Only about 24 kilometres northwest of Dresden lies the beautiful porcelain city of Meißen. Visitors are mainly drawn to the city because of the world-famous porcelain manufactory, but a holiday in Meißen offers much more.
Meissen is one of the oldest cities in Saxony. Around 928, King Henry I built a fortress here against the Slavs. The city was once a bishop’s seat and even today you can visit an impressive cathedral and castle here.
A stroll through the alleys of the old town, a hike along the vineyards or an excursion to Dresden or nearby Moritzburg Castle. Holidays in Meißen are varied and highly recommended.
Holiday in Meißen – what can you discover?
One of the oldest private breweries in Saxony can be found in Meißen. The private brewery Schwerter Meißen GmbH not only sells its beer in shops, but also has a brewery that is located in a commercial area.
Meißen is great to discover on foot. The distances on a city tour are not particularly long and there is a lot to see.
In Meissen, Albrechtsburg Castle stands high above the city. It is said to be Germany's first castle building and is now a protected architectural monument.
Once upon a time … that's how the story about the Meissen Fummel begins. You soon find out exactly what it's all about when you're out and about in the Saxon city.
The subject of porcelain has fascinated mankind for many years. Meissen is famous for its beautiful and exquisite Meissen porcelain, so a visit to the Staatliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Meissen GmbH is simply part of a visit to the city.
Meissen Cathedral bears the name of St. Johannis and St. Donatus. Together with Albrechtsburg Castle, it rises high above the city and is Meissen's landmark, visible from afar.
Travel information about Meißen
Arrival
By plane
Dresden Airport is about 30 kilometres from Meißen. Domestic and intra-European scheduled flights land here.
From the airport you can take the S-Bahn via Dresden-Neustadt to Meißen.
By train
The town is only connected to Dresden, Pirna and Saxon Switzerland by one S-Bahn line (S1). The city has the S-Bahn stations: Meißen, Meißen-Altstadt and Meißen-Triebischtal (near the porcelain manufactory).
By car
From Dresden, the city can be reached via the Bundesstraße 6.
Travellers coming from the west and south should take the A14 motorway to Nossen-Ost and then continue on the B101. From Berlin, we recommend taking the A13 to Radeburg and then the S177 to Meißen.
By boat
The Elbe runs through the city area. You can travel from Dresden or Seußlitz to Meißen with the Sächsische Dampfschifffahrt.
By bike
The Elbe cycle path runs through the city.
On the way in …
By car
The city centre is quite compact and in large parts also signposted as a pedestrian zone.
There are large pay-and-display car parks on both banks of the Elbe. There is also a car park at the Porzellanmanufaktur.
Local public transport
Bus lines run through the city. There is even a tourist line that goes to the most important places.
Tourist tax
The touristr’s tax is €1.50 per person per night. You receive a guest card with which you get some discounts in some tourist facilities.