Surroundings
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Dreseden |
Dresden
Dresden is the political and cultural center of the federal state of Saxony. Dresden is well known by its rich cultural history a huge variety of art museums and historical buildings. In Dresden you can feel the spirit and cultural diversity of different epochs and last centuries.
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Leipzig, Augustus place |
Leipzig
Today, Leipzig is livelier than ever. Leipzig is the vibrant heart of Saxony, based on a long tradition as global market place and host of trade fairs. Here you can explore a cosmopolitan mixture of trade, culture, art, sports and nightlife. Leipzig was the place, where the revolution starts in 1989 and so the cradle of the German reunification.
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Meissen, Albrecht Castle and cathedral |
Meissen
Meissen is internationally well known by its long tradition in manufacturing porcelain, the famous Meissner Porcelain. Here in 1708 the first porcelain in Europe was invented and created. Most interesting places are the main cathedral, the castle Albrechtsburg in Meissen downtown and the porcelain factory.
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Moritzburg Castle |
Moritzburg Castle
A real high light in architecture is Moritzburg castle, more than 300 years old. This old hunting lodge of the kings of Saxony is attracting visitors from all over the world. You can explore an amazing interior design, art objects and furniture from the 17th century, especially elaborated wallpapers made of leather.
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River Elbe scenery |
River Elbe
The river Elbe is providing one of the most beautiful and romantic river landscapes in Europe. The banks are still not regulated, nowadays a very seldom fact in the middle of Europe. With its wide meadows, the river Elbe is one of the last river, left in its natural state. Alongside the banks you can enjoy cycling tours or hikes.
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The Lilienstein |
The Saxon Switzerland
coming soon.
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Torgau, Hartenfels Castle |
Torgau
coming soon.