Historic Sites in Saxony, Germany 2023

Most reviewed Historic Sites in Saxony

4.5 The Dresden Zwinger (4.757 reviews)
- Most important in Dresden
Friday: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Art Museums

Situated in the heart of the Saxon state capital, the Dresden Zwinger ranks among Germany’s most well-known Baroque buildings of Germany and is, apart from the Church of Our Lady, certainly the most famous building monument in Dresden. It accommodates internationally renowned museums and is a place for staging music and theater performances. See more..
4.5 St. Nicholas Church (Nikolaikirche) (1.270 reviews)
- Magnificent Structure!
Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Historic Sites • Religious Sites

St. Nicholas Church is one of the most historical churches of Leipzig ranging for the period from 12th century and it was turned into a Gothic Hall Church in the 17th Century. The Church is named after St. Nicholas, patron of travelers and merchants. It also gained importance during the peaceful revolution with people gathering there from 1989 to 1991. It is vast inside with capacity of over 1400 seats. Its magnificent architecture, beautiful interiors and peaceful environment leaves every visitor impressed. See more..
4.5 Royal Palace (Residenzschloss) (882 reviews)
- Opulent palace which blends with the streetscape
Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • History Museums

Strolling around Dresden city centre in general is magic in itself considering the architecture and the vibe of the city, and then one stumbles upon this beautiful building. Each building has its own character and Dresden Castle is no exception. It holds exhibits and should definitely visit inside. See more..
4.5 Colditz Castle (538 reviews)
- Forbidding
Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Castles • History Museums

With its striking white gables, Colditz Castle is one of the most beautiful Central German architectural monuments of the 16th century. It served as an important POW-camp for high-ranking officers of the Western Allies during World War II; Winston Churchill's nephew and the nephew of the then British King George VI were also among its prisoners. Secret radio rooms, tunnels broken through the masonry and a secretly built glider are examples of the many tales told of the numerous creative escape attempts in the »Escape Museum«. The book entitled »The Colditz Story« and its film adaptation have made Colditz world famous. Today, guests from all over the world can enjoy a princely stay at the European Youth Hostel and the unique atmosphere of Colditz Castle at events and concerts, in special exhibitions and on guided tours such as »In the Footsteps of the Prisoners« featuring a prisoners' feast. See more..
4.5 Mendelssohn-Haus Leipzig (272 reviews)
- Warm atmosphere
Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Classical music fans will appreciate a visit to Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's home (now a museum) and his music salon where we hold concerts every Sunday at 11:00. Find information about Mendelssohn's family, esp. about his sister Fanny Hensel. See more..
4.5 New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus) (160 reviews)
- Grand design
Historic Sites • Government Buildings

The pictures speak for themselves. This is one of the most impressive buildings in Leipzig. Make sure you see it when visiting. See more..
5.0 Burg und Kloster Oybin (134 reviews)
- Amazing place with magical atmosphere
Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Religious Sites

Embedded in a magical mountain landscape on the rock, the mighty ruins of the castle, which was built by Emperor Charles IV to his retirement home and a monastery of Cölestiner drone. The rock mass was not only a popular motive for the painters of the romance like C.D. Friedrich, also the Brothers Grimm wrote here the legend of the Jungfernsprung. Around the Oybin are many stories and legends about knights, witches, buried treasures, underground passages, real virgins and evil robbers - and who knows what treasures are still hidden and buried here today. Enjoy the medieval flair of the castle, the romantic walls and the beautiful view. The weather almost does not matter. In the rain and fog, the ruins look mystical, in winter romantic dreamy and in good weather, fantastic views. See more..
4.0 Karl May Museum (94 reviews)
- Better than expected
Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • History Museums

Welcome to the Karl May Museum in the city of Radebeul! Karl May (1842-1912), the creator of immortal novel heroes such as Winnetou, the brave and noble Apache chief, and his blood brother Old Shatterhand, is one of the most famous and best-selling German writers of all time with about 200 million copies worldwide. He is best known for his adventure novels set in the American Old West and in the Orient and Middle East. His works have been translated into more than 45 languages. Our Karl May Museum was established in Karl May’s former home “Villa Shatterhand” where our visitors can explore his eventful life and literary work, and immerse themselves in the adventurous world of the author from Saxony. The over 90-year-old Villa Bärenfett log cabin houses a collection on the cultural and historical living environments of the indigenous population of North America that is unique in Europe. We look forward to your visit! See more..
4.5 Bautzen Memorial (Gedenkstaette Bautzen) (90 reviews)
- Fascinating - but chillingly so close to the present day
Historic Sites

The name Bautzen was apparently synonymous in the GDR era with this prison for political prisoners; the whole is now open to the public (no charge) as a memorial to the evil that was done here. Visitors have access to most parts of this sprawling complex, left pretty much as it was when the East German state collapsed in 1989. Most disturbing are the tales of those imprisoned here - not figures from a distant generation, but people our own age, who perhaps risked escape from the GDR in their youth and still only in middle age today, suffered this awful experience. Other than an information leaflet, all the displays are in German only - but what you see is poignant enough without the explanations. Most definitely worth the detour - and the old town of Bautzen is a gem just 5 minutes drive away. See more..
4.0 Russische Gedachtniskirche (85 reviews)
- Scaffolding coming down
Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites

The Saint Alexi Memorial Church in Leipzig commemorates the thousands of Russian soldiers who fell in the Battle of Nations (1813) and can easily be combined with a visit to the Volkerschlachtdenkmal and Sudfriedhof. It is open daily 10-17h with a pause from 13.15-14h. A donation of 1 euro is requested for good causes, which is a small price to pay to view the beautiful iconostasis. The church has been undergoing renovation but on the afternoon I visited the scaffolding seemed to be coming down. See more..
4.5 Der Dom St. Petri zu Bautzen (81 reviews)
- Interesting cathedral
Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

This is a very interesting church as it's for both Catholics and Protestants. It is one of the biggest of this kind in Germany. The cathedral as it stands now was constructed between 1456 and 1463. In 1523, Lutherans started preaching in the church. Since 1530, both Catholics and Lutherans have shared the cathedral. Its most distinctive feature is the strongly protruding angulation, which is probably because the church was erected on the foundations of another church which was built around 1000. See more..
4.5 Schloß Muskau (50 reviews)
- Wonderful!
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • History Museums

A great place in the wonderful Muzakowski Park, you can move to the land of fairy tales admiring the castle from afar. I could come there every day and I would not get bored ... An absolute hit. See more..
4.5 Leaning Tower of Bautzen / Reichenturm (39 reviews)
- Leaning Tower
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Observation Decks & Towers

This is an interesting looking tower. The construction began in 1490. It survived several sieges and fires. In 1747 it was observed that the tower was leaning. It was not until 1953/54 that the inclination movement could be stopped by fastening the foundation. The tower still deviates from the vertical by 1.44 m at its top. Great photos of the tower can be taken from the street leading from the Market Sq. See more..
4.0 Landeskrone (36 reviews)
- A nice good walk up to the top for the scenery
Historic Sites

i went here a month ago and me and my work friends walked all the way up to the top of this famous landmark, on our walk up there we seen great views and the guides were very helpful but it was abit of the danger walking on the road as cars or coaches would appear out of nowhere and the road was so thin so was abit of a hassel. when we arrived at the restaurant at the top the drinks and beer was amazing :) all in all still a nice day out if you want to see the whole of the country from the top of the tower at the top See more..
4.0 Barockschloss Rammenau (29 reviews)
- Poor visitor policy
Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Castles

We especially came to visit the castle and park with our children and a foreign friend from another city. On the entrance we were rejected, officially because one of us wasn't able to show a corona certificate. The cashier wouldn't even leave us have a look into the park (without visiting interiors), where between widespread meadows and flowerbeds there was no other person to see, to whom we might have posed a thread. So we had to leave the place, having to think of how to explain the kids, why they would not let us in: "we cannot go there because mum/dad have not been treated with experimental injections"?! So disappointing! (I am rating 2 stars because I really give my best to stay positive and the castle still might be worth to see, it the staff would make that possible) See more..
4.5 Barockschloss Delitzsch (20 reviews)
- If you are near, its worth a stop
Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles • Gardens

If you happen to be in the neighberhood, then i would say, drop by. Its a smaller castle, with some nice state rooms, and a small musea. See more..
4.5 Historischer Theaterplatz (20 reviews)
- Worth a stroll around!
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas • Architectural Buildings

Besides the Old Town with its Town Hall, Theaterplatz is another spot that will surely attract your attention. See more..
4.0 Freiberger Obermarkt (19 reviews)
- Christmas Market in Freiberg
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas • Monuments & Statues

Visited in december. Very nice christmas market in Freiberg, where you can have fun, drink aet foot and spend some nice time with friends. A must visit if you get here, also a trip in the inner city would be ok. See more..
4.0 Kloster Nimbschen (18 reviews)
- tolle Zeitgeschichte
Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites

Ich war sehr begeistert von der Führung und haben diesen geschichtlichen Abriss sehr genossen.

Sehr sehenswert See more..
4.0 Burgruine Frauenstein (17 reviews)
- A truly romantic ruin
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites

We have the Margrave of Meissen to thank for the remaining castle ruin we see here today. And what a castle it was. There is an educational signed walk to do around the site and plenty of excellent viewing places along with the obligatory ruined tower view! Ramble about in peace and quiet during May when we visited. Also on-site and included in the admission is entry to the Silbermann Museum. Gottfried Silbermann was, apparently, a famous organ maker of the late 1600s and a story of his life and work is featured here. See more..
4.5 Ochsenbastei (17 reviews)
- Verbunden mit dem Stadtmauergarten
Historic Sites

Diese Bastei sieht nicht nur wuchtig aus - besonders von Brücke nach Polen -, sondern bietet auch oberhalb einen Gang durch einen Renaissancegartenstreifen unterhalb der Stadtmauer. See more..
5.0 St.-Nikolai Church (12 reviews)
- Striking ruins
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Cemeteries • Churches & Cathedrals

The chapel was financed by donations when first built. It was dedicated to St. Nicholas and St. Barbara . Before the construction of the chapel could be finished, it burned down in 1441. Due to the generosity of the citizens of the city, the chapel was largely rebuilt by 1444 on a much larger scale. In the course of the siege of the city in 1620 the Nikolaikirche was considerably destroyed and devastated. Only after the city fire on May 2, 1634 did the cathedral monastery plan to rebuild the church. Before the reconstruction of the church could begin, the timber was used by the Swedes to build palisades during their siege of the city in 1639 . After this siege, the intention was to rebuild the church again, but for financial reasons the cathedral monastery decided to rebuild the Church of Our Lady, which had burned down in 1634, instead. As a result, the Nikolaikirche has remained in ruins to this day. We loved looking around and seeing the old grave. It's such a beautiful place. See more..
4.0 Besucherbergwerk Felsendome Rabenstein (12 reviews)
- Nach vielen Jahren mal wieder da
Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Mines

Es war sehr interessant und kann man nur empfehlen.Besonders gut ist, das auch Rollstuhlfahrer diese Felsendome besichtigen können. See more..
4.0 Schloss Wolkenstein (11 reviews)
- ein schön erhaltenes Schloss mit einer schönen Aussicht
Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Castles

Schloss Wolkenstein auf steilem, etwa 80 m hohem Gneisfelsen grüßt und fasziniert schon von weitem und lockt seine Gäste zu dessen Erkundung an. Und wer nicht wenigstens einmal den Schlosshof betreten hat, war nicht wirklich in Wolkenstein. Die historisch gewachsene Burg-Schloss-Anlage vereint verschiedene alte Baukörper. Der im 14. Jahrhundert errichtete Wohnturm als ältester Teil des heutigen Gebäudekomplexes, Nachfolgebau einer Wehrburg mit unbekanntem Aussehen, und das Küchenhaus wurden im 16. Jahrhundert ergänzt durch die heute dominierenden Gebäudeteile: Südflügel und Nordflügel mit Torhaus. Obwohl noch mancherlei auf die einst notwendige Wehrhaftigkeit hindeutet, wird das Bauensemble heute meist als Schloss bezeichnet. Das Museum im Schloss Wolkenstein gibt dem interessierten Gast weitere Einblicke in die Geschichte des Bauwerkes und der Stadt. Die ehemalige Folterkammer dient als Raum für die Ausstellung Gerichtsbarkeit im Mittelalter. See more..
4.5 Annaberger Marktplatz (11 reviews)
- Nicht nur zur Weihnachtszeit...
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas • Architectural Buildings

...ist es schön hier! Mittwochs ist hier Markttag, rund um die rührige Unternehmerinnen-Figur Barbara Uthmann auf ihrem Brunnen: sie hatte den Annabergerinnen zu bescheidenem Wohlstand verholfen durch ihren Handel mit Klöppel-Arbeiten. Ringsum stehen das Rathaus und schöne Bürgerhäuser aus dem 16.-19. Jahrhundert. See more..
4.0 Jakobikirche (11 reviews)
- Wunderschöne Kirche
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Wunderschöne, wiederaufgebaute Kirche. Sollte man sich in Chemnitz unbedingt ansehen, da es die einzige geöffnete Kirche in Chenmnitz war. See more..
4.0 Brunnen Obermarkt "Otto der Reiche" (9 reviews)
- The Silver City of Saxony
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Monuments & Statues • Fountains

Freiberg, a small town located in Saxony, is perhaps overshadowed by Dresden and Chemnitz. If ample time, pay a visit as Freiberg has a lot to offer; from a lovely Old Market to the Cathedral, Palace and much more. See more..
4.5 Friedenskirche (9 reviews)
- Sehenswert
Historic Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Zur Zeit Renovierung des Daches am Kirchturm.
Innen eine sehr schöne Orgel
Hochwassergeschädigt, aber alle Schäden beseitigt See more..
5.0 Thomas Büchner Fleischerei Büchner Görlitz (9 reviews)
- Schönste Fleischerei in Görlitz
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Wenn die Dresdner Molkerei Gebrüder Pfund als der schönste Milchladen der Welt gilt, dann ist die Fleischerei Büchner in Görlitz mit Sicherheit das schönste Fleisch- und Wurstgeschäft. Die mit einem etwa 30 qm großen Verkaufsraum ausgestattete Fleischerei wurde im Jahre 1911 eröffnet. Das Ladengeschäft ist im Innern mit farbig gestalteten Wandfliesen verkleidet, die den Entstehungsprozess von Fleisch- und Wurstwaren in allen seinen Phasen zeigen. Die Originalfliesen stammten aus dem Hause Villeroy und Boch. 1993 wurde der Laden saniert und präsentiert sich heute wieder in seinem ursprünglichen Zustand. Fotografieren zu den Öffnungszeiten erlaubt, entweder Imbiss kaufen oder Einwurf in Trinkgeldkasse See more..
5.0 Schloss Purschenstein (8 reviews)
- Excellent place for dinner and romantic stay
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Castles

We stayed here for a week and enjoyed a peaceful stay- and had a perfect excellent and elegant dinner in their restaurant - I can recommend! See more..
4.0 Gedenkstätte GJWH Torgau (8 reviews)
- A very important memorial place
Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Educational sites

The former GDR seems to be have been wonderful place for many people. This kind of impression you might get when you talk to some locals because their memories are somehow influenced by their emotions. To come back to reality and to experience the brutality if this system places like this a vital! It is a pitty that most parts of the former location are apartments now. Still the exhibition is well done and very moving. I would recommend to go there. Most displays are in German and English. You could spend 60 minutes there easily. See more..
4.0 Bahrmannsches Brauhaus (8 reviews)
- Kleinod
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Unweit des Marktplatzes liegt das Bahrmannsche Brauhaus. Ein wirklich schönes Gebäude und so finden wir es sehr schade, dass es heute keine entsprechende Nutzung mehr erlebt. See more..
5.0 Waidhaus (8 reviews)
- Waidhaus
Historic Sites

The facade of Waidhaus is gorgeous and well preserved. Görlitz is doing a great job at maintaining their architectural gems.❤️ See more..
4.5 Schloss Waldenburg (7 reviews)
- super ambiente
Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins

jedes Jahr am 1 Advent findet die Schlossweihnacht statt , super Organiesiert von der Stadt Waldenburg immer wieder schön wir sind jedes Jahr da. Ist weiter zu Empfehlen. Das Ambiente ist einzigartig super. See more..
4.5 Chemnitzer Turmglockenspiel - Das Carillon (7 reviews)
- Arquitectura
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

El Neues rathaus es uno de los edificios más notables del centro histórico de Chemnitz. Muy bonito, vale la pena visitarlo. See more..
4.5 Schloss Krobnitz (6 reviews)
- Wundervoll gepflegte Anlage
Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Castles

Sehr gepflegtes Anwesen mit großzügiger Parkanlage. Immer wieder interessante Veranstaltungen und Ausstellungen. Perfekte Location für eine Hochzeit! See more..
4.0 Rathaus Riesa (6 reviews)
- Riesa's City Hall nicely closes an average square
Historic Sites

Not many can be impressed by the City Hall building. An average square is surrounded by few buildings. One of them and not outstanding it is the city hall. Children playing on the square using stairs and benches. Small fountains close the list of attractions of the place. It is difficult to remember Reisa Rathaus, seriously. See more..
4.0 Schloßkirche (6 reviews)
- Sehr schöne Schloßkirche
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Die Schloßkirche befindet sich in Chemnitz. Schön anzusehende Kirche, leider nur selten geöffnet. Aber das ist empfehlenswert. See more..
4.0 Leisnig (5 reviews)
- Immaculately preserved historical town
Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

We loved it, so much to see and do all within walking distance. The stroll from the castle down to the town was such a wonderful experience. We whiled away some time int he square under the cathedral simply people watching and soaking up the buzz of this quaint little town. Definitely the highlight of our Turingia trip. Nice shops, nice people and cozy little eateries. Hope to visit again some day soon. See more..
5.0 Dorothea-Stolln (5 reviews)
- A nice mining tour
Friday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Mines

A very friendly staff welcomed us. We took the 1.5 hours walking tour. It was very well guided with a lot of information about the mining history in this region. Well also for little children (6 years is minimum). Reserve a tour if you are a larger group. Last tour starts at 2 p.m. Very reasonable prices Guides seem to be only available in German but ask for English. See more..
4.0 Technische Schauanlage "Schiffmühle" (4 reviews)
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites

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3.5 Schlosskirche Torgau (4 reviews)
- Nice
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

A nice group of buildings and you are free to climb the circular staircase for a better view of the square. See more..
4.5 Taucherfriedhof (4 reviews)
- Историческое кладбище города - место для прогулок и раздумий
Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Cemeteries

Кладбище, основанное в XVI в., отражает основные вехи истории города. Помимо множества прекрасно сохранившихся исторических надгробных памятников горожан, на кладбище имеются массовые воинские захоронения: солдат русско-прусской армии 1813 г. (Баутценское сражение с войсками Наполеона) и советских и польских солдат апреля 1945 г. (Вайсберг-Баутценское сражение). Посещение кладбища - хороший способ составить полное представление об истории города. Можно обратить внимание на французское ядро, застрявшее в стене одного из склепов - как результат сражения 1813 г. (под ядром указана дата попадания его в стену). Многие надгробия представляют собой великолепные образцы скульптуры разных эпох. Кладбище представляет собой засаженные деревьями аллеи - превосходное место для прогулок и раздумий. See more..
5.0 Schillingsche Figuren (4 reviews)
- Hier in Chemnitz stehen die Originale
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues

Die bekannten und berühmten vier Tageszeiten von Johannes Schilling stehen hier im Chemnitzer Schlossteich Park. Auf der Brühlschen Terrasse in Dresden findet man lediglich in Bronze gegossene Duplikate.
Hier stehen die Originale aus Sandstein, welche in den Wintermonaten in eine Glashülle gesteckt werden um sie vor der Witterung zu schützen.
2010-2011 und 2017 wurden sie aufwendig restauriert und erstrahlen nun in ihrer wahren Schönheit - muss man gesehen haben. See more..
4.5 Marktplatz Crimmitschau (3 reviews)
- Vianočné trhy mini
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites

Marktplatz Crimmitschau je menšie, historické námestie v centre mesta. Konajú sa tu rôzne akcie a aj Vianočné trhy. See more..
4.5 Kursächsische Postmeilensäulen (3 reviews)
- Postmeilensäule
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Monuments & Statues

Diese Postmeilensäule stammt aus dem Jahr 1723. Sie ist eine von noch dreien in Freiberg. Einst gab es fünf Säulen. See more..
4.5 Gersdorff Palace (3 reviews)
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
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4.0 Ortenburg (3 reviews)
- gigantisches Bauwerk
Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Castles

Wir wahren hier im Rahmen unseres BautzenTrips und haben vom Parkplatz aus diese tolle Burg entdeckt und begutachtet. Lohnt sich.
Wir wahren hier im Rahmen unseres BautzenTrips und haben vom Parkplatz aus diese tolle Burg entdeckt und begutachtet. Lohnt sich. See more..
3.5 Hauptmarkt (3 reviews)
- Market square
Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings

Nice market square with a fountain in the middle. You can find the Town Hall here and also see the Reichenturm from here also. See more..
4.0 Historische Schauweberei Braunsdorf (2 reviews)
- interessant und ein Einblick
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites
Die Gegend war durch die Textilindustrie geprägt. Hier führen ehemalige Arbeiter aus der Textilbranche denen man anmerkt das sie lange hier gearbeitet haben und wirkliche Insider sind. So werden alle Fragen beantwortet,egal ob technischer Art oder einfach nur allgemein zum Arbeitsalltag,zu den gefertigten Produkten,Absatzmärkten und auch zum Ende der langjährigen Ära Textilherstellung in Sachsen. See more..

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