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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.
Chemnitz kicks off its year as European Capital of Culture 2025 with a big party in the city center on Saturday. Interest is high: there are only a few free beds left in the city center.
The Battle of Lützen in 1632 was one of the main battles of the Thirty Years' War. The newly designed museum shows how important peace is.
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.
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.
After several years of high visitor numbers, 2024 has gone somewhat less well for Leipzig Zoo. The zoo boss blames one event in particular for this.
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.
Last year, the State Office for Road Construction approved more than twelve million euros for cycling projects. The aim is to achieve a sustainable and climate-friendly turnaround in transportation.
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?
"What should our child be called?" - One of the most important questions for expectant parents before the birth. In Bavaria, other first names top the list of the most popular baby names this year.
Ski fans will soon have even more fun on the Fichtelberg in Oberwiesenthal. The regional authorities have approved the construction of a new chairlift.
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.
The wait will soon be over for ski fans on the Fichtelberg: the slopes will open just in time for the weekend.
Not much snow has really fallen in Saxony yet. Nevertheless, the first ski resorts have opened their slopes - artificial snow makes it possible.
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.
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.
Großschönau receives millions in funding for the renovation of its Trixi pool. The pool is to become more modern and family-friendly by the end of 2027.
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.
Whether museums, sports groups, social clubs or the fire department, many things would be impossible without volunteers. Every year, people who dedicate their free time to these causes are in the spotlight in the state parliament.
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?
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?
Walks with alpacas are said to have a therapeutic effect. The tourism industry in Saxony has also discovered the fluffy animals for itself. However, certain rules should be observed.
Walks with alpacas are said to have a therapeutic effect. The tourism industry in Saxony has also discovered the fluffy animals for itself. However, certain rules should be observed.
This year, the Highfield Festival near Leipzig was overshadowed by the fire on a Ferris wheel. Next year, the focus will once again be on music.
Next Monday sees the start of the Christmas market season in Saxony. Tourism Minister Barbara Klepsch will be attending the opening in Meissen.
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.