What to do in Saxony

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Things to do

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Dresden: River Sightseeing Boat Cruise

CA $44
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Dresden: River Sightseeing Boat Cruise
Dresden: The Original Night Watchman Tour in Lantern Light

Dresden: Unterwegs mit dem geheimnisvollen Nachtwächter

CA $26
per adult
Dresden: Unterwegs mit dem geheimnisvollen Nachtwächter
Leipzig: 1.5-Hour Historical Walking Tour in German

Leipzig: 1.5-Hour Historical Walking Tour in German

CA $24
per adult
Leipzig: 1.5-Hour Historical Walking Tour in German
Dresden: Night Watchman Tour Through The Old Town

Dresden: Night Watchman Tour Through The Old Town

CA $26
per adult
Dresden: Night Watchman Tour Through The Old Town
Dresden: Zwinger Museum Entry Ticket

Dresden: Zwinger Museum Entry Ticket

CA $29
per adult
Dresden: Zwinger Museum Entry Ticket
Dresden: Guided City Walk with a Cup of Coffee

Dresden: Altstadtrundgang: Faszination Dresden

CA $23
per adult
Dresden: Altstadtrundgang: Faszination Dresden
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Dresden: KID.s Tour durch die Gläserne Manufaktur

CA $15
per adult
Dresden: KID.s Tour durch die Gläserne Manufaktur
Dresden Small Group Walking Tour

Dresden Small Group Walking Tour

CA $49
per adult
Dresden Small Group Walking Tour
Dresden: 1.5-Hour Comedy Bus Tour in German

Dresden: 1.5-Hour Comedy Bus Tour in German

CA $54
per adult
Dresden: 1.5-Hour Comedy Bus Tour in German
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Dresden Trip with Zwinger Palace & Semper Gallery Admission

Dresden Trip with Zwinger Palace & Semper Gallery Admission

Activity duration is 12 hours
7.6 out of 10 with 37 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $166 per adult
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Esslingen am Neckar: guided city tour (english)

Esslingen am Neckar: guided city tour (english)

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $253 per traveller*
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Hassle-free Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland Trip from Dresden

Hassle-free Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland Trip from Dresden

Activity duration is 10 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 58 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $203 per adult
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Dresden: Königstein Fortress Paddle Steamer Cruise

Dresden: Königstein Fortress Paddle Steamer Cruise

Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
9.2 out of 10 with 90 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $50 per adult
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Dresden: Königstein Fortress Paddle Steamer Cruise

Dresden: Königstein Fortress Paddle Steamer Cruise

Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
9.2 out of 10 with 90 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $50 per adult
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What to do in Saxony

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Leipzig Zoo

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Meet some of the planet’s most fascinating creatures, from monkeys to big cats, in this expansive city-center zoo.
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Where to stay in Saxony

Find the best Saxony areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Saxony
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Altstadt Dresden

Travelers love Altstadt Dresden for its popular shops, and you can see more of Dresden by jumping on the metro at Theaterplatz Station or Altmarkt Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Green Vault and Dresden Cathedral.
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Zentrum

Consider a visit to Leipzig's Old Town Hall and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Zentrum. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Leipzig Markt S-Bahn or Augustusplatz Tram Stop.
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Innere Altstadt

If you're spending time in Innere Altstadt, check out sights like Altmarkt or Old Market Square and hop on the metro to see more the city at Altmarkt Station or Postplatz Station.
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Old Town Leipzig

Museums, historic sites, and shopping highlight some notable features of Old Town Leipzig. Make a stop by Leipzig's Old Town Hall or Leipzig Market Square while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Leipzig Markt S-Bahn or Augustusplatz Tram Stop to get around town.
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Neustadt

Museums, shopping, and historic sites highlight some notable features of Neustadt. Make a stop by Bundeswehr Military History Museum or Kulturzentrum Strasse E while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Waldschloesschen Station or Nordstrasse Station to get around town.

 

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Day trip destinations from Saxony

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Leipzig

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Chemnitz

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Zwickau

A river with buildings along the banks, a sign for 'Night Club', and a bridge in the distance.

Görlitz

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Meissen

A river winding through a valley with houses and fields.

Bad Schandau

A river with rocks and trees on both sides, a white building in the distance, and a hill with dense trees.

Grunau

A snow-covered village with houses, a church, and a hill in the background.

Seiffen

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