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 in Saxony Dresden Leipzig Chemnitz
The current Saxon online newspaper. The latest news about leisure in Saxony, Dresden, Chemnitz and Leipzig.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Saxon Switzerland wants to welcome more winter visitors
The Elbe Sandstone Mountains are a hiking paradise. But it's not just in summer that tourists can get their money's worth.
Same visitor response to Saxony's Christmas Garden as last year
This Advent, stagings of light and music once again turned historic parks in Dresden and Leipzig into Christmas gardens. They once again attracted thousands of visitors - the organizers are satisfied.
Dresden pools draw positive visitor balance for 2024
The outdoor pool season got off to a slow start last year due to bad weather. Then things got better. Dresden's swimming pools have drawn a positive balance for the year as a whole.
Ski resorts without problems despite milder weather
The plus temperatures are causing a thaw in the mountains. The ski resorts are coping well with this at the moment. The German Weather Service warns of freezing rain.
Ski resorts expect crowds at the weekend
As the Christmas vacations draw to a close, many families are tempted to take another trip to the snow. But is it worth the trip to Altenberg, Oberwiesenthal and the like?