"Meissen - home of porcelaine and "Fummel"" Meißen by tini58de

Meißen Travel Guide: 96 reviews and 403 photos

While visiting Dresden, we went on a day trip to Meissen, which is close by.

All I knew was, that there is this world famous Meissen porcelaine/china manufacture - I didn't know, that Meissen is a wonderful medieval town in a wonderful landscape.

Truly a travel destination to recommend!

Last visit to Meißen: May 2001
Intro Written Apr 18, 2003
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Take the tram from Dresden Transportation (1)

We took the tram/regional train from and to Dresden and walked most of the way. There is a small shuttle bus that we... more travel advice

Market Sqare and Townhall Things to Do (3)

The Townhall was built between 1470 and 1486 in the Gothic style. It is the oldest townhall in Saxony. The market... more travel advice

Home of the famous Meissen Fummel Restaurants (1)

When in Meißen, go to this bakery and ask for the famous Meißner Fummel. It looks like a loaf of bread blown up by a... more travel advice

Frauenkirche Things to Do (3)

The Church of our Lady dates back to 1205, when it was first mentioned. The gothic church as it is still today was built... more travel advice

Shopping (1)
Meissener Porzellan

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Comments (18)

sue_stone Jan 16, 2007 at 4:57 AM Report Abuse

If I'm ever in Meissen I will make sure I try the famous Meissen Fummel!
globetrott Jan 8, 2007 at 9:48 PM Report Abuse

great infos and pics ! Never heared of THAT sort of Fummel... 'Of Meissen Men' by J.Steinbeck, den Kommentar von Themajor finde ich herrlich !!
sandysmith Apr 1, 2006 at 11:23 AM Report Abuse

I hope we have time for a trip here too
themajor Sep 13, 2005 at 12:37 AM Report Abuse

Fascinating see the birthplace of the crossed swords porcelain. It looks delightful. Didn't Steinbeck once write a book about the place? 'Of Meissen Men'?!
XenoHumph Sep 29, 2004 at 11:27 AM Report Abuse

Great page, as usual! i went there a long time ago!
truus_s Jan 10, 2004 at 11:47 AM Report Abuse

Meissen look also great!!Super photos..
herzog63 May 15, 2003 at 3:45 AM Report Abuse

Wow! Meissen looks like another of those Fantasticly Beautiful Medieval German towns that I've never heard of! Looks like a great area for a bicycle tour! The fummel sounds yummy too!
sim1 May 14, 2003 at 12:37 PM Report Abuse

Great page! Meissen looks like a beautiful town! Good story about the bread! I hope the floods haven't damaged this place too much :-(
pepples46 Apr 29, 2003 at 12:53 AM Report Abuse

ich kann den Fummel nicht finden....nehme zwei Tassen Meissener :-))sweet wee place
margaretvn Apr 27, 2003 at 3:48 AM Report Abuse

good page - will try and get there this year when we are near Dresden - thanks for the tips