"Dipplodiswalde: Remember Me to One Who Lives There" Dippoldiswalde by richiecdisc

Dippoldiswalde Travel Guide: 19 reviews and 60 photos

Dippoldiswalde is a perfect example of a place that proves that going to a destination you have never heard of can be a very good thing. Germany certainly draws crowds with the best of European heavy weights and for good reason with its plethora of hilltop castles, historical old city centers, and a strong adherence to traditional values that trickles down to things as simple but integral as cuisine. But the majority of such tourists trample mostly to Bavaria and it is only recently that any appreciable numbers stumbled upon Saxony. Even those adventurous enough to venture there rarely make it past Dresden, Leipzig and perhaps the sandstone formations affectionately referred to as the Switzerland of Saxony. No, Dippoldiswalde is not on the tourist map though with a hilltop castle of its own, a beautiful cathedral and cobblestone streets, it has many of the features to do so. The truth is there are lots of small towns just like Dipps as locals call it. They have just as much charm as their more famous brethren but how many can the tourist mobs get to really? Well, thankfully, not all. So, if you are interested in seeing Germany sans the masses head to some of the smaller towns like Dipps. You just might be surprised at what you find.

She once was a true love of mine....

you could saw we were blown away by the whole day

Or like me, you just might fall in love. Not just with the city. Not even with the general populace. But with an incredibly beautiful local girl who would become my wife. Thanks Dipps!

thanks to VTers once again

Antji,Maggies,Seppoman,Sabsi,US,SandySmith,B_Caro

Coming from near and faraway, some of our very best VT friends came to make our special day all the more special.

Antji(Dresden),Maggies(Krakow),Seppoman(Dusseldorf),Sabsi(Dusseldorf),SandySmith(Liverpool), and B_Caro (Belgium).

Sandy's husband Dave, technically not a VTer despite his many photos on VT, acted as our main photographer, but thanks to everyone for your great photos that captured a day we'll never forget.

Last visit to Dippoldiswalde: Jun 2006
Intro Updated Aug 20, 2006
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Reviews (19)

he knows who's been naughty - Dippoldiswalde

Weinachts Man? Local Customs (3)

Okay, this was a bit hokey but it must be great as a kid when this German version of Santa Claus comes in and makes you... more travel advice

more candles and why not - Dippoldiswalde

After Christmas Eve Dinner Nightlife (2)

After a big Christmas Eve feast, the family retires into the living room, the candles are lit on the tree and everywhere... more travel advice

Christmas as you've always dreamt it - Dippoldiswalde

real candles on the Christmas Tree Local Customs (3)

Another great Christmas tradition in Germany is putting real candles on the Christmas Tree. I thought this was a bit... more travel advice

fried egg over ham on lovely German bread - Dippoldiswalde

Breakfast Restaurants (4)

D taught me how to make her favorite breakfast of a fried egg over fried schinken (ham) and now she admits that I make... more travel advice

Travelogues (1)

Written Aug 18, 2006

8 photos

Are You Going to Scarborough Fair?

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Comments (10)

Luchonda Jun 2, 2007 at 7:50 PM Report Abuse

Nice restaurant tips, is there a full service day and night?
Bwana_Brown Sep 1, 2006 at 1:48 AM Report Abuse

Richie, a great account of your second 'big day' with D! Personally, I kind of like small off the beaten path places like this.
tessy Aug 29, 2006 at 1:45 PM Report Abuse

I still remember when you told me that you will go to Dresden the first time and that ther is somebody..... Great , that the fairy tale is true!
SharrieShaw Aug 29, 2006 at 1:53 AM Report Abuse

Looks like one fairy-tale wedding :-) I'm not into history so those facts are lost on me! Nice pix though.
Trekki Aug 26, 2006 at 4:31 AM Report Abuse

Ahh, this is wonderful :-)) As Sandy already wrote, so much poetic and loving :-)) I am happy for both of you and still regret that I couldn't join. Continue to be ambassadors for Saxony's little towns :-)
daarth Aug 24, 2006 at 1:58 AM Report Abuse

Congratulatons!!!
MATIM Aug 23, 2006 at 2:48 AM Report Abuse

Wonderful, congratulations to the both of you!
Gili_S Aug 20, 2006 at 11:51 AM Report Abuse

Just wonderful. You are beautiful happy couple, congratulation and all the best wishes :)
sandysmith Aug 19, 2006 at 8:21 AM Report Abuse

glad you found time for writing, your usual eloquent, poetic style and of course some great pics ;-) Dave is chuffed with his recognition too! Oh where did you saw the wood - nice local custom that
DoreenDe Aug 18, 2006 at 7:49 PM Report Abuse

..a true love of yours....