Plauen

Located at an elevation of 412 meters, Plauen extends across 102 square kilometers in the southwest region of Saxony along the Weisse Elster River.

The city received its first written mention in 1112 with the construction of Johanniskirche church and obtained formal town privileges in 1224.

The Vogtland Museum, situated in an 18th-century building, presents exhibitions about regional art, textiles, and the industrial development of Plauen.

The central railway station connects Plauen to major German cities through regular services to Leipzig, Dresden, and Berlin with multiple departures each day.

The Thread Factory demonstrates the production methods of Plauen lace, a specialized textile technique that established the city as a manufacturing center.

Location: Vogtlandkreis

Inception: 1112

Elevation above the sea: 412 m

Employers: University of Rostock

Address: 08 Plauen, Germany 08523–08529 Plauen

Website: https://plauen.de

GPS coordinates: 50.49500,12.13833

Latest update: July 21, 2025 08:49