Stadt Wehlen, town in the Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge district, in Saxony, Germany
Stadt Wehlen is a small town on the Elbe River in the Elb Sandstone Mountains, surrounded by green forested hills and striking rock formations. The colorful houses sit on slopes following the terrain, and the buildings show that people have lived here for over 700 years.
The town formed in the early 13th century and was closely tied to castle life and work like fishing, stone quarrying, and river shipping. These medieval roots continue to shape how the place looks and tells its story today.
The town's name comes from a medieval castle that once shaped the valley. Today this heritage appears in local art markets and the Wehlener Kunstmeile, where artists display work reflecting the area's traditions and history.
The town is reachable by train from Dresden with a stop on the route to Schöna, and buses and ferries serve the region. Visitors receive a guest card that provides free public transport travel and discounts on local activities.
The town has a climber's garden from 1925 with over 600 different plants, created long before modern gardening became common. This unusual space shows how local climbers took time to cultivate plants alongside their sport.
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