Sebnitz

Sebnitz is an administrative town in the Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge region that incorporates nine smaller districts and villages into one municipality. The town center sits in a valley surrounded by forested hills and is crossed by waterways.

The area first appears in records from 1223 in connection with border disputes between Bohemia and the Meissen Diocese. In 1451, it received official town status and was recognized as a market town.

The town is deeply rooted in its past as a center for lace-making, which you can sense in the preserved workshops and local craftsmanship traditions. The history of flower manufacturing continues to shape how residents connect to their heritage and manual skills.

The town center is walkable and welcoming, with narrow streets between older buildings that invite leisurely strolls. Bus and train stations are located centrally, making it easy to reach surrounding villages and larger cities.

The area is a hub for hiking, with routes that pass through highly varied landscapes—from narrow river valleys to open mountain ridges. Many visitors overlook the well-marked trails that lead directly from the town center into nature.

Location: Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge

Elevation above the sea: 379 m

Shares border with: Bad Schandau, Staré Křečany, Doubice, Dolní Poustevna, Hřensko, Jetřichovice, Mikulášovice, Vilémov, Rathmannsdorf, Neustadt in Sachsen

Website: https://sebnitz.de

GPS coordinates: 50.96667,14.28333

Latest update: December 19, 2025 22:08