Saxony

This federal state spreads across eastern territory between mountain ranges and plains. The landscape divides into forested highlands, river valleys and farmland, dotted with several medium-sized cities.

The territory became a federal state in 1990 after reunification, ending four decades of division. Earlier centuries saw it as a kingdom and electorate with shifting borders and political structures.

Visitors encounter concert halls, opera houses and museums that shape everyday life in the larger cities. Christmas markets draw crowds in winter and display local crafts from mountain communities.

Highways and rail lines link the area to Berlin, Prague and Warsaw, while Dresden airport serves as the main entry point. Travelers find orientation through a system of signposted motorways and regional transport networks.

The porcelain workshop in Meißen has been crafting pieces from white clay since 1710, found only in this part of the country. Visitors can tour workshops where artisans still hand-paint every piece today.

Location: Germany

Inception: October 3, 1990

Capital city: Dresden

Elevation above the sea: 342 m

Reference: SN

Shares border with: Brandenburg, Bavaria, Thuringia, Saxony-Anhalt, Ústí nad Labem Region, Liberec Region, Karlovy Vary Region, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Lubusz Voivodeship

Phone: +493515640

Email: info@sk.sachsen.de

Website: https://sachsen.de

GPS coordinates: 51.02694,13.35889

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:48