Ski season starts on the Fichtelberg
Piste clear: skiers have been able to indulge in their hobby on the Fichtelberg again since Friday. However, there is still not enough snow for all the runs.
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Saxony popular with tourists from abroad
Foreign guests have boosted tourism in Saxony this year. The Free State attributes this to targeted advertising.
Ski season in Oberwiesenthal begins on Friday
The wait will soon be over for ski fans on the Fichtelberg: the slopes will open just in time for the weekend.
First ski resorts start the season
Not much snow has really fallen in Saxony yet. Nevertheless, the first ski resorts have opened their slopes - artificial snow makes it possible.
Start of the season in Saxony - first ski resorts open their lifts
Some Saxon ski resorts are starting the winter season this weekend. But the snow is becoming less and less reliable - which is why the regions are increasingly turning to alternatives.
Disco and company parties: peak season for ice rinks in Saxony
Skates are laced up and laps are made on the ice: In years with little snow, ice rinks are often the only local winter fun. Operators score particularly well with recreational fun.
Still no skiing on the Fichtelberg on the 3rd Advent
Although the landscape on the Fichtelberg is already white, there is still not enough snow for skiing. But the first lifts could start next week.
Alone at Christmas? Offers against loneliness
Christmas is not a reason for joy for everyone: for lonely people in Saxony, there are offers of help in the cities and online. Free kebabs are also being handed out.
Two new lottery millionaires in Saxony
There are two lottery millionaires in Saxony. Three correct numbers were enough for the two lucky players to win the big prize.
Winter sports enthusiasts need patience - When do the slopes open?
In some places, the Ore Mountains are covered in white. The town of Oberwiesenthal wants to ring in the winter season in the next few days. But is there enough snow to open the first slopes?
Winter sports enthusiasts need patience - When do the slopes open?
In some places, the Ore Mountains are covered in white. The town of Oberwiesenthal wants to ring in the winter season in the next few days. But is there enough snow to open the first slopes?
Wineries in Saxony focus on the mulled wine business
Whether white or red - mulled wine is in demand in the run-up to Christmas. More and more domestic producers are turning to the sweet hot drink.
Still longer waiting times for passports
An unusually high number of orders have led to delays in the issuing of passports. People still have to wait longer. However, the Bundesdruckerei promises improvement.
Vogtländer wins a good 4.25 million in the Eurojackpot
The maximum Eurojackpot of 120 million euros was not won. Nevertheless, a bettor from Saxony can look forward to winning millions.
Christmas markets in Saxony open next week
Next Monday sees the start of the Christmas market season in Saxony. Tourism Minister Barbara Klepsch will be attending the opening in Meissen.
Becoming a lottery millionaire with six right numbers
To hit six once - that's what lottery players want. A player from the district of Meißen has now achieved this and is richly rewarded.
11.7 million euros for thermal spa in Wolkenstein
The thermal spa Silber-Therme Warmbad is a popular spa in the Erzgebirgskreis. There are several million euros in funding from the federal and state governments for renovations and expansion. What is planned?
Successful campaign for young talent in the Saxon tourism industry
Tourism, like other industries, is desperately looking for young staff. A campaign has been recruiting young talent in Saxony since 2021. The first fruits are now visible.
Top chef summit meeting at the German Culinary Archive
For two years now, Saxony's State Library has been a hotspot for gourmets. The German Archive of Cuisine contains evidence of the art of cooking - past and present.
Christmas Garden in Leipzig and Dresden again during Advent
Light and music transform parks in Europe into glittering worlds in the dark season. Such Christmas gardens can also be found in Saxony - they reopen with Advent in Dresden and Leipzig.
Illuminations turn agra-Park into a Christmas Garden once again
Every year, some parks and gardens in Germany are transformed into glittering worlds during Advent. Light and music turn the agra-Park Markkleeberg into a Christmas Garden - in the dark.
Stephan Meyer new president of the state tourism association
There has been a change at the top of the state tourism association. The new president emphasizes the economic importance of the industry.
Goose prices stable this year - imports significantly cheaper
Prices for fresh, local geese remain stable this year. Anyone who values regional products should order early.
Christmas Garden returns to Dresden and Leipzig
The park at Pillnitz Palace in Dresden is transformed into a Christmas Garden every year during Advent. Thousands stroll through the staging of light and music - this has also been possible in Leipzig since 2023.
Hunting happiness in Saxony: Hunting association is pleased about increasing interest
"Hunting is ten percent chance and 90 percent luck," is a humorous hunter's saying. The guild is not without its worries, but it does have one problem: a lack of new blood.
Mushroom season in full swing - mushrooms often confused
Mushroom pickers are currently making rich pickings in Saxony's forests. Porcini mushrooms in particular are shooting out of the ground. However, many baskets also contain species that are not without danger.
Already more than 200 cases of suspected mushroom poisoning
After eating the mushrooms you picked yourself, your stomach grumbles and doubts arise: Were they really edible mushrooms? The phone has rung dozens of times with experts about such cases.
Rubik's German Nationals in Leipzig: Rubik's cube fans from all over the world compete
People have been puzzling over the Rubik's Cube for generations. The addictive toy can now be found in countless variations in children's rooms. There are also professionals.
Expansion at Leipzig Zoo continues
Leipzig Zoo wants to consistently implement its master plan, despite a number of obstacles. The vision of a modern zoo is to become reality by 2028. The next big step will start this year.