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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?
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.
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.
Before winter operations begin, the suspension railroad and funicular in Dresden are put through their paces.
The Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří mining region has been a World Heritage Site for five years, but there is a lack of central contact points for visitors. Now the first of six visitor centers is being built in Marienberg.
There has been a change at the top of the state tourism association. The new president emphasizes the economic importance of the industry.
Saffron cultivation is still a rarity in this country. Nevertheless, experts in Saxony and Thuringia harvest the red threads from the saffron blossoms every October - and this should not remain rare.
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.
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.
The Fichtelberghaus on Saxony's highest peak is a popular excursion destination. But it is up for sale. Interested parties need to hurry: The bidding period ends on Thursday.
The Fichtelberghaus on Saxony's highest peak is a popular excursion destination. But it is up for sale. Interested parties need to hurry: The bidding period ends on Thursday.
The tourism industry reports rising numbers of guests and overnight stays for 2024. In June, the number of foreign guests in particular rose. The European Football Championship was a draw at the time. But not all regions are benefiting.
The Erzgebirgskreis district wants to sell the Fichtelberghaus and other areas on Saxony's highest peak. This is causing criticism in Oberwiesenthal.
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.
The access road to the Bastei in Saxon Switzerland is a dead end. When the parking lot of the popular excursion destination is full, the traffic jams - the municipality is taking remedial action.
The access road to the Bastei in Saxon Switzerland is a dead end. When the parking lot of the popular excursion destination is full, the traffic jams - the municipality is taking remedial action.
The full closure of the Saale near Bad Kösen will be temporarily lifted during the main season. This means that paddling will be allowed again from Friday.
MV and Saxony want to cooperate more closely in tourism development, with a focus on recruiting skilled workers and international tourism.
The Minister Presidents of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Saxony emphasized the importance of the successful World Heritage applications and signed agreements on closer cooperation in tourism and research.
Saxony and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are united by the joy of new World Heritage sites. At their meeting, however, the heads of government of both states also want to look to the future.
Minister President Manuela Schwesig (SPD) meets her Saxon counterpart Michael Kretschmer (CDU) in Schwerin and Rostock to strengthen cooperation.
The joy over new World Heritage sites in both federal states is still reverberating. However, the heads of government of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Saxony are also looking to the future.
It is intended to be a place where German and Czech children and young people can play sport together. Now the Olympic Festival is starting in Most in northern Bohemia. There is even an Eiffel Tower.
Long waiting times and high production times lead to frustration among applicants in large cities in Saxony.
Nature and the countryside in combination with the cities are the strongest drivers for Saxony's tourism. Christmas, history and tradition also make the Free State an attractive destination.
Tourism in Saxony is booming. After the coronavirus pandemic, hotels are reporting a new high. One region in particular is benefiting.
Autobahn GmbH announces measures to avoid traffic jams before the summer vacation in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia.
Saxony's vacation regions are expecting many vacationers in the coming weeks. Good booking situation before the summer vacations. City breaks on the rise.
The Fichtelberg suspension railroad is celebrating its 100th anniversary and is an important attraction for tourists in the Ore Mountains. Find out more about the history and significance of Germany's oldest aerial cableway.
Tourism and spa association in Saxony calls for financial support for spas and resorts to secure their future
New barrier-free campsite on Lake Störmthal in Großpösna with funding of over 33.7 million euros for people with disabilities
This year, the Saxon Hiking and Pilgrimage Academy will be able to fund around 90 instead of the original 60 projects for the maintenance and expansion of the necessary infrastructure as well as new offers. This is possible thanks to a short-term increase in funding from the state budget from 100,00 ..
This year, the Saxon Hiking and Pilgrimage Academy will be able to fund around 90 instead of the original 60 projects for the maintenance and expansion of the necessary infrastructure as well as new offers. This is possible thanks to a short-term increase in funding from the state budget from 100,00 ..
This year, the Saxon Hiking and Pilgrimage Academy will be able to fund around 90 instead of the original 60 projects for the maintenance and expansion of infrastructure as well as new offers.
After a break of almost two months, Dresden's historic funicular railroad will be running on schedule again from Saturday. According to the city's transport company, the regular special inspection, which is due every ten years, did not result in any complaints from the TÜV. Both carriages received n ..
The vast majority of destinations in Bavaria had a successful winter. However, leisure activities should be adapted in future due to the reduced snowfall.
Short vacations, trips to the lakes, the coast or a local recreation area: The ADAC warns of heavy traffic for the Whitsun weekend. However, there was no more traffic on Friday until the afternoon.
Contrary to the ADAC's fears of traffic jams, the highways in the southeast remain congestion-free for the time being. Nevertheless, there is heavier traffic in certain places.
To mark the 250th birthday of German Romantic artist Caspar David Friedrich (1774-1840), the hiking trail named after him is being rediscovered in Saxon Switzerland. The revised 15-kilometre route near Krippen was officially opened on Monday. It follows historical paths on which the artist demonstra ..
Reinhardtsdorf-Schöna is now a state-recognized resort in Saxony, with a focus on nature and landscape. Tourism Minister Barbara Klepsch acknowledges the municipality's efforts.
To mark the 250th birthday of German Romantic artist Caspar David Friedrich (1774-1840), the hiking trail named after him is being rediscovered in Saxon Switzerland. The revised 15-kilometre route near Krippen was officially opened on Monday. It follows historical paths on which the artist demonstra ..
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 famous painting by Bellotto is recreated on Pirna's market square. Amateurs in historical costumes with dogs and horses await the visitors.
A showcase for the Capital of Culture Year 2025: the city of Chemnitz and the surrounding area will be presenting itself to travel providers and trade journalists from almost 40 countries from this Sunday. The occasion is the Germany Travel Mart, which is being held in Chemnitz until Tuesday. At thi ..
Chemnitz wants to attract visitors from all over the world as European Capital of Culture in 2025. In the coming days, international tourism providers will already be visiting the city to get a first-hand impression.
Leipzig/Halle and Dresden Airports recorded an increase in passenger numbers in the first quarter, according to Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG.
The funicular railroad in Dresden, which is popular with tourists, will not be in operation for almost two months from today (Monday, April 8). According to the Dresden Transport Authority (DVB), the reason for this is the main inspection of the funicular, which is only carried out every ten years. ..
The European Football Championship is bringing fans from all over Europe to Leipzig this summer. If you want to stay in a hotel near the city center, you have to hurry. But there are also alternatives.
Almost two months before the start of the European Football Championship, hotels in Leipzig are almost fully booked on match days. Alternatives in the surrounding area are recommended.
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.
At Easter, 129 passenger planes will take off from Leipzig/Halle and Dresden to sunny destinations in the Mediterranean, the Atlantic and beyond. Around 20,000 travelers are expected.
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 ..
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.
Seven further projects are being funded with 9.25 million euros for cross-border cooperation between Saxony and the Czech Republic. These include the Silver Route project, which aims to develop sustainable tourism offers in order to better connect the 22 components of the UNESCO World Heritage Ore M ..
Visitor numbers in Saxony's health resorts are still below pre-corona levels. The individual resorts are developing very differently. An investment backlog is also looming.
Saxony's tourism minister is promoting cultural trips to Saxony at ITB, with a focus on Chemnitz as European Capital of Culture 2025.
The historic cable car to Augustusburg Castle is taking a three-week break from Monday to carry out important maintenance work.
After around three years of renovation, hotel guests will once again be able to spend the night at Cecilienhof Palace in Potsdam.
The prices for trips on the Harz narrow-gauge railroads will rise on March 1, including for the Harzquerbahn and Selketalbahn.
In future, Saxony wants to attract tourists all year round - including to the Ore Mountains. This region is not only suitable as a Christmas destination and for winter sports, you can also hike across blooming mountain meadows there, said Jörg Markert, President of the Saxony State Tourism Associati ..
The prices for travel on the Harz narrow-gauge railroads will increase on March 1. Reasons and details of the fare adjustment.
Youth hostels in Saxony are once again as popular as they were before the coronavirus. A lot is currently being renovated - and new offers are tempting.
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.
The number of guests in Lower Saxony rose by around ten percent to more than 15 million in 2023, but the pre-corona year 2019 has not yet been reached.
People who want to travel to their vacation destination in the most environmentally friendly way possible like to take the train. But this is still difficult in many small towns in northern Germany - the industry is calling for improvements.
After speculation about a sale, the ink is dry. The Wittelsbacher Foundation has bought another castle not far from its prestigious Hohenschwangau Castle. It is to be rented out.
Tourist numbers are rising again. The Senator for Economic Affairs firmly expects the trend to continue. However, the city is not yet able to match its old records.
Saxony's tourism industry was pleased to see an increase in the number of overnight stays last year. Individual vacations in particular are on trend. However, the coronavirus crisis is still having an impact.
Leipzig is the venue for Europe's biggest soccer event this summer. In addition to the European Championship stadium, the central meeting point is the "Fan Zone" on Augustusplatz. The aim is a carefree celebration.
The winter vacations are about to start and the tourism industry in Saxony is reporting many bookings. The winter sports resorts want to offer an all-round program - even with a lack of snow.
Boating in the Saxon Switzerland National Park is temporarily prohibited from February to mid-June in order to protect the wildlife.
Whether it's snow, rain or drought: in times of man-made climate change, Saxony's winter sports resorts want to switch to year-round offers. These are aimed primarily at families.
Bad Schandau can now officially call itself a Kneipp spa. The state recognition as a Kneipp spa is expected to attract additional guests to the region.
Dresden is experiencing growing interest abroad as a tourist destination. On Thursday, Dresden Marketing GmbH (DMG) cited a mention of the city as one of 52 recommended "Places to Travel" worldwide in the New York Times as well as a recommendation from the largest British travel association, the Ass ..
A vacationer received a refund from the Hanover District Court due to unusable pool loungers.
Thousands of onlookers witnessed the Great Mining Parade in Annaberg-Buchholz on Saturday afternoon.
Saxony's tourism industry is still on the upswing after the difficult coronavirus years. Culture Minister Barbara Klepsch provides insights into the current tourism figures and notes that the Free State has not yet fully caught up, but is on the right track.
Numerous castles and palaces in the Czech Republic invite you to Christmas markets, exhibitions and concerts during the Advent season. In the castle courtyard of Decin (Tetschen) on the border with Saxony, stalls with culinary delights and handicrafts await visitors on December 17. Local choirs and ..
While there is already a thaw in the lower regions of Saxony, the alpine ski season has started on the Fichtelberg. But how long will the white splendor last on Saxony's highest peak?
Shortly before the start of the ski season, the Fichtelberg cable car resumes operation.
Saxony's Tourism Minister Barbara Klepsch has criticized the planned expiry of the reduced VAT for meals in restaurants.
Saxony's Tourism Minister Barbara Klepsch has criticized the planned expiry of the reduced VAT for meals in restaurants.
The city harbor in Leipzig is being expanded. For just under 15 million euros, the harbor basin will be built by 2026, as well as a promenade and a pedestrian bridge, as the city announced on Wednesday at the start of the work. In addition, more berths for excursion ships and private boats will be c ..
The floating church "Vineta" is an attraction in the Leipzig Neuseenland. After several years on the water, the building now needs to be renovated. Everything should be ready by the opening of the season.
Saxony wants to focus more on its 200-year-old tradition of brush makers - also to attract urgently needed skilled workers to the industry. The local brush manufacturers are "hidden champions" that radiate beyond Saxony and Germany, said Regional Development Minister Thomas Schmidt (CDU) on Friday i ..
Lake Berzdorf in the Lusatian Lakeland near Görlitz is ready for shipping. The Saxony State Directorate announced that the Lausitzer und Mitteldeutsche Bergbau-Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH (LMBV) has withdrawn its objections to the general order on the use of the water body. Only for nature conservat ..
The historic suspension railroad on the slopes of the Elbe in Dresden has received the operating license for another ten years after the general check. Because of its "excellent technical condition," only minor work had to be done this time, as the Dresden Transport Authority (DVB) announced at the ..