The most beautiful places in Saxony
The best of Saxony
Saxony is a German state known for its many beautiful castles. Apart from them, you will find several picturesque cities such as Dresden or Bautzen. On the southern border of the country, you will find natural beauty in the Saxon Switzerland, Žitava and Ore Mountains. Let's take a look at the places in Saku that are really worth visiting.
Dresden
The capital of Saxony
Dresden is not only the most beautiful but also the capital of Saxony. More than half a million people live here. The city lies along the river Elbe. During World War II, the city was severely damaged by bombing. However, most of the monuments have been restored. The most important sights of the city include the Frauenkirche church – a symbol of the city's renewal and the Zwinger castle – a unique set of Baroque buildings and gardens. Additional attractions include Royal Palace and Holy Trinity Cathedral continue reading
Budyšín
The most beautiful town in Upper Lusatia
Budyšín, the metropolis of the historical area of Horní Lučice (today divided between Saxony, Poland and the Czech Republic), is definitely among the most beautiful cities not only in Saxony, but in the whole of Germany. Today, Budyšín has approximately 38,000 inhabitants. It lies in a picturesque location above the river Spree. Its panorama with a large number of towers is typical. Here you will find bilingual signs – both in German and in the Slavic language of the Lusatian Serbs continue reading
Bastei
The famous rock bridge
This rock bridge in the Saxon Switzerland National Park is one of the most popular places. In Czech it is called Baštou. The rock bridge is just a reminder of Neurathen Castle. The bridge is 76 meters long. According to the latest information, what I have is said to be no longer allowed on him. The rocks on which it stands are in a desolate state and there is a risk of the bridge collapsing. continue reading
Bad Muskau Castle
The Neo-Renaissance gem of Saxony
One of the most beautiful castles in all of Saxony is the one in Bad Muskau, just a short distance from the border with Poland. The castle is built in the Neo-Renaissance style. It is dominated by two massive towers and fascinates with its beautiful setting in the surrounding landscape. The castle stands by a romantic lake and is surrounded by a huge English park continue reading
Weesenstein Castle
A beautiful castle above the river Müglitz
Weesenstein Castle is built on a picturesque location above the Müglitz River, a few kilometers south of the capital of Saxony – Dresden. The castle was rebuilt over the centuries, so today it is a mix of baroque and renaissance. A beautiful garden is adjacent to the castle. continue reading
Lilienstein
The most beautiful Table Mountain
Lilienstein (415 meters above sea level) has the reputation of being the most beautiful table sandstone mountain above the Elbe valley. It is a symbol of Saxon Switzerland National Park continue reading
View of Wildeck Castle
Beautiful castle in Zschopau
The bridge over the river offers perhaps the most beautiful view of Wildeck Castle continue reading
Oybin Castle
Small castle on Table Mountain
In the spa and excursion town of Oybin, on the German side of the Lusatian Mountains, we find a beautiful sandstone table mountain and the ruins of the castle of the same name. The castle has many views both directly from the city and from the surrounding hills. There are also ruins of a Gothic monastery in the area continue reading
Monument to the Battle of the Nations
The largest building of its kind in Europe
The Battle of the Nations Memorial (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) is located southeast of the center of Leipzig. It is reminiscent of the Battle of Leipzig in October 1813, in which Prussia and its allies defeated Napoleon. With a height of 91 meters, it is the largest building of its kind in Europe. The author of the monument is the German architect Bruno Schmitz. The foundation stone was laid in 1898 and the building was inaugurated to mark the centenary of the battle on October 18, 1913. continue reading
Scharfenstein Castle
The largest castle in the Zschopau valley
Scharfenstein Castle can be found just a few kilometers south of the town of Zschopau. The castle is typical for its cylindrical tower and snow-white palace. The castle tower is accessible and offers a beautiful view of the region. continue reading
Swedish pits
Rock pass in Saxon Switzerland
The Swedish pits are a short distance from Bastei. It is a beautiful rock pass, which is very neglected, thanks to the most popular place in Saxon Switzerland. I can only recommend going through the Swedish pits from Basteie. It is similar to going to Adršpach, Prachovské skály or Český ráj and not many people are here. continue reading
Königstein Fortress
The biggest fortress in Europe
Fortress founded by Czech King Václav III. is the largest fortress in Europe. The tower system has a circumference of 2 km and it reaches a height of over 40 meters. This has made this fortress unreliable for centuries. Here you can see a cross-section of history from the Middle Ages to almost the present. The tour takes care of all day! continue reading
Luž
The highest peak of the Lusatian Mountains
Directly on the border with Germany stands the beautiful volcano – Luž (793 m above sea level). It is the highest peak of the Lusatian Mountains and a beautiful view of the surrounding volcanic hills. continue reading
Dresden Frauenkirche
One of the most important Baroque buildings in Germany
The Frauenkirche (Church of the Virgin Mary) is an Evangelical Lutheran church in Dresden, Germany. It is one of the symbols of the Saxon metropolis. The dome of the church, called die Steinerne Glocke or stone bell, is one of the largest north of the Alps. It weighs about 12,000 tons and has an inner diameter of 26.15 meters. The building with a total height of 91.23 m, a width of 41.96 m and a length of 50.02 m is made of Saxon sandstone. For II. During World War II, the church was completely destroyed, its reconstruction began only in 1994. It was consecrated again in 2005. continue reading
City Hall in Chemnitz
The most important monument in Chemnitz
The biggest monument in Chemnitz, literally, is the monumental town hall. You will find it in the very center of the city on the Neumarkt square. It is definitely worth climbing the local Rathausturm for interesting views of the city. continue reading
Inner courtyard
A beautiful castle in the foothills of the Ore Mountains
Lauenstein is associated with falconry. Even here at the castle we can see several specimens of raptors and owls. continue reading
Rakotzbrücke
The most famous bridge in Saxony
The famous and very photogenic Rakotzbrücke, aka Devil's Bridge, can be found just a short distance from the town of Kromlau in Saxony. The bridge was built in the 19th century across the local Rakotzsee lake. You can see not only the bridge, but also the organ and the fountain. Apart from the tours around the bridge, you can go on a short hike in the local Kromlauer rhododendron park, or visit the Altes Schloss Castle in Kromlau. You can leave your car in the large parking lot in front of the city (paid). Entrance to the park itself is free. It's only a few minutes' walk from the parking lot to the bridge. continue reading
Friedensglocke
The highest peak of the German Ore Mountains
The top of this mountain is quite vast and you will also find a nice bell continue reading
Wolkenstein Castle
A beautiful castle in the valley of the Zschopau river
In the Zschopau river valley in the German part of the Ore Mountains you will find a number of interesting castles. One of them is Wolkenstein built on a rocky promontory. The castle stands right next to a small picturesque town continue reading
Kuckuckstein Castle
Castle looking like a castle
A short distance from the highway leading to Dresden, you will find the small town of Liebstadt, in which the beautiful Kuckuckstein Castle is located. At first glance, it looks more like a medieval castle. The most famous guest of the castle was Napoleon Bonaparte himself. continue reading
