"Meißen - 1000 years of history" Top 5 Page for this destination Meißen by german_eagle

Meißen Travel Guide: 121 reviews and 514 photos

view from the Ratsweinberg of the old town

Meissen is called the “cradle of Saxony”. In 929 King Heinrich I. founded a military camp on the hill. Later a first castle was built on that hill, which became a Bishop’s residence in 1068. Since 1089 the Wettin dynasty, Counts of Meissen at that time, started to form Saxony as a powerful state in Germany.

in the old town (Frauenkirche)

Meissen has a charming old town with narrow cobbled streets, paved with cobblestones, Gothic and Renaissance houses. The castle Albrechtsburg and the Cathedral, both built on the hill above the old town, dominate the silhouette of Meissen.

The first European porcelain manufacture made the name of Meissen well-known all around the world.

In the nearby vineyards one can do relaxing walks and taste excellent white wine.

Last visit to Meißen: Dec 2001
Intro Updated Jan 8, 2005
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Reviews (42)

Castle garden walk Off The Beaten Path (9)

The nice garden/park on three sides of the castle hill is worth a short walk if you have the time. It's not a formal... more travel advice

former Jakob chapel Off The Beaten Path (9)

The former chapel, dedicated to St. Jakob, was erected about 1480 on the grounds of a former castle by the water, first... more travel advice

Ohmsche Villa Off The Beaten Path (9)

The house was built 1870, bought and re-decorated by Dr. Felix Ohm in 1898. They guy was owner of the above mentioned... more travel advice

Bratwurst Restaurants (7)

As in any German town you can of course get a Bratwurst from a street vendor. Very popular is the place right on... more travel advice

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HORSCHECK Oct 3, 2012 at 3:21 AM

Ingo, another set of great new tips here. The Elberadweg sounds like my sort of thing. Well done.
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BruceDunning Apr 5, 2009 at 1:21 PM

The more I am looking into this area, the more I want to see all very soon. Thank you for your guidance.
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Sjalen Apr 25, 2007 at 12:03 PM

Just me returning :)
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Jasen71 Nov 11, 2005 at 9:44 AM

A really great pages on meissen.. well worth returning too.. Cheers Jasen
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matcrazy1 Feb 24, 2005 at 8:27 AM

Schloss Proshwitz and weekend of the open wineries sound very interesting.
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bugulma Jan 11, 2005 at 10:36 PM

Schloss Proschwitz looks great!!
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Nemorino Jan 9, 2005 at 8:45 AM

Too bad that weekend of the open wineries is the last weekend of August, because that's when we have our Museum Riverbank Festival here in Frankfurt. -- I was the first one to look at your nice new travelogue on Schloss Proschwitz.
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globetrott Jan 8, 2005 at 2:47 PM

Excellent infos and great pics, Ingo ! It is a pity it rained a lot while I was in Meissen last time....
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AndreSTGT Jan 27, 2004 at 1:25 PM

Lovely page! Meissen is such a beautiful town!!
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XenoHumph Oct 29, 2003 at 11:47 AM

Fantastic page! I went there once, it is very beautiful!