Youth hostels in Saxony are on the upswing again. In the previous year, 364,375 overnight stays were registered, as the state association of the German Youth Hostel Association announced on Tuesday. In 2019, there were 348,112 overnight stays, albeit with one less youth hostel than in 2023. The development is encouraging, emphasized Susan Graf, Chairwoman of the Board of the Saxony State Association. However, depending on the region, there is still more catching up to do.
A lot of construction is currently taking place in Saxony's youth hostels, Graf emphasized. "Following modernizations in Strehla and Bad Lausick, where more rooms with showers and toilets will be available this year, we have now started construction work in Dresden." The entrance and lounge area there has been redesigned for guests. From the second quarter of 2025, all rooms in the youth hostel will also be equipped with showers and toilets.
The Saxony state association has 77,000 members and operates 23 youth hostels in the state, according to the ministry. School classes account for around 38 percent of overnight stays, while families make up around 20 percent. The rest is shared by groups and clubs as well as individual travelers, such as hikers, pilgrims, cyclists and business travelers.
