Increased controls at Lake Bockwitz for nature conservation
Increased controls at Lake Bockwitz are intended to protect nature, as breaches of the rules endanger the ecosystem. The town of Borna reacts.
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The current Saxon online newspaper. The latest news about leisure in Saxony, Dresden, Chemnitz and Leipzig.
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.
Two Saxons with big Eurojackpot winnings
Not much was missing to hit the top Eurojackpot prize. Two Saxons won in the second-highest prize category.
Tourism in Saxony: Nature, history and Christmas as top drivers
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.
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.
Children's and youth recreation centers with record overnight stays
School trips and vacation camps are an integral part of the annual program for many pupils. There are several popular destinations in Saxony.
Subdued business for model train manufacturer Piko due to delayed deliveries
Delayed deliveries and reluctance to buy are having a negative impact on the business of model train manufacturer Piko.
Saxony's vacation regions are expecting many vacationers
Saxony's vacation regions are expecting many vacationers in the coming weeks. Good booking situation before the summer vacations. City breaks on the rise.
Cyclists build a bridge between two cultural capitals
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.
100 years of the Fichtelberg suspension railroad: a landmark in the Ore Mountains
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.
Saxon health resorts and resorts demand compensation for additional costs
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
New barrier-free campsite on Lake Störmthal in Großpösna with funding of over 33.7 million euros for people with disabilities
More money for hiking and pilgrimage projects in Saxony
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 ..
More money for hiking and pilgrimage projects in Saxony
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 ..
Saxon Hiking and Pilgrimage Academy increases funding
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.
Ministry of Tourism: Successful winter for Saxony
The vast majority of destinations in Bavaria had a successful winter. However, leisure activities should be adapted in future due to the reduced snowfall.
Schwedenlöcher holes completely renovated: Hiking trail open again
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 ..
Diakonie Mitteldeutschland collects money for vacation programs
Every fifth child in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia is considered poor. A fundraising campaign by Diakonie aims to give them a vacation.
Cooling off approaching: outdoor pools in Saxony open at Whitsun
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.
Social Affairs Minister Petra Köpping calls on bathers to keep Saxony's waters clean
Social Affairs Minister Petra Köpping (SPD) is calling on bathers to help maintain water quality and the good condition of bathing areas.
Wild West in Karl May's adopted home of Radebeul until Sunday
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.
More than 220,000 euros for six Saxon sports clubs
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.
More than 220,000 euros for six Saxon sports clubs
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.
Camping boom in Saxony: overnight stays increase significantly
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.
Seventh million-dollar Lotto winner of the year from Saxony
A lottery player from the district of Bautzen is the winner of 3,772,637 euros. Six correct numbers from the draw on May 1 brought him the million euro prize, as Sachsenlotto announced on Thursday. However, the jackpot was not hit. The prize money will now be transferred directly to the winner's acc ..
New hiking season starts on the Erzgebirge-Vogtland ridge trail
The new hiking season on the Erzgebirge-Vogtland ridge trail starts with guided hikes and festivals in glorious sunshine.
Reinhardtsdorf-Schöna: New state-recognized resort in Saxony
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.
Ore Mountains start season for cyclists
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.
Preparations for the outdoor pool season in Saxony are in full swing
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.