Meissen station

Meissen station is a railway building with a symmetrical facade, central entrance area, and side wings showing early 20th century construction styles. The complex has platforms with track connections to Dresden and other destinations, linking passengers to the regional transport network.

The original building opened in 1860 as part of early railway development in the region and underwent major rebuilding in 1928. The reconstruction under Wilhelm Kreis created its present form to handle increasing passenger numbers.

The station serves as the main arrival point for visitors heading to the porcelain factory and the medieval old town with its churches and historic houses. The building itself shapes daily life in the city and forms part of the view along the northern Elbe bank.

The building sits north of the Elbe riverbank and is easily walkable from the town center. The S-Bahn S1 line offers direct connections to Dresden with trains running multiple times per hour.

The building holds cultural heritage monument status and is mentioned alongside major railway buildings such as Stuttgart's main station. This recognition honors its architectural quality and importance to early 20th century infrastructure development.

Location: Meissen

Inception: 1926

Architects: Wilhelm Kreis

Official opening: December 1, 1860

Address: Meißen

GPS coordinates: 51.16310,13.48250

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:00