Dresden, Freiberg, Grimma, Torgau, Leipzig
All highlights in 3 days
As early as the late 16th century, Saxony was known by the name of “Motherland of the Reformation”. Explore the region's rich heritage from this period.
All highlights in 3 days
On the traces of the Reformation
Brief details about the tour
| Route | Dresden – Freiberg & Grimma – Torgau & Leipzig |
| Distance | 283 km (with car) |
| Duration | 3 days on tour |
| What to expect | Explore Dresden Church of Our Lady, Silbermann organs, and political centre of Reformation. |
| Best time to visit | All year round, ideally in spring and autumn |
| Suitable for | Cultural travellers, and fans of religious travel. |
State capital of Saxony
Day 1 in Dresden
State capital of Saxony
Themed city walk with Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) and Jägerhof, once the site of a monastery. Visit the world-famous Dresden State Art Collections with the largest collection of items from the Reformation period, including the Old Masters Picture Gallery with the most comprehensive Cranach collection in the world. Tour of Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady), which embodies Martin Luther’s idea for an ideal Protestant church building.
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Dresden - Freiberg: 40 km
Day 2 in Freiberg & Grimma
Ore Mountains
Freiberg
Tour of Freiberg Cathedral, the burial place of the Protestant Wettins, with performance on the famous Silbermann organs. Tour of Freudenstein Castle, seat of Prince Henry the Pious who implemented the Reformation in Saxony.
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Dresden - Freiberg: 40 km
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Freiberg - Grimma: 60 km
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Grimma - Nimbschen (Luther Trail): 35 km
Grimma and Luther Trail
Visit the church of the former Augustinian Monastery in Grimma where Luther used to preach frequently. Get to know the nearby ruins of Nimbschen Monastery on a guided tour, where Luther`s wife Katharina served as a nun.
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Tip: Short hike on the Saxon Luther Trail, e. g. from Grimma to Nimbschen (3 km).
Day 3 in Torgau & Leipzig
Torgau
Torgau, the political centre of Reformation, awaits you with different sites related to the Reformation: Hartenfels Castle as residence of the electors, with the famous “Wendelstein” spiral staircase and the first newly built Protestant church building consecrated by Luther, the last residence of Katharina von Bora, the St. Mary’s Church with Katharina von Bora epitaph, and the altarpiece by Lucas Cranach the Elder, as well as beautiful Renaissance houses.
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Tip: A hearty meal at “Herr Käthe” restaurant.
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Grimma - Torgau: 53 km
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Torgau - Leipzig: 55 km
Leipzig
The Leipzig Disputation between Luther and Johannes Eck took place in Leipzig in 1519: themed guided city tour/walk including St. Thomas’ Church and St. Niclas‘ Church, municipal museum, Bach Museum.
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