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10 reasons why Saxony in Germany should be on your travel list
21.07.2023 - 07:45 / roughguides.com
Cultural delights, stunning nature, curious traditions. Saxony Germany — which borders Poland and the Czech Republic — is much loved for its diverse attractions. Here are 10 reasons why the region is a great choice to discover (yet) another side of Germany.
A bit of nostalgia and lots of great views: Saxony’s capital city Dresden is often compared to Florence thanks to its enchanting palaces, churches and belltower silhouette. Dresden is home to the oldest and biggest paddle steamer fleet in the world.
“Sächsische Dampfschiffahrt” runs nine historic wheel steamers making their way up and down the river past lovely scenery. Summer (obviously) is best for a nostalgic Elbe river ride.
Choose from a range of trips, including downriver to Meissen, home to the eponymous porcelain, and upriver to Saxon Switzerland, past some remarkable mansions, vineyards and castles.
We have a particularly soft spot for the route to Pillnitz Palace and Park. This former summer residence of the kings of Saxony is delightfully set by the river and features a Baroque park as well as English-style landscaped gardens.
Be prepared for arriving in style as visitors come ashore at a riverside pavilion built for the purpose of impressing river-travelling guests.
Dresden Old Town, Saxony Germany © Sebastian Rose
Speaking of Saxon Switzerland: Elbe River has done its part to create a visually stunning set of mountains. They might not be high but they are certainly very dramatic.
Bizarrely shaped rock fingers which steeply rise up in the sky and table mountains are favourites with free climbers and (ordinary) hikers. Some have compared the region’s look to a wooded version of the Monument Valley.
Whatever your associations might be, we’re pretty confident that you’ll delight in the views of a unique river and mountain landscape.
Be it from the popular Bastei Bridge or other Saxon Switzerland beauty spots.
Tip: Try the Painters’ Way hiking trail and follow in the footstep of Romantic artists such as Caspar David Friedrich who found inspiration for their paintings in the area’s natural beauty.
Schrammsteine sunset, Germany © Sebastian Rose
If old industrial sites becoming playgrounds for modern art are your thing, you’ll love Spinnerei Leipzig. Once Europe’s largest cotton-spinning mill, the over 750,000 square feet space has, since the country’s reunification in the early 1990s, evolved into a hub for galleries and artist’s studios.
There are all kinds of contemporary art to be explored, including paintings, photography, sculpture and video, from German and international artists.
Tip: Visit Spinnerei for one of their events, such as a gallery tour or open studios weekend. Or stay in one of the four “Meisterzimmer” rental apartments on site
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