Leipzig Friedliche Revolution 1989
Leipzig is considered an important centre of the peaceful revolution of 1989.
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Kohrener Land
With its extensive forests, meadows and rivers, the Kohrener Land is a popular destination for hikes. -
Schloss Altranstädt
Originally built as a monastery estate around 1200, the castle was constructed as a three-winged complex at the end of the 16th -beginning of the 17th century. -
Richard Wagner in Leipzig
Born in Leipzig in 1813, the composer Richard Wagner is one of the city's most famous children. -
Sächsisches Burgenland
Saxon Burgenland entices visitors with a journey back in time to the Middle Ages. -
Schloß und Park Machern
Machern Castle with its adjoining park was built on the remains of an older castle complex in the 18th century. -
Schloss Trebsen
Not far from Leipzig in Saxony's castle and heathland, Trebsen Castle rises above the western bank of the Mulde. -
Ringelnatz-Stadt Wurzen
In the Ringelnatz town of Wurzen, visitors follow in the footsteps of the famous poet. -
Schloss Colditz
With its gleaming white façade, Colditz Castle is one of the most beautiful Renaissance buildings in Saxony. -
Seepark Auenhain
The Seepark Auenhain is picturesquely situated on the shores of Lake Markkleeberg. -
Wehrkirche Beucha
Already in the 13th century the oldest parts of the Beucha mountain church were built as a fortified church on a rock above the Kirchbruch lake. -
Torgau Stadt der Renaissance
Torgau is widely known as the "town of the Renaissance", as hardly any other town in Saxony has so many buildings from the 16th century. -
Wiprecht von Groitzsch
Born in 1052, Wiprecht von Groitzsch made a name for himself as a margrave, builder and monastery founder. -
Torgau Schloss Hartenfels
Hartenfels Castle in Torgau is one of the most important Renaissance buildings in Saxony and has been home to many illustrious personalities. -
Geopark Porphyrland
The Porphyry Land Geopark is the result of a prehistoric natural disaster.