Zschetzsch

Zschetzsch is a hamlet in Colditz, Leipzig, Saxony and has about 60 residents. Zschetzsch is situated nearby to the village Schönbach, as well as near Sermuth.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Oflag IV-C and Hill church Schönbach.

Oflag IV-C

Museum

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Oflag IV-C, generally known as Colditz Castle, was a prominent German Army prisoner-of-war camp for captured Allied officers during World War II. Located in Colditz, Saxony, the camp operated within the medieval Colditz Castle, which overlooks the town. Oflag IV-C is situated 2½ km southeast of Zschetzsch.

Hill church Schönbach

Church

Photo: Radler59, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Polish-Saxon Post Milestone Colditz

Historic site

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Polish-Saxon Post Milestone Colditz is a historic site.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sermuth and Zschadraß.

Sermuth

Village

Photo: Jwaller, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Sermuth is a village.

Zschadraß

Village

Photo: Alma, CC BY 2.5.

Zschadraß is a village and a former municipality in the Leipzig district in Saxony, Germany. Since 1 January 2011, it is part of the town Colditz. Zschadraß is situated 3 km east of Zschetzsch.