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When your favorite flower grows over your head

From a potted plant to a large garden mecca, Kathrin and Walter List have become camellia experts. The couple now care for 120 camellia plants in their greenhouse in Schkeuditz.

DieSachsen News 01.04.2025 04:02

New timetable information for the start of the tourist season

If you want to visit Saxony by bus or train, all you need is a timetable. The cooperation between the transport associations and local authorities makes this possible.

Leisure 31.03.2025 10:57

Saurierpark starts the new season at the beginning of April

The Kleinwelka Dinosaur Park opens on April 5 with exciting new features. Visitors can walk over dinosaur tracks, let off steam on a jumping pillow and look into the belly of a Triceratops.

Leisure 26.03.2025 13:24

Goodbye ski season: lift operations on the Fichtelberg closed

Skiers had plenty of opportunities to pursue their hobby in the Ore Mountains this year. Now the last slope has also been closed - at least on the Saxon side.

Leisure 26.03.2025 10:07

Locks in Leipzig open for water hikers

Leipzig has many water trails that are frequently used by paddlers. The locks will also be open again from April.

Leisure 24.03.2025 13:09

Night of the Libraries - Hundreds of events in Saxony

The first nationwide Night of Libraries in Saxony has a packed program: from flea markets and workshops to concerts.

Leisure 21.03.2025 14:32

Ships can sail on Saxony's largest lake from April

Lake Bärwald will be easier to access for boaters: from April, individual permits will no longer be required. Clear rules apply - and protected zones.

Leisure 21.03.2025 13:08

Jan Ullrich at the start of the European Peace Ride 2025

The European Peace Ride connects the two European Capitals of Culture Nova Goriza and Chemnitz in the Capital of Culture year 2025. Celebrities will also be taking part in the last stage.

Leisure 20.03.2025 10:04

Suspension railroad in Dresden picks up speed on Saturday

If you want to ride the historic suspension railroad in Dresden, you can do so at the weekend. The funicular, on the other hand, still has to go to the workshop for the time being.

Leisure 19.03.2025 18:14

Lotto player from Saxony wins almost 1.6 million euros

A lottery player from Saxony has won almost 1.6 million euros. He is the third lottery millionaire of the year in the Free State.

Leisure 17.03.2025 09:22

Start of the season at Nochten boulder park

During the Ice Age, huge masses of rock were pushed from Scandinavia into Lusatia. Today, geological heavyweights form a special park there. It is considered the largest rock garden in Europe.

Leisure 14.03.2025 13:54

Sachsenlotto reacts to store closures: new terminals

The desire to gamble is unbroken and has brought Sachsenlotto record numbers of stakes. Now the company has set up its own YouTube studio in Chemnitz. What's it all about?

Leisure 13.03.2025 14:01

Final spurt on Saxony's ski slopes

If you still want to ski in Saxony, you have to hurry. Because it's getting warmer and rain is affecting the slopes. Some slopes are already closing at the weekend.

Leisure 13.03.2025 10:58

Youth hostels focus on growth - new offers in demand

Sleeping in a castle, a fortified tower or centrally located in the city: youth hostels in Saxony score points with special locations. In order to attract more guests, new offers are being developed, for example for Harry Potter fans.

Leisure 10.03.2025 05:02

Skiing in spring weather - lifts running in the Ore Mountains

Crocuses are blooming in gardens and parks, and even in the mountains the daytime temperatures are in double figures. Nevertheless, skiing continues in the Ore Mountains. For how much longer?

Leisure 08.03.2025 14:23

Dresden's tourist numbers return to pre-corona level

Dresden is considered a tourist magnet. Like other German destinations, the coronavirus pandemic has caused the city on the Elbe to suffer losses. There are various reasons for the current upward trend.

Leisure 03.03.2025 16:34

European Capital of Culture in the focus of Saxony's ITB presentation

The world's largest tourism trade fair ITB in Berlin is a fixed date for the Saxon industry. The main attractions this time are the European Capital of Culture and several anniversaries.

Leisure 03.03.2025 12:24

Hiking event: thousands of people on their feet in Leipzig

Kilometers of marching, aching legs, irrepressible will: several thousand participants took part in the mammoth march in Leipzig - across the city and through the countryside.

Leisure 01.03.2025 13:58

Leipzig breaks record - over 2 million tourists in 2024

Leipzig's tourism is booming. The trade fair city is exceeding pre-corona levels, while Dresden is struggling with a slight decline. Major events could reinforce the trend this year.

Leisure 28.02.2025 15:33

86 million overnight stays - tourism in the East recovers

The pandemic made travel almost impossible at times. The industry is gradually shaking off the trauma. However, the eastern states are lagging somewhat behind the national trend.

Leisure 25.02.2025 13:53

Frukas: cult chewy sweets with a secret identity

Every year, as many frukas are produced as about 200 adult elephants weigh. But unlike them, the carnival doughnuts are not vegetarian. This is set to change in the future.

Leisure 21.02.2025 04:02

Over 8 million guests in Saxony's hostels in 2024

Saxony is a popular vacation and leisure destination. The coronavirus pandemic briefly halted tourism development. Since its end, however, things have been looking up.

Leisure 20.02.2025 10:01

First lottery millionaires of the year in Saxony

Two lottery players from Saxony have won millions. Both players are still anonymous for the time being.

Leisure 17.02.2025 13:48

Leipzig man plans dream wedding after Eurojackpot win

At the end of January, a man from Leipzig won almost one million euros in the Eurojackpot lottery. He already has plans for what he wants to do with the money.

Leisure 14.02.2025 17:06

Planes head for destinations in the south at the start of the winter vacations

Off to the sun by plane. Numerous vacation flights take off from Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports at the start of the vacation season in Saxony.

Leisure 13.02.2025 14:20

Accommodation well booked during winter vacations

If you are still looking for accommodation for the winter vacations in Saxony's winter sports centers, you may still be in luck at short notice. The signs are good for the ski slopes.

Leisure 09.02.2025 07:02

Saxony's pools draw positive visitor balance for 2024

The outdoor pool season in Saxony got off to a slow start last year due to bad weather. Then it got better.

Leisure 22.01.2025 05:02

Two Saxon restaurants new in "Gault&Millau"

Every year, the gourmet guide "Gault&Millau" selects the best restaurants nationwide and regionally. In Saxony, the testers have identified two newcomers.

Leisure 20.01.2025 17:49

Dresden night mediators receive 125,000 euros in funding

They are out and about in the trendy district to ensure better coexistence between partygoers, residents and pub owners in the nightlife: the work of the night mediators is to be developed further.

Leisure 20.01.2025 12:59