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Saxony's Secret Spots: Discovering the Undiscovered

Dive into the less-traveled paths of Saxony, Germany, and uncover a treasure trove of hidden gems that evade the typical tourist trail. From quaint villages with medieval charm to serene nature havens and intriguing cultural sites, this collection showcases a side of Saxe seldom seen by many yet immensely rewarding for the curious explorer.

Bastei Bridge
Bastei Bridge

Sachsen, Germany

A breathtaking rock formation and bridge in the Saxon Switzerland National Park.

Meissen Albrechtsburg
Meissen Albrechtsburg

Sachsen, Germany

One of the oldest castles in Germany located on a hill above Meissen.

Kriebstein Castle
Kriebstein Castle

Sachsen, Germany

A picturesque medieval castle perched high above the Zschopau River.

Moritzburg Castle
Moritzburg Castle

Sachsen, Germany

An impressive Baroque palace surrounded by lakes and forest.

Weesenstein Castle
Weesenstein Castle

Sachsen, Germany

A castle with a mix of architectural styles and beautiful gardens.

Glashütte Watch Museum
Glashütte Watch Museum

Sachsen, Germany

Museum showcasing the history of watchmaking in Glashütte.

Frohnauer Hammer
Frohnauer Hammer

Sachsen, Germany

An old hammer mill and a now technical museum in Annaberg-Buchholz.

Leuben Castle
Leuben Castle

Sachsen, Germany

A small renaissance castle located in a village setting.

Pillnitz Palace
Pillnitz Palace

Sachsen, Germany

An ornate waterside palace complex dating back to the 18th century.

Wolkenstein Castle
Wolkenstein Castle

Sachsen, Germany

A partially restored ruin offering scenic views of the Zschopau valley.

Greifensteine
Greifensteine

Sachsen, Germany

A granite rock formation offering climbing options and hiking trails.

Göltzschtal Bridge
Göltzschtal Bridge

Sachsen, Germany

The largest brick-built bridge in the world, standing since the mid-1800s.

Seiffen Toy Museum
Seiffen Toy Museum

Sachsen, Germany

A charming museum dedicated to the famous wooden toys from the Ore Mountains.

Zwinger
Zwinger

Sachsen, Germany

An architecturally significant baroque palace hosting museums and art galleries.

Rochsburg Castle
Rochsburg Castle

Sachsen, Germany

An enchanting castle housing cultural exhibits and historical collections.

Elbe Sandstone Mountains
Elbe Sandstone Mountains

Sachsen, Germany

A stunning region offering diverse landscapes and rock formations.

Colditz Castle
Colditz Castle

Sachsen, Germany

A historical castle in Colditz known for being a World War II prisoner-of-war camp.

Tiefenbach Waterfall
Tiefenbach Waterfall

Sachsen, Germany

A picturesque hidden waterfall located in the lush forests of Saxony.

Mylau Castle
Mylau Castle

Sachsen, Germany

A small yet charming castle with a museum and stunning views of the Göltzsch valley.

Pöhlberg Observation Tower
Pöhlberg Observation Tower

Sachsen, Germany

Enjoy panoramic views atop this observation tower on Pöhlberg Mountain.

Dahlen Castle Ruins
Dahlen Castle Ruins

Sachsen, Germany

Explore the romantic ruins of what was once a grand Renaissance castle.

Freiberg Cathedral of St. Mary
Freiberg Cathedral of St. Mary

Sachsen, Germany

A gothic cathedral in Freiberg renowned for its Goldene Pforte and Silbermann organs.

Königstein Fortress
Königstein Fortress

Sachsen, Germany

One of Europe's largest mountaintop fortresses with a rich history dating back centuries.

Oberlausitz Heathland & Pond Landscape
Oberlausitz Heathland & Pond Landscape

Sachsen, Germany

A biosphere reservation showcasing the scenic heathlands and ponds of Upper Lusatia.

Stein Castle
Stein Castle

Sachsen, Germany

The ruins of a hilltop castle near Hartenstein with picturesque views.

Sonnenstein Castle
Sonnenstein Castle

Sachsen, Germany

A renaissance castle with a harrowing history as a hospital and memorial site.

St. Marienthal Abbey
St. Marienthal Abbey

Sachsen, Germany

The oldest surviving Cistercian nunnery in Germany.

Landeskrone
Landeskrone

Sachsen, Germany

A unique basalt mountain offering hiking trails and panoramic views.

Wildgehege Moritzburg
Wildgehege Moritzburg

Sachsen, Germany

A wildlife park with indigenous animals in natural enclosures.

Gnandstein Castle
Gnandstein Castle

Sachsen, Germany

Well-preserved Romanesque-style castle and one of the oldest in Saxony.

Altenberg Bobsleigh Track
Altenberg Bobsleigh Track

Sachsen, Germany

A racing track for bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton.

Blauer Wunder Bridge
Blauer Wunder Bridge

Sachsen, Germany

An impressive steel bridge spanning the Elbe River in Dresden.

Bastei Bridge A breathtaking rock formation and bridge in the Saxon Switzerland National Park.

Bastei Bridge
Bastei Bridge A breathtaking rock formation and bridge in the Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Meissen Albrechtsburg One of the oldest castles in Germany located on a hill above Meissen.

Meissen Albrechtsburg
Meissen Albrechtsburg One of the oldest castles in Germany located on a hill above Meissen.
Kriebstein Castle A picturesque medieval castle perched high above the Zschopau River.

Kriebstein Castle
Kriebstein Castle A picturesque medieval castle perched high above the Zschopau River.
Moritzburg Castle An impressive Baroque palace surrounded by lakes and forest.

Moritzburg Castle
Moritzburg Castle An impressive Baroque palace surrounded by lakes and forest.
Weesenstein Castle A castle with a mix of architectural styles and beautiful gardens.

Weesenstein Castle
Weesenstein Castle A castle with a mix of architectural styles and beautiful gardens.
Glashütte Watch Museum Museum showcasing the history of watchmaking in Glashütte.

Glashütte Watch Museum
Glashütte Watch Museum Museum showcasing the history of watchmaking in Glashütte.
Frohnauer Hammer An old hammer mill and a now technical museum in Annaberg-Buchholz.

Frohnauer Hammer
Frohnauer Hammer An old hammer mill and a now technical museum in Annaberg-Buchholz.
Leuben Castle A small renaissance castle located in a village setting.

Leuben Castle
Leuben Castle A small renaissance castle located in a village setting.
Pillnitz Palace An ornate waterside palace complex dating back to the 18th century.

Pillnitz Palace
Pillnitz Palace An ornate waterside palace complex dating back to the 18th century.
Wolkenstein Castle A partially restored ruin offering scenic views of the Zschopau valley.

Wolkenstein Castle
Wolkenstein Castle A partially restored ruin offering scenic views of the Zschopau valley.
Greifensteine A granite rock formation offering climbing options and hiking trails.

Greifensteine
Greifensteine A granite rock formation offering climbing options and hiking trails.
Göltzschtal Bridge The largest brick-built bridge in the world, standing since the mid-1800s.

Göltzschtal Bridge
Göltzschtal Bridge The largest brick-built bridge in the world, standing since the mid-1800s.
Seiffen Toy Museum A charming museum dedicated to the famous wooden toys from the Ore Mountains.

Seiffen Toy Museum
Seiffen Toy Museum A charming museum dedicated to the famous wooden toys from the Ore Mountains.
Zwinger An architecturally significant baroque palace hosting museums and art galleries.

Zwinger
Zwinger An architecturally significant baroque palace hosting museums and art galleries.
Rochsburg Castle An enchanting castle housing cultural exhibits and historical collections.

Rochsburg Castle
Rochsburg Castle An enchanting castle housing cultural exhibits and historical collections.
Elbe Sandstone Mountains A stunning region offering diverse landscapes and rock formations.

Elbe Sandstone Mountains
Elbe Sandstone Mountains A stunning region offering diverse landscapes and rock formations.
Colditz Castle A historical castle in Colditz known for being a World War II prisoner-of-war camp.

Colditz Castle
Colditz Castle A historical castle in Colditz known for being a World War II prisoner-of-war camp.
Tiefenbach Waterfall A picturesque hidden waterfall located in the lush forests of Saxony.

Tiefenbach Waterfall
Tiefenbach Waterfall A picturesque hidden waterfall located in the lush forests of Saxony.
Mylau Castle A small yet charming castle with a museum and stunning views of the Göltzsch valley.

Mylau Castle
Mylau Castle A small yet charming castle with a museum and stunning views of the Göltzsch valley.
Pöhlberg Observation Tower Enjoy panoramic views atop this observation tower on Pöhlberg Mountain.

Pöhlberg Observation Tower
Pöhlberg Observation Tower Enjoy panoramic views atop this observation tower on Pöhlberg Mountain.
Dahlen Castle Ruins Explore the romantic ruins of what was once a grand Renaissance castle.

Dahlen Castle Ruins
Dahlen Castle Ruins Explore the romantic ruins of what was once a grand Renaissance castle.
Freiberg Cathedral of St. Mary A gothic cathedral in Freiberg renowned for its Goldene Pforte and Silbermann organs.

Freiberg Cathedral of St. Mary
Freiberg Cathedral of St. Mary A gothic cathedral in Freiberg renowned for its Goldene Pforte and Silbermann organs.
Königstein Fortress One of Europe's largest mountaintop fortresses with a rich history dating back centuries.

Königstein Fortress
Königstein Fortress One of Europe's largest mountaintop fortresses with a rich history dating back centuries.
Oberlausitz Heathland & Pond Landscape A biosphere reservation showcasing the scenic heathlands and ponds of Upper Lusatia.

Oberlausitz Heathland & Pond Landscape
Oberlausitz Heathland & Pond Landscape A biosphere reservation showcasing the scenic heathlands and ponds of Upper Lusatia.
Stein Castle The ruins of a hilltop castle near Hartenstein with picturesque views.

Stein Castle
Stein Castle The ruins of a hilltop castle near Hartenstein with picturesque views.
Sonnenstein Castle A renaissance castle with a harrowing history as a hospital and memorial site.

Sonnenstein Castle
Sonnenstein Castle A renaissance castle with a harrowing history as a hospital and memorial site.
St. Marienthal Abbey The oldest surviving Cistercian nunnery in Germany.

St. Marienthal Abbey
St. Marienthal Abbey The oldest surviving Cistercian nunnery in Germany.
Landeskrone A unique basalt mountain offering hiking trails and panoramic views.

Landeskrone
Landeskrone A unique basalt mountain offering hiking trails and panoramic views.
Wildgehege Moritzburg A wildlife park with indigenous animals in natural enclosures.

Wildgehege Moritzburg
Wildgehege Moritzburg A wildlife park with indigenous animals in natural enclosures.
Gnandstein Castle Well-preserved Romanesque-style castle and one of the oldest in Saxony.

Gnandstein Castle
Gnandstein Castle Well-preserved Romanesque-style castle and one of the oldest in Saxony.
Altenberg Bobsleigh Track A racing track for bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton.

Altenberg Bobsleigh Track
Altenberg Bobsleigh Track A racing track for bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton.
Blauer Wunder Bridge An impressive steel bridge spanning the Elbe River in Dresden.

Blauer Wunder Bridge
Blauer Wunder Bridge An impressive steel bridge spanning the Elbe River in Dresden.