Select Vacation Rentals and detailed Travel Guides
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

Gohlis

Gohlis is an area in the north-west of the city of Leipzig, Germany. Only in 1890 was it absorbed into the city. It is known as the place, where Friedrich Schiller worked on the second act of Don Carlos and wrote his first edition of the famous Ode to…

Related: Gohlis travel guide

Kohren-Sahlis

Kohren-Sahlis is a town in the Leipzig district, in the Free State of Saxony, Germany.

Related: Kohren-Sahlis travel guide

Colditz

Colditz is a city in the Free State of Saxony, Germany, near Leipzig, located on the banks of the river Mulde. The city has a population of 5,188 (2005).

Related: Colditz travel guide

Struppen

Struppen is a municipality in the Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge district, in Saxony, Germany.

Related: Struppen travel guide

Zeithain

Zeithain is a municipality in the district of Meißen, in Saxony, Germany. During World War II a large prisoner-of-war camp, Stalag IV-B/H, was located here. A memorial and museum commemorate it.

Related: Zeithain travel guide

Grossröhrsdorf

Großröhrsdorf is a town in the district of Bautzen, in the eastern part of the Free State of Saxony, Germany.

Related: Grossröhrsdorf travel guide

Thalheim

Thalheim is a town in the district Erzgebirgskreis, in the Free State of Saxony, Germany. It is situated 5 km east of Stollberg, and 16 km south of Chemnitz.

Related: Thalheim travel guide

Krumhermersdorf

Krumhermersdorf is a neighborhood of Zschopau in Erzgebirgskreis.

Related: Krumhermersdorf travel guide

Rossau

Rossau is a municipality in the district of Mittelsachsen, in Saxony, Germany.

Related: Rossau travel guide

Meerane

Meerane is a town in the Zwickau district of Saxony, Germany. It lies midway between the towns of Chemnitz and Zwickau.

Related: Meerane travel guide

«first ‹previous 1 2 ... 8 9 10 ... 17 18 next› last»
Sort by: popularity alphabetical recently added

Browse our comprehensive collection of Germany vacation rentals and travel guides organized by destination, with detailed, personal destination guides for many different locations. Each of vacation rentals and holiday apartments are hand picked to meet our stringent quality requirements. You can book those all conveniently online. In addition, we work very closely with each of our property owners so that we can offer you special discounts, as well as last minute availability offers with substantial savings! The combination of our vacation rentals and travel guides will let you truly 'Live like a German' during your Germany vacation.

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.