Be inspired by castles, heathlands and parks around this region of the Elbe River and dive into more than 1,000 years of history.
A marvellous part of the Elbe River flows between the cities of Leipzig and Chemnitz, right through the Saxon castle and heathland. The 100 kilometre long section of the massive river recounts history of a thousand years with 140 magnificent castles and strongholds. Feel the history of the former inhabitants of the castles and discover the breath-taking heathland on bicycles or on a boat tour.
The stories about this region were largely shaped by one of the largest forests of Central Germany. Fascinating tales are intertwined with the beautiful landscape of the area. Massive strongholds tower in to the air on the river banks while castles with pretty turrets sit enthroned above the trees. Discover these old buildings which are surrounded by natural land around the towns of Striegis, Zschopau and Mulde. Take a trip on a boat and gain a new perspective on these prime examples of medieval architecture from the water. Thanks to the outstanding network of cycling paths, one example being the Muldental cycling route, the area can easily be explored on two wheels.
Find out more about the people who used to live in these stately castles and get to know medieval customs during one of the many events of the Middle-Saxon Cultural Summer. During this festivals, more than 40 events with over 3,000 participants take place over a three-month period and make the past come alive. Come and visit a performance and listen to fascinating stories about life behind the castle walls.
The lush forests of the region are famous for their vastness. Discover the green Dahlener Heath or Dübener Heath on foot or horseback and enjoy the marvellous landscape around you. Pretty villages and charming towns await, for example the traditional city of Grimma. The spa locations in the area will help you relax tired muscles. Bad Lausick and Bad Düben are popular destinations, among others.
The Saxon castle and heathland is located on the banks of the Elbe River in Middle Saxony, in the heart of the triangle between the cities of Dresden, Chemnitz and Leipzig. The area is reachable from these cities in less than an hour and is also accessible by rail. During summer, when nature is glowing in the sunlight, the region is especially beautiful. But winter with snow-covered heath and castles offers a magical atmosphere as well. Feel like travelling to the Saxon castle and heathland? Did you know that booking a flight + hotel with Expedia will save you quite a bit of money?
