Saxon Elbland
The Saxon Elbland is a region in the central part of Saxony. The region stretches along the Elbe river that forms diverse landscapes, ranging from rocks in Saxon Switzerland to meadows on highlands of Großenhainer and Lommatzscher Pflege.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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Essential Destinations
Top destinations include Dresden and Meißen.
Dresden
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Dresden is the capital of Saxony. It's often referred to locally as Elbflorenz, or "Florence on the Elbe", reflecting its location on the Elbe river and its historical role as a centre for the arts and beautiful architecture - much like Florence in Italy.
Meißen
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Meissen is the oldest town in Saxony, Germany. Meißen was also once home to the local bishop and thus has a huge medieval cathedral and adjoining castle.
Riesa
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Riesa is a town in the district of Meißen in Saxony, Germany. It is located on the river Elbe, approximately 40 kilometres northwest of Dresden.
Destinations to Discover
Explore places such as Radebeul and Freital.
Radebeul
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Radebeul is a historic wine-growing town and residential suburb between Dresden and Meissen in Saxony, Germany. It is essentially an affluent garden suburb of Dresden, but not officially within city limits.
Freital
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Freital is a town in the Elbe Valley region of Saxony. One of the major centers of coal-mining, Freital preserves late 19th-century buildings and some technical landmarks, including the historical narrow-gauge railway Weißeritztalbahn.
Moritzburg
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Moritzburg is a small town near Dresden in Germany. The town is famous for the old hunting castle of the Saxon kings. Beautifully restored from the in- and outside. It is host to a collection of historic horse carriages.
Saxon Elbland
- Type: cultural landscape
- Description: region of the Upper Elbe in Germany
- Also known as: “Saxon Elbeland”
- Location: Saxony, Germany, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude of center
51.2° or 51° 12′ northLongitude of center
13.5° or 13° 30′ eastWikidata ID
Q2378763
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In Other Languages
From German to Hebrew—“Saxon Elbland” goes by many names.
- German: “Oberelbe”
- German: “Sächsisches Elbland”
- Hebrew: “אלבאלנד הסקסוני”
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