Night train from Stockholm to Chemnitz - three connections
The Capital of Culture is getting a direct connection to Sweden - at least on three weekends this year.
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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.
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.
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.
Saxony popular with tourists from abroad
Foreign guests have boosted tourism in Saxony this year. The Free State attributes this to targeted advertising.
700 Interrail tickets raffled off to young people in Saxony
The Ministry of Europe in Saxony has once again raffled off 700 tickets for a train journey through Europe to young people. A record turnout was recorded.
Still longer waiting times for passports
An unusually high number of orders have led to delays in the issuing of passports. People still have to wait longer. However, the Bundesdruckerei promises improvement.
Cultural foundation supports art scene with 53 scholarships
New art projects or stays abroad: The Cultural Foundation supports artists from Saxony.
First visitor center for Unesco World Heritage Site planned in Marienberg
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.
Start of the fall holidays in Saxony: 158 passenger aircraft from Leipzig/Halle and Dresden
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.
Ministry raffles off train tickets to young adults
Getting to know the whole of Europe by train without having to spend any money. For some young adults in Bavaria, this will soon be possible.
Restrictions on rail travel between Leipzig and Chemnitz from August
Rail travelers between Leipzig and Chemnitz must expect restrictions from August 5 due to construction work. Trains on the RE 6 line will run according to the regular timetable until October 13.
Delays in issuing passports in major cities in Saxony
Long waiting times and high production times lead to frustration among applicants in large cities in Saxony.
More overnight stays in Saxony
Tourism in Saxony is booming. After the coronavirus pandemic, hotels are reporting a new high. One region in particular is benefiting.
More than three times as many motorhomes in Saxony as in 2014
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.
Motorhome boom in Saxony: number triples in 10 years
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.
Easter: Numerous sunny destinations accessible from Leipzig/Halle and Dresden
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.
Flight cancellations on Thursday and Friday
Passengers at Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports must be prepared for cancellations and delays on Thursday and Friday due to the announced warning strike by Lufthansa ground staff. Lufthansa expects "extensive effects on the flight program", the airline announced on Monday. The exact effects were in ..
Saxony promotes cultural travel in Chemnitz at ITB
Saxony's tourism minister is promoting cultural trips to Saxony at ITB, with a focus on Chemnitz as European Capital of Culture 2025.
Digital high-speed test field launched in the Ore Mountains
A digital test field for rail travel of the future has been opened in the Ore Mountains. New applications and the new rail radio FRMCS are being tested there.
Air traffic during the winter vacations
92 passenger planes take off from Saxon airports for winter vacations
Prague Airport records 29 percent increase in passenger numbers
The international airport in Prague handled more than 13.8 million passengers last year, an increase of 29% compared to the previous year.
Holidaymaker receives refund due to unusable pool loungers
A vacationer received a refund from the Hanover District Court due to unusable pool loungers.
Nutcracker Wilhelm returns from space
The nutcracker Wilhelm from the Ore Mountains is back home after his trip into space.
Nutcracker Wilhelm back home from space
The nutcracker Wilhelm from the Ore Mountains is back home after his trip into space.