Discover Germany's no. 1 cultural destination

Saxony is the no.1 cultural destination of Germany with cities like Dresden, Leipzig and Chemnitz, European Capital of Culture in 2025. Situated conveniently between Berlin (2 hrs from Dresden) and Prague (1 ½ hrs from Dresden), it unites 1,000 years of cultural history and scenic beauty. Here you can expect world-class art and culture in outstanding museums and collections, world-famous traditional crafts like Christmas ornaments from the Ore Mountains or MEISSEN porcelain, and modern manufacturing. Saxony's musical landscape, with Johann Sebastian Bach, Richard Wagner, Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy or Robert Schumann as its most famous representatives, is unique in Germany. The palaces, castles, and gardens are just as much a part of the historical heritage as beautiful villages, authentic sites of religious travel and three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Saxony’s cuisine with typical assets like the famous Christmas Stollen, Eierschecke cake or the traditional „Neinerlaa“ Christmas dinner convince visitors just like the locally crafted beers and carefully produced wines from the centuries-old vineyards of the scenic Elbe Valley.

Traditional spa resorts combine high-quality wellness and health vacations. With its distinctive landscapes, like the dramatic Saxon Switzerland National Park, and excellent infrastructure for activities like cycling, hiking, climbing, or water sports, Saxony is also a popular destination for nature holidays. Saxony actively promotes tourism for all, especially to those guests who need barrier-free offers.

Saxony impresses furthermore with a diverse industrial heritage, which includes historical steam trains and a long history of car manufacturing, today continued by Porsche, BMW and Volkswagen. Numerous capacities for conventions and congresses from castle via vineyard via car manufactory to football stadium and trade fair are offered as well as exciting events and incentives."