What to do in Saxony

Activities, attractions and tours

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A castle complex with multiple towers and a church, surrounded by dense forest and a distant industrial facility.
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Things to do

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Dresden: River Sightseeing Boat Cruise

£23
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Dresden: River Sightseeing Boat Cruise
Dresden: Zwinger Museum Entry Ticket

Dresden: Zwinger Museum Entry Ticket

£15
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Dresden: Zwinger Museum Entry Ticket
Dresden: Guided City Walk with a Cup of Coffee

Dresden: Old Town Walking Tour: The Fascination of Dresden

£12
per adult
Dresden: Old Town Walking Tour: The Fascination of Dresden
Leipzig Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

Leipzig Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

£6
per adult
Leipzig Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
Taste of Dresden Food Walk

Dresden: Delicious Dresden - The Culinary City Walking Tour

£16
per adult
Dresden: Delicious Dresden - The Culinary City Walking Tour
Dresden: 1.5-Hour Comedy Bus Tour in German

Dresden: 1.5-Hour Comedy Bus Tour in German

£29
per adult
Dresden: 1.5-Hour Comedy Bus Tour in German
Dresden Small Group Walking Tour

Dresden Small Group Walking Tour

£26
per adult
Dresden Small Group Walking Tour
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Dresden Trip with Zwinger Palace & Semper Gallery Admission

Dresden Trip with Zwinger Palace & Semper Gallery Admission

Activity duration is 12 hours
7.6 out of 10 with 37 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £88 per adult
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From Dresden: Saxon Switzerland & Pillnitz Castle

From Dresden: Saxon Switzerland & Pillnitz Castle

Activity duration is 8 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £359 per traveller*
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Hassle-free Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland Trip from Dresden

Hassle-free Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland Trip from Dresden

Activity duration is 10 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 68 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £108 per adult
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Dresden: Königstein Fortress Paddle Steamer Cruise

Dresden: Königstein Fortress Paddle Steamer Cruise

Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
9.2 out of 10 with 90 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £27 per adult
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Dresden: Königstein Fortress Paddle Steamer Cruise

Dresden: Königstein Fortress Paddle Steamer Cruise

Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
9.2 out of 10 with 90 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £27 per adult
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What to do in Saxony

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Cospudener Lake

9.0/10 (80 reviews)
Roam through woods and find a scenic man-made lake popular with locals seeking respite from the urban bustle of the city center.
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Where to stay in Saxony

Find the best Saxony areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Saxony
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Altstadt Dresden

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Green Vault to Dresden Cathedral – discover Altstadt Dresden, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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Zentrum

Travellers choose Zentrum for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Leipzig Markt S-Bahn or Augustusplatz Tram Stop and check out top sights like Leipzig's Old Town Hall.

A historic cathedral with a prominent dome and clock tower, surrounded by traditional European buildings.

Innere Altstadt

If you're spending time in Innere Altstadt, check out sights like Altmarkt or Old Market Square and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Altmarkt Station or Postplatz Station.

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Old Town Leipzig

Museums, historical sites and shopping highlight some notable features of Old Town Leipzig. Make a stop by Leipzig's Old Town Hall or Leipzig Market Square while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Leipzig Markt S-Bahn or Augustusplatz Tram Stop to get around town.

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Neustadt

Museums, shopping and historical sites highlight some notable features of Neustadt. Make a stop by Kunsthof-Passage or Saxon State Chamber while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Waldschloesschen Station or Nordstrasse Station to get around town.

 

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Day trip destinations from Saxony

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Leipzig

A modern building with a unique geometric facade, a large water feature, and a tall adjacent skyscraper.

Chemnitz

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Zwickau

A river with buildings along the banks, a sign for 'Night Club', and a bridge in the distance.

Görlitz

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Meissen

A river winding through a valley with houses and fields.

Bad Schandau

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Taucha

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Hoyerswerda

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