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Only about 24 kilometres northwest of Dresden lies the beautiful porcelain city of Mei\u00dfen. Visitors are mainly drawn to the city because of the world-famous porcelain manufactory, but a holiday in Mei\u00dfen offers much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 Mei\u00dfen are varied and highly recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holiday in Mei\u00dfen – what can you discover?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\n \"Privatbrauerei\n
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Private Brewery Schwerter Mei\u00dfen<\/div >\n

One of the oldest private breweries in Saxony can be found in Mei\u00dfen. The private brewery Schwerter Mei\u00dfen GmbH not only sells its beer in shops, but also has a brewery that is located in a commercial area.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Private brewery Schwerter Mei\u00dfen   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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City tour of Mei\u00dfen<\/div >\n

Mei\u00dfen is great to discover on foot. The distances on a city tour are not particularly long and there is a lot to see.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n city tour of Mei\u00dfen   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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\n \"Albrechtsburg\"\n
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A castle that is actually a palace - Albrechtsburg Castle<\/div >\n

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.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Albrechtsburg Castle   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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\n \"Mei\u00dfner\n
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Meissen Fummel<\/div >\n

Once upon a time \u2026 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.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Meissen Fummel   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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Meissen porcelain - the dream of white gold<\/div >\n

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.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Meissen Porcelain Manufactory   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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A visit to Meissen Cathedral and a climb up the tower<\/div >\n

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.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Meissen Cathedral   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Travel information about Mei\u00dfen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Arrival<\/summary>
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By plane<\/strong>
Dresden Airport is about 30 kilometres from Mei\u00dfen. Domestic and intra-European scheduled flights land here.
From the airport you can take the S-Bahn via Dresden-Neustadt to Mei\u00dfen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By train<\/strong>
The town is only connected to Dresden, Pirna and Saxon Switzerland by one S-Bahn line (S1). The city has the S-Bahn stations: Mei\u00dfen, Mei\u00dfen-Altstadt and Mei\u00dfen-Triebischtal (near the porcelain manufactory).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By car<\/strong>
From Dresden, the city can be reached via the Bundesstra\u00dfe 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 Mei\u00dfen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By boat<\/strong>
The Elbe runs through the city area. You can travel from Dresden or Seu\u00dflitz to Mei\u00dfen with the S\u00e4chsische Dampfschifffahrt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By bike<\/strong>
The Elbe cycle path runs through the city.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

On the way in …<\/summary>
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By car<\/strong>
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local public transport<\/strong>
Bus lines run through the city. There is even a tourist line that goes to the most important places.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Tourist tax<\/summary>
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The touristr’s tax is \u20ac1.50 per person per night. You receive a guest card with which you get some discounts in some tourist facilities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n

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