Best Places in Saxony

Best Places in Saxony

The free state of Saxony is always worth a visit thanks to its many attractions the federal state in Eastern Germany captivates visitors with the impressive Mountain Landscapes of the or mountains the idilic nature of Saxon Switzerland and its numerous castles and palaces the most interesting places are usually

Close to each other and are ideal for a weekend trip or a short vacation in Saxony but the sites in Saxony also have a lot to offer culture enthusiasts cities such as Dresden leig and guret each have their own unique charm and a multitude of attractions let

Are a list of the most beautiful sites in Saxony inspire you for your next Vacation if you like this video please support the travel owl Channel with a comment like or a subscribe description thank You the city which has around 60,000 inhabitants and lies on the border with Poland has one of the best preserved old towns in Germany git shines with its extensive Renaissance and Barack buildings however the cityscape is also characterized by unusually elegant quarters from the wilhelminian era

Unique examples of Art New V can also be admired a total of almost 4,000 often lovingly restored monuments bear witness to the city’s historic past this is why historical films are regularly shot here guret was first mentioned as a sbian village in 1071 the town developed into a regional

Center as early as the Middle Ages situated at the crossroads of two trade routes the economy soon boomed the cloth and wad trade as well as the first early capitalist manufactures led to the accumulation of extraordinary wealth especially in the 16th century which despite all the past Wars is almost

Completely visible in the historic townscape the UN marked with its brilliant Patrician houses and the oark surrounded by extensive Barack buildings are particularly noteworthy It is said that the board of triangle of Germany Poland and the Czech Republic is at its most beautiful here and this is exactly where the historic town of zow is located in the middle of upper Luca at the foot of the zitto mountains in its Alleyways visitors wander through

750 years of town history and a time when the town became rich and Powerful thanks to the cloth trade and damus weaving a tour of the fully preserved historic town center is of course a must The Market Square is dominated by the Magnificent Town Hall in the style of an

Italian palace with one of the most beautiful council chambers in Saxony and the Church of St Johannes with its 60 M High observation tower the zow mountains Nature Park is a Scenic gem in Saxony in the midst of unspoiled nature the 1,000-year-old cultural landscape stretches out with a

Bohemian touch and endearing flare the Nature Park is characterized by the harmony of the zow mountains Lake albersdorf the historic town of zow and The idilic Villages allow yourself the time to discover a unique and tranquil cultural landscape in Germany’s smallest low mountain range the special charm of

This small low mountain range is reflected in its varied Sandstone mountains volcanic Peaks and picturesque valleys many Botanical Treasures such as Marsh maragold Turks Capa Lily and silver thistle can be found in damp Meadows and Mountain pastures hundreds of kilometers of marked hiking cycling skiing and riding trails lead through

The varied landscape to inspiring Vantage points where cozy Mountain Huts often await Guests Here north of gerets the Nay river flows through what is probably one of the most beautiful landscape parks in Europe its creator and namesake Herman Prince Von putler musco created an unparalleled Masterpiece of landscape architecture from 1815 onwards around 830 hectares of beautiful landscaped Gardens surround

The town of bad musco the division into German and polish sides which can be reached via the double bridge built in 2003 gives The Garden Kingdom its unique character the lines of sight that Prince puckler had ingeniously created a particularly impressive he created them with artfully planted trees carefully

Placed buildings and by taking advantage of the Charming location on the sloping Terraces of the Nay River Valley it is not without reason that you might assume you were walking in an English garden while strolling through the Palace Park as putler gathered Impressions and experiences on his travels through

England a new word had to be created for his passion parkam Mania M is one of the most beautiful towns in Saxony with just over 28,000 inhabitants it is a comparatively small and idilic town surrounded by Vineyards not far from the elow a M’s most famous sites M Cathedral and alburg Castle it is considered to be the oldest castle in

Germany both sites are surrounded by the beautiful Old Town of M however the Saxon town is also known for another highlight M porcelain highquality porcelain has been handcrafted here since 1710 you can take a closer look at the castle manufactur as part of a tour the fren kersha Church The Market Square

And the Gate House are also popular Excursion destinations that are ideal for taking photos wine lovers will also get their money worth in the Saxon District Town M is home to numerous wine Growers and wineries the town’s most famous vinitech is located in pitz Castle above the Town Center on the

Boxberg you can enjoy the Fine Wines amidst The Vineyards with a beautiful view of M the 90 km Saxon wine trail also runs through m About 30 km south of Dresden you will find the German part of the Elba Sandstone mountains the region is known as Saxon Switzerland a name given to it by two Swiss Nationals in the 18th century because the mountains reminded them of their Homeland probably the most famous site in Saxon Switzerland is the

Saxon Bastion it is a huge rock formation with a viewing platform overlooking the Elba Valley and the Lucan mountains the natural Monument is located in the climatic health resort of Raton is 305 M high and lies almost 200 m above the Elba River decades ago this extraordinary rock formation inspired

Painters and Poets such as Casper David Friedrich even today people still hike here and droves to enjoy the view over the Elba Sandstone mountains most visitors choose the hike from raten up to the bossy incidentally in addition to the viewing platform there is also the

76 M long bossy Bridge which gives you a stunning view over the region all in all definitely worth a visit hardly any other region has changed as much in recent decades as the Saxon Metropolis of leig the city which is one of the oldest Trade Fair venues in the

World is the Boom Town of the new federal states par Excellence new buildings combine impressively with the old lovingly restored building fabric around the Old Town Hall which was built between 1556 and 1557 in the Renaissance style and was sensationally large in its day a cityscape shaped by the Trade Fair

Has developed over the centuries several commercial Courtyards and pedestrian arcades were built which took on their current Splendid appearance during the grit site the most famous of these is the madler passage which was built in the style of Milan’s Galleria Victorio Emmanuel 2 also worth seeing are the Old

Stock Exchange the former Imperial Court of Justice building and light Central Station the largest Terminus station in Europe Europe leipsig is of course also famous for the peaceful revolution in the gdr that began here in 1989 and led to the reunification of Germany many things are therefore reminiscent of the

Monday demonstrations that once took place after the prayers for peace in St Nicholas church but leipzig’s cultural Traditions some of which are centuries old also make it a worthwhile tourist destination these include the leig Opera the gavand house Orchestra and the new gavand house and in particular the St

Thomas Boys Choir in St Thomas Church Now Situated on an artificial Island the Barack complex is considered the most beautiful moted castle in Saxony the former hunting residence of the Saxon elector and polish King Augustus the strong has an impressive appearance even even from the outside with its four Mighty round towers and the surrounding ballustrade decorated with over 100

Cherubs the interior is even more Magnificent the rooms furnished with lacquer and magnificent Furniture valuable porcelain and hunting weapons were decorated by the best artists of their time the Gilded leather wallpaper in the salons the Stucker work in the castle church and the collection of carriages are among the special

Treasures the palace was built between 1723 and 1733 by converting a Renaissance Palace that had already been used by Augustus the st’s ancestors it served a Saxon ruler as a magnificent backdrop for Royal festivities which included large hunting events in summer there is also a huge park on the banks

Of the castle Pond but there is also plenty to see around the castle and park there is a forest and pond landscape with many hiking trails the Pheasant Castle from for example can be reached on foot by carriage or by car this can also be visited on a guided tour there

Is also a harbor complex with a lighthouse which was built for the sole purpose of reenacting Naval battles the or mountains have a number of special features that make them very different from other low mountain ranges in Germany for one thing the geology is unusual as the or mountains are long

Continuous massive that slopes only gradually to the north as a result you will usually look in vain for a striking Mountain and Valley Landscape on the German side at the same time the O mountains are one of the oldest mining regions in Central Europe and also the most intensively mined in the late

Middle Ages which is why the current name for the mountain range gradually became established from 1589 onwards traces and remnants of the now mostly abandoned mines can be found everywhere where which is why they have often been opened up to visitors and tourists as show mines and museums however mining was not always

Able to feed the inhabitants the people were forced to switch to other forms of employment this gave rise to the tradition of wood carving which is typical of the region and which is now indispensable wooden toys from the etaba but especially the candle arches smokers Christmas pyramids angels and miners

That are put up at Christmas time can be seen all over Germany but most often here because a candle Arch is a must in every window between kingal and Alton Beck during the Advent Season Fryberg a mining town in the OR mountains is often referred to as a silver town but sometimes also as a silver mining town or Silberman City this is due to the once very large silver deposits in the region to which the town owes its Origins around

1,162 but not only that Not only was silver mined in the fryberg mines for centuries but the name gotfried Silberman is also closely associated with the town this organ Builder who grew up in neighboring frauenstein opened his Workshop in fryberg in 1711 which he ran until his death as a result

Five of the famous Silverman organs were built in friberg’s churches four of which have survived to this day and fryberg became the center of Saxon thian Silberman organs however the history of the town is primarily linked to mining its wealth of silver and the fryberg mint made the rulers of the city the

Saxon Dukes wealthy princes and fryberg was even the largest city in the duy at one time however although not only silver was mined but also zinc and Lead there were always ups and downs and at the beginning of the 20th century mining even ceased completely following the collapse of World Market Prices boutsen is one of the few cities in Germany whose long-established population speaks too fundamentally different languages as up to 10% of Batson’s inhabitants are SBS the sbian character of Bouton can be seen everywhere on the bilingual street signs even in the municipal theater performances are held in two languages

The beautiful town which is more than 1,000 years old and stands out from afar with its many Towers was built on a granite rock above the river spree the most famous site is the Royal Penitentiary which opened in 1904 there is also the former stassy prison which is now a memorial site

Which is why about has a particularly bad reputation among former gdr citizens however the city shines above all with its huge selection of really worth seeeing monuments from many eras and hardly anyone knows it one of the most beautiful Barack City centers in Germany particularly famous and the

City’s Landmark is the tower Vasa Quan built in 1558 another main attraction is the leaning tower of boutsen the riken term although it is not as leaning as its famous famous namesake in Pisa it still impresses with its medieval base and contrasting Barack top today it is the

Most popular viewing Tower in the City Kikin Fortress in Saxon Switzerland is one of the largest mountain fortresses in Europe the huge defensive complex is located on a rocky Plateau with up to 40 m High vertically sloping Cliffs a able Mountain standing directly on the Elba River a 2.2 km long fortification partly equipped with cannons surrounds the 9.5

Hectares Fortress area the effect on potential conquerors was as enormous as the size of the complex the moral effect of the high rocks and walls alone was so great that no one ever attempted to take the fortification today kikin Fortress is one of the most popular sites in

Saxony as in the old days The Fortress can still be reached via a steep ramp where carts were once pulled up with the help of Winches pilnet Palace is not just a p but an ensemble of palaces and Pavilions that can be admired in a large Park directly on the elow once built by Augustus the strong and later extended by his successors the Baro complex is almost completely preserved in its original state and is therefore one of

The most important sites in Dresden the Palace Park of the extensive complex is best known for its tropical plants which overwinter in the orangery and are displayed in the Palace Park in summer the most famous plant is a 230 year-old Japanese chamelia which is protected by a Mobile Glass House in Winter and

Blooms from February to April important buildings in the palace complex are the Water Palace the mountain Palace and the Chinese Pavilion because the water Palace is located directly on the Elba it is one of the most popular photo motifs in Saxony some of the original rooms of these buildings can be visited

As museums the area surrounding the palace is also Al very attractive with its wine growing areas it exudes a southern flare and contributes greatly to the popularity of the Excursion destination this also includes the former Royal vineyard with a Vineyard Church and an artificial ruin the aelia and roded dendron park in crom

Laau is much more than just a Roda dendron Park rather it is a huge 200 hectare park with kromlau castle and numerous other attractions in addition to the aelas and Roda dendrons the park has a unique appearance thanks to its Bassel stone garden artworks the most

Famous work of art is the rayot bridge it is also known as the devil bridge and took 10 years to build the Bassel for the bridge and the other Stone works of art was laboriously transported from Saxon Switzerland and what is now Poland although the park is at its most

Beautiful in May and June when the roded dendrons are in bloom it is worth a visit all year round with its enchanting wealth of trees including tulip and Trumpet trees as well as blood Birches and weeping hazelnuts the park is always a feast for the eyes the park was laid

Out from 1844 by Friedrich Herman roach the park design was also significantly influenced by the star of horticulture at the time prince puckler who created his famous Park landscape in neighboring bad musco from 1889 the Horticultural inspector Ika began planting rodad dendrons and outdoor aelas he thus created the present appearance of the

Park there is a lot to see in Sika and the city also has a special Charisma this is due to the fact that the former PE of electoral Saxony as elector Frederick the wise once called the city benefited several times in the past from long-lasting boom phases as early as the

Middle Ages silver and copper mining brought Prosperity sika’s cloth was also a sort after export and even before the whole of Germany was turned upside down by industrialization in the 19th century coal mining had already been intensified here thanks to Technical Innovations however the town became famous above all after August Hawk

Relocated the production of his cars here in 1904 with the hawk and Audi Brands Sika became the Cradle of the Saxon automotive industry the boom of the 19th and early 20th centuries can be seen in the many well-preserved buildings from the Bei period and the huge will helenian style

Districts however even back then the medieval Town Center had already been greatly altered by the Intensive building activity a comparable Dynamic began again in the 1990s despite de-industrialization with its negative effects since then not only have the old houses been renovated in an exemplary manner but many new buildings have also been Constructed Even though TOA is not exactly one of the main tourist destinations in Germany the small town on the Elba River can still boast many valuable monuments that are reminiscent of an interesting history these include Harten Fall’s Castle in particular which is the most important and best preserved early Renaissance

Castle in Germany none other than the Saxon electors who were among the most powerful rulers in the Empire at the time had the castle built as their main residence from 1485 however as Dresden became the capital of Saxony in 1547 the palace led a shadowy existence in the centuries

That followed however this in turn ensured that the ENT entire complex was preserved in its original state TOA is often referred to as the town of the Renaissance As in addition to the castle the Magnificent Town Hall several elaborately built town houses and a large number of Renaissance portals on

Otherwise plain looking houses bear witness to this period the buildings were constructed in the 16th century during a period of economic boom even though TOA was no longer a royal seat as the appearance of the Town Center has changed very little since then too is a typical example of Urban Development

From this period in the lavishly restored Borg Meister ring in ha house a fully preserved Renaissance style interior can also be Viewed the Italian court painter to the Saxon elector friedi August 3 Bernardo Michael bellotto found Perna so interesting that he created 11 large views of the Town between 1753 and 1755 if you compare some of his pictures with today’s streets and squares there are still an incredible number of

Similarities situated on the ELA river between the city of Dresden and the Saxon Switzerland National Park many parts of the city seem not to have changed at all since then to this day the old town houses and churches around the rent style town hall and sonenstein Castle above the Old Town dominate the

Townscape that is why there is so much to discover in Perna whether it’s St Mary’s Church with its painted Gothic net vaults the town Museum and the former Monastery of St Henry’s church Rocco’s house with its barck Splendor or the angel orial supported by a figure of an Angel there are lovingly preserved

Masterpieces of the past everywhere you can easily spend a whole day here especially as many stores and restaurants invite you to go on a leisurely shopping Spree Dron is a real treasure for history and art lovers but also for anyone who wants to enjoy modern city life and breathtaking scenery with a rich Heritage of important buildings museums and events Dresden offers an incomparable variety of sites from The Majestic sea Opera host to the Magnificent swinger Palace and the

Imposing fren kersa there is a wealth of cultural Treasures to discover in this city but Dresden is more than just its famous landmarks the city enchants with its romantic Alleyways and squares in the old town offers a vibrant scene in the trendy noats district and impresses with its location along the picturesque

Elba River the bridges over the river offer spectacular views of the city and invite you to take take a relaxing stroll whether you want to experience art and culture are interested in the city’s history or simply want to enjoy dresden’s unique atmosphere this city will InCharge you with its diversity and

Charm with its Rich history and important role in the world of opera The Sea Opera is an indispensable part of dresden’s cultural heritage a performance in this renowned opera house is an unforgettable experience and an absolute must for music lovers and culture enthusiasts

The Free State of Saxony is always worth a visit thanks to its many attractions. The federal state in eastern Germany captivates visitors with the impressive mountain landscapes of the Ore Mountains, the idyllic nature of Saxon Switzerland and its numerous castles and palaces. The most interesting places are usually close to each other and are ideal for a weekend trip or a short vacation in Saxony.

But the sights in Saxony also have a lot to offer culture enthusiasts. Cities such as Dresden, Leipzig and Görlitz each have their own unique charm and a multitude of attractions. Let our list of the most beautiful sights in Saxony inspire you for your next vacation! #saxony #germany #bestplaces

Introduction Saxony 0:00
17. Görlitz 1:07
16. Zittau Mountains 2:58
15. Muskau Park 5:21
14. Meissen 6:46
13. Saxon Switzerland 8:37
12. Leipzig 10:29
11. Moritzburg Castle 13:44
10. Ore Mountains 15:17
9. Freiberg 17:18
8. Bautzen 18:47
7. Königstein Fortress 21:14
6. Pillnitz Palace 22:25
5. Kromlau Park 24:01
4. Zwickau 25:47
3. Torgau 27:45
2. Pirna 29:30
1. Dresden 31:10