"Getting my cake and eating it too in Meissen" Top 5 Page for this destination Meißen by richiecdisc

Meißen Travel Guide: 121 reviews and 514 photos

As the oldest city in Saxony, Meissen, at over 1000 years old, is often referred to as its "cradle" but it's not this distinction alone that draws people to it. The picturesque old town is crowned with a medieval quarter that sits majestically atop a hill, looking down on the Elbe River below. Along with this great array of architectural marvels is the city's world renown in the realm of porcelain and central role in the production of fine white wines. Despite all these assets and its close proximity to the Saxon capital of Dresden, Meissen has escaped becoming overly commercialized or crowded. In fact, many visitors to Germany will not have heard of it, but that's okay, it's their loss and your gain.

Last visit to Meißen: Jan 2003
Intro Updated Nov 16, 2003
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Reviews (12)

walking the cobblestone streets and shopping - Meißen

window shopping Shopping (1)

Meissen is an upscale city so the shops tend to be expensive but it's a great place to window shop and you're bound to... more travel advice

looking for a place to taste wine - Meißen

try the wine too Local Customs (1)

Meissen plays a central role in the wine production from the rich grape growing areas that surround it. If you would... more travel advice

a nicer photo without the cars, no? - Meißen

baby you can drive my car Transportation (1)

There are very good train connections between Dresden and Meissen, leaving every half hour and taking 40 minutes for the... more travel advice

Schloss Moritzburg Off The Beaten Path (1)

This Baroque palace was built in 1723 and was the former hunting lodge of the Wettiners. The gardens and setting of the... more travel advice

Things to Do (3)
See All Torhaus - Museum
Restaurants (2)
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Bwana_Brown Jun 8, 2006 at 11:52 AM

Hey Richie, it was interesting to read this page on some of the earlier adventures you and D had in Germany! All that talk of beer has now made me thirsty!
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syllybabe May 16, 2003 at 2:14 AM

have you gone back to Meissen yet? wondering if finally the restaurant opened... :-)
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Madschick Apr 19, 2003 at 7:35 AM

very nice page, Ritchie! Apparently you DID enjoy Meissen!!! It is very understandable, we did, too!
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Antji Mar 30, 2003 at 1:56 AM

I see your personal guide showed you the best places...;) great pics and tipps!
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annk Mar 21, 2003 at 6:46 PM

Nice to find such a wonderful town without traffic or heaps of tourists. Enjoyable page!
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sandysmith Mar 18, 2003 at 3:06 PM

bet you can't wait to get back here ;-)
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DoreenDe Mar 18, 2003 at 5:19 AM

Soon we will be there and maybe this time we are lucky with the wine place :o)
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soncnica Mar 17, 2003 at 11:42 PM

Great page about a cute little town.
Goes well with the cake ;)
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zrim Mar 17, 2003 at 3:05 PM

Nice stories to go with the beautiful photos. Some hunting lodge.
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acemj Mar 17, 2003 at 4:22 AM

The photo of the arch with the shadows is outstanding. Let's hope this place stays relatively free of tourists.