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Guided tours, impressive views and trails full of history: Why Oberwiesenthal becomes a destination for hikers and nature fans from Germany and Europe in September.

"Boofen" in Saxon Switzerland prohibited until mid-June

If you want to spend the night in the open air in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, you have to take a break until mid-June. Why the ban on "boofing" applies right now and what it has to do with the breeding season. | more

Nine bathing deaths in Saxony so far in 2025

Most bathing deaths in Saxony were men. According to DLRG President Ute Vogt, what is behind this. | more

Notebook zum Aktionspreis, Drucker und Smart-TV stark rabattiert - diese Angebote lohnen sich jetzt

Wer Notebook, Fernseher oder Drucker ohnehin auf der Einkaufsliste hat, kann derzeit in Meißen bei MEDIMAX richtig sparen. Drei aktuelle Angebote stechen durch ihren Preis besonders hervor – darunter ein Samsung-4K-TV für weniger als die Hälfte des ursprünglichen Preises. | more

Man dies while swimming in natural lake

A man goes under in a lake in Pirna. Rescue workers set out to search for him, but can only find him lifeless. What is known so far? | more

Blue-green algae in Bautzen reservoir: Office advises against swimming

Blue-green algae have been discovered in the Bautzen reservoir. This has consequences for bathers. | more

Fewer seahorses made in Saxony

Fewer early swimmers completed a test in the Free State. However, the total number of swimming badges rose - as was the case throughout Germany. | more

Jetzt wird Outlet-Shopping noch günstiger

Die Koffer sind fast gepackt, die Sommerferien beginnen – und viele nutzen die freie Zeit für einen kleinen Einkaufsbummel. Genau jetzt lohnt sich ein Besuch der Marken Outlets Schwarzheide besonders: Zahlreiche Stores haben ihre ohnehin günstigen Outlet-Preise nochmals deutlich reduziert. | more

Mushroom season in Saxony: Less yield due to insufficient rain

When sun follows rain, do mushrooms sprout from the ground? It's not that simple, say mushroom experts. They do not expect a good yield this year and also have a warning for beginners. | more

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. | more

Palais Sommer 2026 in Dresden: 60 Abende am Neumarkt bei freiem Eintritt

Kurz gesagt: Der Palais Sommer 2026 bringt vom Sonnabend, dem 20. Juni, bis zum Sonntag, dem 26. Juli mehr als 60 Abendveranstaltungen auf den Dresdner Neumarkt. Fast täglich beginnt das Programm um 18 Uhr vor der Frauenkirche. Der Eintritt ist frei. | more

Overnight stays in Saxon Switzerland National Park temporarily prohibited

Boating in the Saxon Switzerland National Park is temporarily prohibited from February to mid-June in order to protect the wildlife. | more

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