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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?
Entrepreneur Rainer Gläß is gaining more and more access to the Fichtelberg. Some see the commitment as a stroke of luck, others are skeptical.
In the struggle for the future of the ski resort on the Fichtelberg, the Oberwiesenthal town council has cleared the way for the sale of the cable car and ski lifts. What happens now?
Is the Fichtelberg about to be sold off? The Oberwiesenthal town council is to decide on Tuesday whether to sell Fichtelberg Schwebebahn GmbH. One interested party is already lined up.
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.
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.
Miners in Saxony once extracted not only ore but also coal from the depths. The mining museum in Oelsnitz has dedicated itself to this heritage. But its reopening is a long time coming.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Multimedia brine world, new indoor area, extended sauna: the health spa in Bad Schlema has been heavily invested in. Other spas in Saxony are following suit.
Oktoberfest is no longer just for Munich. Saxon breweries have recognized them as a sales hit - and use the spectacle to promote their beers.
Starting off sensitively, braking spontaneously, stopping precisely - precision is the name of the game in the streetcar drivers' competition. There is opera music during the breaks.
Athletes wanted to take the baton of the European Capital of Culture from Bad Ischl to Chemnitz by bike. But the start was canceled due to persistent rain. What about the other stages?
Chemnitz will be the European Capital of Culture in 2025. Four months before the opening, cyclists symbolically pick up the baton in Austria - and celebrate the culture of sport.
Chemnitz will be the European Capital of Culture in 2025. Four months before the opening, cyclists symbolically pick up the baton in Austria - and celebrate the culture of sport.
Saxony is a tourist magnet. The coronavirus pandemic has halted growth, but since the end of the pandemic, the number of visitors has risen again - and the balance sheet is positive.
Saxony is a tourist magnet. The coronavirus pandemic has halted growth, but since the end of the pandemic, the number of visitors has risen again - and the balance sheet is positive.
Germany's volunteer fire departments need reliable members. They focus on children and youth work to get the youngest members interested in this important task - a guarantee of new blood?
The Moritzburg Stallion Parades are celebrating their 100th anniversary. Every year, they are a showcase and spectacle for breeders and horse fans from Germany and abroad.
Saxony is a state rich in monuments. Billions are invested in the preservation and maintenance of its unique heritage, including by the state. Hundreds of objects are opened to the public every year - even those that are otherwise closed.
In the border triangle in eastern Saxony, cyclists can ride through three countries in a short space of time. On Saturday, it was that time again for hundreds of cycling fans in the heat.
It's party time again at Highfield on Lake Störmthal near Leipzig. Around 30,000 people come to the lake to party, dance and relax. The line-up includes many music greats.
The dams in Vogtland attract hundreds of thousands of day trippers and campers every year. Not only with the longest nudist beach in Central Germany. New investments are set to bring further momentum.
Roland Kaiser is coming to Berlin for two final concerts of his anniversary tour on the Waldbühne. Before that, however, the pop star makes a detour to his wax doppelganger.
Roland Kaiser is coming to Berlin for two final concerts of his anniversary tour on the Waldbühne. Before that, however, the pop star makes a detour to his wax doppelganger.
Dangerous blue-green algae have been discovered in the Quitzdorf reservoir. Streaking and cloudy water indicate the presence of bacteria.
Despite ADAC warnings, traffic jams on the East German highways remain manageable. The roads were less congested than predicted.
Several sports clubs in Saxony were recognized for their efforts. Each club receives a prize of 1,000 euros.
On the road with the bike and suddenly the tire is flat - for situations like this, the service offer in Saxony is improving.
On the road with the bike and suddenly the tire is flat - for situations like this, the service offer in Saxony is improving.
Saxony's government opens its doors to curious citizens. Visitors can also look forward to discussions with high-ranking politicians.
Increased controls at Lake Bockwitz are intended to protect nature, as breaches of the rules endanger the ecosystem. The town of Borna reacts.
Every year, Dresden's old town becomes the backdrop for a summer movie. The movie nights on the banks of the Elbe have cult status among fans. This year, too, there are classics and new discoveries.
The 7th long-distance classic car tour led along the B96 from Zittau to Binz. The next one is due to take place in five years' time.
School trips and vacation camps are an integral part of the annual program for many pupils. There are several popular destinations in Saxony.
Saxony's vacation regions are expecting many vacationers in the coming weeks. Good booking situation before the summer vacations. City breaks on the rise.
Dresden will host the Federal Garden Show in 2033 and plans to develop piles of rubble as places of remembrance.
The European Peace Ride has been celebrating sports culture since 2021. On the way to the Capital of Culture year 2025, the participants are now symbolically bringing the baton to Chemnitz.
Tourism and spa association in Saxony calls for financial support for spas and resorts to secure their future
In the warmer months of the year, many people enjoy an evening at the theater in the open air. And the theaters use the season for many an opulent performance. Plays for the whole family are particularly popular.
In the warmer months of the year, many people enjoy an evening at the theater in the open air. And the theaters use the season for many an opulent performance. Plays for the whole family are particularly popular.
Due to the election count, some public institutions in some Saxon cities will remain closed on Monday. Citizens must be prepared for restrictions and longer waiting times.
A unique backdrop, music stars alongside newcomers and cinema for all ages - the Dresden Film Nights on the banks of the Elbe have long been a cult event. This year, they are once again offering classics and new discoveries.
Citizens have to prepare for closed daycare centers, town halls and libraries in some Saxon cities.
A unique backdrop, music stars alongside newcomers and cinema for all ages - the Dresden Film Nights on the banks of the Elbe have long been a cult event. This year, they are once again offering classics and new discoveries.
It won't be long now before the European Football Championship kicks off. Preparations are underway in Leipzig. In addition to public viewing, a varied supporting program is planned - including well-known musicians.
It won't be long now before the European Football Championship kicks off. Preparations are underway in Leipzig. In addition to public viewing, a varied supporting program is planned - including well-known musicians.
Fans of the Melt Festival at Ferropolis will have to say goodbye to the event this summer, which will take place for the last time.
For 25 years, the Melt Festival in Saxony-Anhalt has been a place to dance beneath former lignite diggers. Now the organizers are announcing its imminent end.
The vast majority of destinations in Bavaria had a successful winter. However, leisure activities should be adapted in future due to the reduced snowfall.
The footpaths of the famous Schwedenlöcher in Saxon Switzerland have been completely renovated. After extensive final repairs over the past six months, hikers can now use the popular trail again, as the national park administration announced on Monday. A total of more than 330,000 euros has been inv ..
Wood turners from different countries delight visitors in Olbernhau with filigree figures and bowls up to two meters in diameter.
Around 2000 woodturners from different countries come together to share their passion for woodturning and exchange ideas
There will be a large fan zone in Leipzig for the 2024 European Football Championship, where all matches will be broadcast. There will be an exciting program with a Ferris wheel, music and fan marches.
Every fifth child in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia is considered poor. A fundraising campaign by Diakonie aims to give them a vacation.
Sunshine and temperatures above 25 degrees offer ideal swimming weather. Lakes and other bodies of water were already offering refreshment in the warm April days - now the first outdoor pools are following suit.
Health authorities advise against bathing, as blue-green algae can cause skin irritation or toxicity.
Every year, the Lößnitzgrund in Radebeul is temporarily transformed into the Wild West. In the temporary western town of Little Tombstone, there are also bank robberies and shootouts at the weekend - fictitious.
The Free State uses the money to support sports clubs with necessary construction measures. The highest amount goes to a club from the district of Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge.
The Free State uses the money to support sports clubs with necessary construction measures. The highest amount goes to a club from the district of Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge.
Saxony recorded a significant increase in the number of overnight camping stays in 2023. In terms of price, the Free State is in the middle of the pack in Germany.
Numerous fans of two-stroke engines come to the airfield in Anklam. The 29th International Trabant Meeting will be held there until Sunday.
In Anklam, numerous fans of two-stroke engines come to the airfield. The 29th International Trabant Meeting will be held there until Sunday.
Special animal children at Hoyerswerda Zoo: a spherical armadillo and a tree spiny lizard.
The new hiking season on the Erzgebirge-Vogtland ridge trail starts with guided hikes and festivals in glorious sunshine.
Compared to the rest of Germany, Saxony is at the bottom of the list in terms of camper van density. However, campers are also becoming increasingly common in the state.
The number of motorhomes in Saxony has more than tripled in the last 10 years, with almost 29,000 registered vehicles at the beginning of 2024.
The Ore Mountains are ringing in the new cycling tourism season. Whether mountain bike or road bike - various tours invite you to discover the landscape and nature. In some places there is snow again.
The final preparations for the start of the outdoor pool season in Saxony are underway. The first pools open their gates to visitors in mid-May.
Leipzig's New Lakeland is ready for the summer season. New attractions await guests at some of the open-cast mining lakes.
As European Capital of Culture 2025, Chemnitz wants to combine sport and culture with a marathon, with music along the route and various distances planned for the runners.
Pure sunshine and summery temperatures are luring people outdoors in Saxony. Some will want to go swimming. As the outdoor pools are still closed, the lakes remain open. But the DRK water rescue service warns.
The Senckenberg Natural History Collections Dresden want to arouse interest in their research with mobile research stations. From April to September, two research bikes will provide information on various topics at different locations in Dresden on five Saturdays, as a spokeswoman announced on Frida ..
The Senckenberg Natural History Collections Dresden want to arouse interest in their research with mobile research stations. From April to September, two research bikes will provide information on various topics at different locations in Dresden on five Saturdays, as a spokeswoman announced on Frida ..
Overnight stays are once again permitted in Saxon Switzerland. The opening of the Elbe Sandstone Forest Trail on Tuesday marked the start of the trekking season in the rugged rocky world of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. According to the national park and forest administration in Bad Schandau, all ov ..
Hikers can once again spend the night in Saxon Switzerland. The Elbe Sandstone Forest Trail offers a challenging route through the rocky world of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.
Church services, customs, calls for peace - Saxony celebrates Easter in many different ways. Sorbian Easter riders, baptisms, Easter bonfires and more.
The weather forecast for Easter is promising. Saxony's gastronomy is ready for the rush to the beer gardens.
The weather forecast for Easter in Saxony is promising with temperatures above 20 degrees. The catering industry is ready for the rush to the beer gardens, but there are also challenges in terms of qualified staff and the integration of foreigners.
Foiling can still be practiced on waters in Saxony, pilot project to be continued.
Spring is the first tourism highlight of the year. Saxony's regions are hoping for the best weather at Easter, which will entice visitors to go hiking and cycling - but also to enjoy culture.
The ADAC expects the highways in Saxony to be full at the start of the Easter vacations. Especially on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, holidaymakers, commuters and Easter excursionists will converge there, it said in a statement on Tuesday. Both days are also among the busiest of the year in the Fr ..
In the past water sports season, the locks in Leipzig were used less than in the previous year. The city administration announced that 31,260 watercraft were counted.
Visitors to Miniwelt Lichtenstein can marvel at the most famous sights in Saxony, Germany and the world in miniature - for 25 years!
More than 1000 guests took one of the first rides on the Dresden Park Railway on Sunday. "It was a brilliant start to the season," said a spokeswoman for Staatliche Schlösser, Burgen und Gärten gGmbH on Monday. Two mini-trains pulled by electric locomotives will be running on the 5.6-kilometer route ..
One day after the opening, the fire department arrived at Karl's Adventure Village in Döbeln (Central Saxony district) on Sunday morning. The alarm was triggered by a fire alarm system at around 5.20 am, said Steffen Janasek, head of the local fire brigade. On site, however, it turned out to be a mi ..
The youngest offspring of the Rothschild giraffes in Leipzig is called Kiano, which means joy or whirlwind. His character is described as curious and playful.
Many Baltic Sea vacationers have known Karl's Adventure Villages for some time. From now on, the chain is also present in Saxony: many families did not miss the opening in Döbeln on Saturday.
Chemnitz Zoo has said goodbye to its Geoffroy's spider monkeys. Two females of these endangered Central American primates last lived at the zoo, the city announced on Friday. As there were no offspring and the group was getting smaller and smaller, the zoo decided to stop keeping this species. The r ..
31 newcomers take up voluntary service - 12 young people are appointed assistants. Park railroad tours the Great Garden until October.
Saxony's state capital Dresden has been selected to host the 2033 Federal Garden Show.
The customs of the Sorbs and the mountain parades were already part of it - now mountaineering in Saxony is also part of the intangible cultural heritage.
In difficult weather conditions, the athletes set off on the 90-kilometer route at the 100th Wasalauf in Sweden. With 16,000 participants, the prestigious fun run is the largest cross-country skiing event in the world and is also considered the toughest ski race in the world. Torleif Syrstad and Emi ..
More than 700,000 members in over 4300 sports clubs in Saxony - around 30,000 new members within a year. Sports Minister emphasizes social importance.
Heat and rain have taken their toll on the slopes in Saxony and skiing is currently suspended throughout the Ore Mountains. Holidaymakers have to switch to alternatives to traditional winter sports.
Rock singer Bryan Adams (64, "Summer of '69") is coming to Germany for several concerts. The Canadian will be stopping off in Düsseldorf (5.10.), Hamburg (6.10.), Frankfurt (8.10.), Stuttgart (9.10.) and Leipzig (10.10.) with his "So Happy It Hurts Tour" in October 2024, the organizer announced on M ..