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Places to visit: from cities and regions to castles and UNESCO World Heritage sites

Destinations in Saxony

Saxony's urban beauties

Alongside Saxony's three major cities Leipzig, Dresden, and Chemnitz, the line-up of small towns along the Elbe and Mulde rivers have a special charm. Discover those and more delightful historic towns here!

Leipzig

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Chemnitz

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Dresden

© S. Rose

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Saxony's palaces and castles

Saxony is home to 1,000 palaces, castles, and gardens, including medieval fortresses and Baroque gems linked to Augustus the Strong. Many house museums, cafés, or host concerts and festivals. Discover majestic architecture, cultural treasures, and enchanting venues – perfect for your next castle road trip!

UNESCO World Heritage

Saxony is home to three UNESCO World Heritage sites. As diverse as they are – from picturesque landscape architecture and tangible mining heritage to a living example of historic preservation – all three contribute to Saxony’s reputation as Germany’s leading cultural destination.

Saxony's holiday regions

Whether you’re looking to enjoy nature, explore cultural treasures, or embark on a family adventure, Saxony’s holiday regions will captivate you with their unique character and quintessential Saxon charm. One thing they all have in common are breathtaking sceneries and cultural treasures. And each region offers its own particular highlights – be it the lake landscape of Leipzig Region, Chemnitz.Zwickau.Region., the cradle of modern automotive engineering, or the historic wine region of Dresden Elbland.

Discover for yourself what makes Saxony so special: Welcoming hosts and our travel tips will help you find the perfect destination for your active, cultural, or family break.

Find your perfect holidays – in Saxony’s most beautiful regions!