Wilthen

Wilthen is located some 110 miles (177 kilometers) from Berlin, the national capital.

While it can be a temptation to just chill out while holidaying in Wilthen, remember, Saxony's treasure-trove of natural and man-made attractions are never more than a day trip away. You'll find Grosshennersdorf, 19 miles (31 kilometers) to the northwest, and Mittelherwigsdorf 20 miles (32 kilometers) to the northwest.

Organize some transportation and head to Dresden, a major city for the region, approximately 30 miles (48 kilometers) from Wilthen. This bigger city offers a number of tourist attractions, including Rose Garden, Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche) and New Market Square (Neumarkt). Kreuzkirche, Pillnitz Castle and Dresden Racecourse are just a few of the other attractions on offer here.

If you need to escape the elements, it's hard to go past Saxony's art galleries and history museums. These are great spots to learn a little about the local culture and perhaps find a special souvenir or two. Religion is a illuminating facet of every community's DNA, so why not set aside some time to visit the area's many cathedrals and other religious sites.

This region also boasts a number of high-altitude adventures such as sky diving. When the weather is fine, head to the region's much-loved waterways for an afternoon of water skiing or wind surfing.

Sadly, vacations rarely last forever, but be rest assured, when you're ready to leave Wilthen, you'll still have photos, memories and mementos to take with you.