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Explore Germany: Saxony

Except for Dresden and perhaps Leipzig, Saxony is not known as a hot spot for foreign tourists. However, there are areas along the border of Czech Republic such as the Lusatian Mountains, Ore Mountains, Saxon Switzerland, and Vogtland, which attract visitors, largely other Germans. More so than other regions in Germany, Saxony offers well preserved historic towns such as Meißen, Freiberg, Pirna, Bautzen, and Görlitz.

Popular Destinations - Saxony

Adorf

Adorf is a small town and district in the Vogtlandkreis to the south-west of the Free State of Saxony, Germany. Adorf can be translated as "A-village", the "A" coming from old German word for water. Gettengrün, a village within the district, borders…

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Altenberg

Altenberg is a town in the Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge district, in the Free State of Saxony, Germany. It is situated in the Ore Mountains, close to the border with the Czech Republic, 15 km northwest of Teplice, and 32 km south of Dresden. It…

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Annaberg-Buchholz

Annaberg-Buchholz (German pronunciation: [ˈanabɛɐ̯k ˈbuːx.hɔlts]) is a town in the Free State of Saxony, Germany, in the Erzgebirge, capital of the district Erzgebirgskreis.

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Arnsdorf

Arnsdorf is a municipality in the district of Bautzen, in Saxony, Germany.

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Arzberg-Triestewitz

Arzberg-Triestewitz is a municipality in the district Nordsachsen, in Saxony, Germany.

Aue

Aue (German pronunciation: [ˈaʊ.ə]) is a small town in Germany at the outlet of the river Schwarzwasser into the river Mulde in the Ore Mountains, and has roughly 18,000 inhabitants. Aue was the administrative seat of the former district of Aue-Schwarzenberg…

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Auerbach

Auerbach is a town in the Vogtlandkreis. It is deemed to be the center of the east Vogtland in the Free State of Saxony, Germany.

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Augustusburg

Augustusburg is a town in the district of Mittelsachsen, in the Free State of Saxony, Germany. It is situated 12 km east of Chemnitz. Augustusburg is known for the Jagdschloss (hunting castle) Augustusburg.

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Bad Düben

Bad Düben (German pronunciation: [ˌbaːt ˈdyːbən]) is a town in the district of Nordsachsen in the Free State of Saxony in Germany. It is situated at the southern end of the national park Dübener Heide (Heath of Düben), between the rivers Elbe…

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Bad Elster

Bad Elster is a spa town in the Vogtlandkreis district, in the Free State of Saxony, Germany. The Elster Mountains are ideal for tourists, hikers, mushroom gatherers, and winter athletes. The soft slopes are even appropriate for the casual hiker.

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Most Popular Destinations in Germany

Germany has numerous cities of interest to tourists; these are the top nine travel destinations:

Berlin - the reunified and reinvigorated capital of Germany; known for its division during the Cold War - and the Berlin Wall. Today its a metropolis of diversity with elegant clubs, galleries and traditional restaurants. It is also a haven for shoppers.
Bremen - one of the most important cities in northern Germany, its old town will be of interest to travelers who want a slice of history.
Cologne - Germany's fourth-largest city. Cologne was founded by the Romans and is 2000 years old with its huge cathedral, Romanesque churches, and archaeological sites. Cologne also well known for its carnival and its Christopher-Street-Day parade. Don't forget to try the local cuisine and of course the local beer, called "Kölsch".
Dresden - once called Florence on the Elbe, and world-famous for its Frauenkirche and historic center which was destroyed during the war, the city offers more than what the average traveller can expect: Great festivals, all kinds of cultural entertainment, vibrant night life, and surrounded by beautiful natural vistas. Dresden hosts the Staatlichen Kunstsammlungen Dresden (Dresden State Art Collections) which is one of the world's most impressive museums and collections. The art collections consist of eleven museums, of which the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister and the Grünes Gewölbe are the most well-known.
Dusseldorf - Germany's capital of fashion, the capital city of North Rhine-Westphalia offers a wide scale of fascinating new architecture. Right along the shores of river Rhine, the "Altstadt" and the "Medienhafen" are among the best places in Germany to enjoy a vibrant nightlife. Being one of the country's wealthiest cities, the atmosphere is very pleasant. Germans call it "the only metropolis ending with -dorf (German for village)".
Frankfurt - Germany's leading financial center, transportation hub, seat of the European Central Bank (ECB), international trade fair center (Book Fair, Motor Show), hub of multicultural activity (30% Immigrants), and site of numerous world-class museums and theaters. It is also Germany's only city with enough skyscrapers to have a skyline.
Hamburg - Germany's second-largest city, famous for its harbour as well as its liberal and tolerant culture. Don't miss the Reeperbahn with its night clubs and casinos. Hamburg is also popular for its many musicals.
Hannover - One of Germany's newer tourist cities, having hosted various international events in recent times.
Munich - Bavaria's beautiful capital city and Southern Germany's primate city. Third largest city in Germany, Munich is the site of the famous Oktoberfest and the gateway to the Alps.
Nuremberg - Second largest city in Bavaria, after WW2 over 90% of the old-town was destroyed. Today it has already been reconstructed, including the Gothic Kaiserburg Castle (Emperor's Castle of the Holy Roman Empire of German Nation). You can also visit the Nazi party rally grounds, the Documentation Centre and Courtroom 600 - venue of the Nuremberg Trails.