Hidden destinations in Saxony

The sandstone bridge connects rock formations above the Elbe Valley in Saxon Switzerland National Park.

The 15th-century Gothic castle was Germany's first royal residence and stands above the town of Meissen.

The 14th-century medieval castle stands on a rock, 45 meters above the Zschopau River.

The 16th-century Baroque castle sits on an island and houses a collection of historical hunting trophies.

13th century fortress with Gothic, Baroque and Neoclassical architectural elements, surrounded by a terraced garden along the Müglitz river.

Exhibition of historical timepieces, tools and documents about the development of German watchmaking since 1845.

16th century water-powered hammer mill with operational forge workshop and demonstrations of traditional metal processing.

16th century Renaissance mansion with sandstone facade and courtyard, surrounded by an old park.

This baroque palace sits along the Elbe River and features Chinese architectural elements and a botanical garden with a palm house.

The medieval fortress stands on a rock above the Zschopau River, dating from the 12th century.

Seven tall granite rocks form a natural rock formation with an open-air theater built between the stones.

This railway bridge, 78 meters high and 574 meters long, was completed in 1851 and contains 26 million bricks.

The museum displays a collection of traditional wooden toys from the Ore Mountains, focusing on local craftsmanship.

The 18th-century baroque palace contains several art collections, including the Old Masters Picture Gallery and the Porcelain Collection.

An enchanting castle housing cultural exhibits and historical collections.

A stunning region offering diverse landscapes and rock formations.

The Renaissance building served as a high-security prison for Allied officers from 1940 to 1945, with numerous documented escape attempts.

The waterfall drops 20 meters through a narrow sandstone gorge and is accessible via a marked forest path.

The medieval fortress from the 12th century houses a collection of regional history and offers views of the valley.

The 832-meter mountain features an observation tower with views over the Ore Mountains and a mountain restaurant.

The remains of this 16th century castle include foundation walls and sections of the main building's exterior walls.

The cathedral houses two historical Silbermann organs from the 18th century and a Romanesque portal with stone sculptures.

The mountain fortress spans 9.5 hectares and contains 50 buildings from different historical periods.

The nature reserve covers 30000 hectares with over 350 ponds, moors and heath areas.

The medieval fortress stands on a rock above the Zwickauer Mulde valley. The remaining walls display the former fortification system.

A 16th-century building complex that served as a fortress, psychiatric facility, and killing center during World War II.

A monastery from 1234 with baroque buildings and a church. The nun community maintains traditional crafts and agriculture here.

A 420-meter-high mountain of volcanic origin with an observation tower and restaurant. The Jizera and Giant Mountains are visible from here.

The animal park houses over 250 native species in natural enclosures within a 50-hectare forest area.

This medieval fortress from the 13th century features a 30-meter-high keep and a Romanesque chapel.

The 1413-meter racing track with 17 curves hosts international winter sports competitions.

This steel bridge completed in 1893 spans the Elbe River with a length of 280 meters without pillars in the water.