important houses of classical modernism in the world

12 unique overnight stays in Saxony

Spending dreamy days in Saxony is a piece of cake. The country is diverse and breathtakingly beautiful. And even if it is ...

Tips from the locals

Person liegt auf einem Felsen und blickt auf eine bergige, bewaldete Landschaft bei Sonnenaufgang.

The favorite places of photographer Johannes Hulsch

Atmospheric, enchanting, somewhat mystical - you may have rarely seen Saxony like this. The pictures and films of Content Creator and ...

Zwei Mountainbiker fahren auf einem anspruchsvollen, von Bäumen gesäumten Trail im sächsischen Wald.

Saxony racy: the favorite trails of professional biker André Wagenknecht

André Wagenknecht without a mountain bike - that's hard to imagine. The 41-year-old loves and lives cycling and is even German ...

Vacation in the countryside in Saxony

Älterer Mann mit Hut im Garten voller bunter Blumen in Obercunnersdorf, idyllisches sächsisches Dorf im Hintergrund.

Pure idyll: 12 Saxon villages to fall in love with

Vacation - recreation, strengthening, me-time and we-time. Finally! Most of us long for the free weeks of the year ...

Barockpark Grossedlitz mit symmetrischen Wasserbecken, grünem Rasen, sorgfältig geschnittenen Bäumen und Himmel im Hintergrund

12 inspiring places: Culture and nature in Saxony

Castles, baroque gardens, monuments - Saxony is rich in natural and cultural treasures. Visitors can enjoy this cultural heritage at leisure and ...

Discover regional treasures - in Saxony

Sounding instruments, fine porcelain, centuries-old traditions - Saxony delights with its diverse arts and crafts and long manufacturing history. No wonder its customs and inventiveness have often been elevated to UNESCO World Heritage status.

Vacation in Saxony's cities

One of fourteen city beauties in Saxony - view over the river Spree to the Nicolaikirch ruins in Bautzen

From Vogtland to Upper Lusatia: 14 Saxon city beauties

It has long been known that the largest cities in Saxony are also glamorous metropolises. The state capital Dresden with its wealth ...

Zwei Menschen sitzen am Ufer der Elbe mit Blick auf die Dresdner Altstadt und die Brühlsche Terrasse, im Hintergrund die Frauenkirche bei Sonnenuntergang.

In league with the Elbe: Dresden's Old Town

Dresden and the Elbe River, that is a happy union. Tourists flock to the Elbe Valley, where Dresden's old town gracefully ...

Völkerschlachtdenkmal in Leipzig bei Sonnenuntergang mit farbigem Himmel und Architektur im historischen Stil.

The Monument to the Battle of the Nations: The Tower of Leipzig

After about 500 steps, partly through narrow staircases, the visitor is at the top. From the viewing platform of the Leipzig Battle of Nations Monument, one has ...

Leipzig at night

Leipzig and Dresden: Two Saxon Cities of the World

Architecture, art, historic sites: Saxony is Germany's No. 1 cultural travel destination. Hotspots include Little Venice and Elbflorenz, aka Leipzig ...

The Semper Opera House in Dresden is home to the Saxon State Opera © TTstudio - stock.adobe.com

Dresden: From high culture to Radeberger

What do a world-famous opera house and a beer brewery have in common? Their deep roots in the enchanting city of Dresden - which still ...

Panorama der Görlitzer Altstadt mit Kirche, historischen Gebäuden und Fluss bei Sonnenuntergang, UNESCO-Welterbe in Sachsen.

Görlitz, Zittau, Bad Muskau & Co: Highlights on the Neisse River

A perfect weekend: Where to start in Görlitz? At the endless number of magnificent buildings in the historic center? The museums of ...

How Saxony tastes

Welcome to Schloss Wackerbarth - Europe's first adventure winery

To Saxony for a wine

For more than 850 years, selected grapes have been cultivated in Saxony - for example around the family winery Schloss Proschwitz ...

Chris Sauer, baker from Pretzschendorf, makes the finest bread from the grain of the surrounding fields

How Saxony tastes: 7 villages and their specialties

Saxony's villages are places with taste: picturesque gems with numerous idyllically situated overnight accommodations, surrounded by forests and meadows, in the midst of rustic ...

Out into Saxony's nature

Vier Radfahrer fahren auf einem Waldweg bei Sonnenuntergang in einer bergigen Landschaft.

BLOCKLINE - the new bike adventure in the Ore Mountains Learn more

Zwei Radfahrer unterwegs auf einem schmalen, grünen Waldweg zwischen Bäumen im Spree-Radweg im Osten.

Across the country to the capital - the Spree Cycle Route in the east Learn more

Kiefernbaum auf Felsen bei Sonnenaufgang in der Sächsischen Schweiz, wandern im Sonnenlicht, im Hintergrund Berge und Himmel.

On the Malerweg through Saxon Switzerland Learn more

The Bastei is the landmark of Saxon Switzerland © Ole Jensen - stock.adobe.com

Saxon Switzerland: A national park of a special kind

The bizarrely shaped landscape of Saxon Switzerland with its rugged cliffs and deep gorges is a dream destination for hikers and ...

Gruppe von drei Wanderern mit Rucksäcken auf einem Felsen, Blick auf grüne Wälder und Hügel unter einem bewölkten Himmel.

Hiking and biking in Saxony: on the way on 12 fantastic routes

The best way to explore beautiful Saxony is by bike or on foot. Countless hiking and biking routes cross the ...

Looking far and breathing freely - that's what you can do in Oberwiesethal, for example, one of five climatic health resorts in Saxony

Brine, Kneipp & Co: Health from Saxony's Nature

Water and air, vitalizing mud, minerals and herbs: nature is full of healing power. Many natural healing methods have long been ...

Family vacation in Saxony

Familie mit zwei Kindern und zwei Erwachsenen steht im Holzrahmen im Freien, lachend und jubelnd, mit Landschaft im Hintergrund.

Vacation in Saxony: The best tips for families

In Saxony, family friendliness is a matter of the heart. So there is a full program for parents with children. You can go hiking and swimming, city trips ...

Schminke House is one of the most important houses of classical modernism in the world

12 unique overnight stays in Saxony

Spending dreamy days in Saxony is a piece of cake. The country is diverse and breathtakingly beautiful. And even if it is ...

Saxony webcams

Webcam to Oberwiesenthal

How much snow is on the Oberwiesenthal ski slopes? Is the sun shining? What does it look like in Oberwiesenthal? Is there a lot going on at the sights? Webcams are a great way to gather inspiration for your vacation. And they help to plan trips during the vacations. Take a look at Oberwiesenthal right now and find out which season is best for a vacation.

Things to know about vacation in Saxony

Felsen im Elbsandsteingebirge mit Nebel im Tal und blauer Himmel, typisch für Sachsen im Natur- und Kunstkontext.

Art treasures and natural wonders - A fascinating combination

May we introduce? What do the perky angels in the painting "The Sistine Madonna" and the striking rocks of the Bastei Bridge have in common? ...

Zwei Radfahrer fahren am Bärwalder See entlang, umgeben von Bäumen, bei sonnigem Himmel im Lausitzer Seenland.

8 good reasons to travel to Saxony

Did you know where the world-famous Christmas angels are made? Where most of the narrow-gauge steam locomotives run? And where the Bastei and the most mystical fairy-tale castle is located? ...

Hochgeschwindigkeits-ICE 4 Zugsorn auf Bahnsteig in Baden-Württemberg, Umweltfreundlich und modern.

Climate friendly to Saxony

In long-distance traffic, you can travel to Saxony with 100 percent green electricity from all over Germany, relaxed and without traffic jams. Within the state ...

The hunting lodge in Moritzburg is one of the most photographed castles in Saxony © santosha57 - stock.adobe.com

The 11 most beautiful sights in Saxony

The combination of culture and nature makes Saxony unmistakable. No wonder that the list of must-sees is a colorful mixture of ...

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Cover photo: The Frauenkirche and the Brühl Terrace are located directly on the Elbe © ddpix