"Beautiful Sachsen" Top 5 Page for this destination Land Sachsen by magor65

Land Sachsen Travel Guide: 4,024 reviews and 12,422 photos

Sachsen (Saxony) is the easternmost state of Germany bordering on Poland and the Czech Republic. Its history is strictly connected with the House of Wettin, who ruled Sachsen for over 800 years and for some time were also kings of Poland. They left numerous castles and palaces which now attract tourists from every corner of the world. Geographically the region belongs to one of the most picturesque parts of Europe. Mountains, hills, rock formations offer possibilities of active tourism. The meandring Elbe river invites you to explore the region on numerous pleasure boats. Dresden, Leipzig and other towns have a rich cultural offer, including concerts or visiting museums.
For us it was interesting to look for traces of Slovian past in this very German state. The town of Bautzen (Budysin) is still inhabited by Slovian minority of Sorbs and all names in this place are in two languages.
We spent three beautiful sunny days in Sachsen. Not enough to see all that we wanted to see, but enough to decide that we must come back.

Last visit to Land Sachsen: May 2007
Intro Updated Jun 5, 2007
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Reviews (14)

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Comments (10)

christine.j Nov 12, 2008 at 4:27 AM Report Abuse

A very informative page and excellent pictures. You were so lucky with the weather, as I can see from the blue sky in your photos.
BillNJ Apr 6, 2008 at 12:02 PM Report Abuse

Great tips and photos -- lots of information here. Please also tell us about the food and beer. :) Best from New Jersey, Bill
iandsmith Feb 15, 2008 at 5:33 PM Report Abuse

Excellent stuff, I'm heading back there next month and you've opened my eyes to a few more possibilities
alancollins Dec 1, 2007 at 11:44 AM Report Abuse

I was lucky enough to spend 1 day in Dresden four years ago. Nice tips and photos.
richiecdisc Nov 15, 2007 at 12:05 PM Report Abuse

My home away from home (my wife is from here) but not made it to Pravcicka Brana despite a couple attempts. I will have to try harder from the looks of it.
HORSCHECK Aug 7, 2007 at 12:59 PM Report Abuse

Fantastic page with brilliant photos. You obviously had clear blue sky. When I was in Dresden I also went to Pillnitz for half a day. It looks like there are many more lovely places to explore. Keep up the good work .... :-)
Nemorino Jul 11, 2007 at 2:42 PM Report Abuse

Interesting and insightful tips on Dresden and vicinity. I never knew that the name Dresden comes from the Sorbian word "dreszdany", meaning a place inhabited by riverside forest people.
Bwana_Brown Jun 11, 2007 at 12:12 PM Report Abuse

Stupendous is all I can say! What a great page with an imposing fortress, beautiful natural rock arch, 'materialistic' ghosts (I hate that type) and the Blaues Wonder!! It is great to see Dresden being restored from the WW2 destruction.
wroclawiak Jun 8, 2007 at 10:57 AM Report Abuse

Beautiful pages and splendid pics about Saxony
vtveen Jun 7, 2007 at 10:14 AM Report Abuse

Nice tips (and pics); see you did almost the same as we did in 'Land Sachsen'.