Muskauer Park
Saxony's only UNESCO World Heritage Site is the park landscape near Bad Muskau. From 1815 Hermann Fürst von Pückler put on this masterpiece of garden architecture. It extends on the German and the Polish side of the border river Neisse. The Muskauer Park offers extensive meadows, numerous lakes, rivers and bridges as well as the center of the park the New Castle Muskau.
Dresden
Even without a World Heritage title, art and culture make Saxony's provincial capital Dresden a tourist magnet. The Frauenkirche (left) was destroyed at the end of the Second World War and remained a warning ruin for decades. It was not until the fall of the Wall that reconstruction began, using as much original material as possible. Since reopening in 2005, Dresden has lost its landmark.
Elbwiesen
The well-known silhouette with the baroque old town can be seen well from the opposite riverbank. The undeveloped Elbwiesen on large sections, which extend in Dresden over 30 kilometers along the river, especially in summer for walks or a picnic. For culture lovers there are movie nights and concerts in the open air.
Saxon Switzerland
If one follows the Elbe Valley upstream, it is only a few kilometers to the Saxon Switzerland, as the Elbe Sandstone Mountains are also called. The hallmarks of the National Park region are bizarre rock formations that are up to 730 meters high. If you want to climb or hike, this is the place for you.
The cheaper Berlin
Leipzig recently celebrated its millennial existence. However, the city is not old-fashioned. Especially with young people, it is celebrated as the better (and even cheaper) Berlin. In the abandoned cotton mill in the west of Leipzig, for example, many artists have moved into their studios. Also in the numerous pubs and galleries reflects the living and creative of the city.
Leipzig
Founded as a trading and trade fair city, Leipzig's name is closely linked to Johann Sebastian Bach. Although the world-famous composer and organist was not born there, the city is considered his main site. This is remembered by the Bach Archive, the Bach Museum and the annual Bach Festival. In the Thomaskirche, where he ran the St. Thomas Choir from 1723 to 1750, there is also his grave.
Erzgebirge
Hiking in summer, skiing in winter and in two countries. In the Ore Mountains runs the border between Germany and the Czech Republic. On the German side, on the Fichtelberg, lies Oberwiesenthal - with 914 meters the highest town in Germany. A cable car takes visitors up to Fichtelberg.
Meissen porcelain
The city of Meissen is known internationally for its porcelain. In 1708, for the first time in Europe, the noble material was produced here. The symbol of the porcelain manufactory are two crossed swords. Meissen porcelain is today one of the internationally most famous German products.
Görlitz
The easternmost city of Germany was almost spared devastation during the Second World War. That is why Görlitz shines today with 4000 historic buildings from different eras. This also attracts the international film scene: Görlitz was the location for several Hollywood films, such as "Grand Budapest Hotel". Many call the city lovingly Görliwood.
Sorbs
Recognized as a national minority in Germany, the Sorbs are a Slavic people living in Lower Lusatia in Brandenburg and Upper Lusatia in Saxony. The Sorbs are known among other things for their costumes. Mostly, these are only worn on special holidays. Or as here at the annual "International Folklore Festival Lausitz".
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