A little off the beaten track, in the Neustadt district, is one of the most impressive and depressing places I have visited so far, the Bautzner Strasse Dresden Memorial, a former “Stasi” prison.
Saxony
Winter sports in summer – about ski jumpers and ski rollers in Oberwiesenthal
Oberwiesenthal is one of Germany’s winter sports resorts, where top athletes hold their competitions and of course train. But what is it like in summer? Do the facilities of the Fichtelbergschanzen stand deserted in the terrain?
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By narrow-gauge railway from Oberwiesenthal to Niederschlag
The Fichtelbergbahn is a narrow-gauge railway that runs from Cranzahl in Saxony to the highest town in Germany, the town of Oberwiesenthal. The route is just over 17 kilometres long and is one of the most popular excursion tips in the Ore Mountains.
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Overnight stay in sea container in Schöneck
A really unusual overnight stay can be found in Schöneck in the Vogtland. Spending the night in a Tinyhouse is already something special, but spending the night in a sea container was a wonderful time-out for us and a unique experience.
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Göltzschtal Bridge – the largest brick bridge in the world
In pictures, the Göltzschtal Bridge already looks very impressive, but when you see it in reality, it is even more impressive and I can understand why it is the landmark of the Vogtland.
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Schöneck/Vogtland – a short walk
Schöneck/Vogtland is not far from Plauen. The town is the highest town in the Vogtland region and a popular recreation and winter sports resort that is just perfect for a time out.