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Things to see in Meißen (Germany): 46 places and when to go
Meißen is a town in Germany, and this site lists 46 places in and around it, mainly History (16), Food and drink (12), Nature (8). The best known are Albrechtsburg, Meissen Cathedral and Altzella Abbey. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 41. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 51.1641, 13.4798
- Places
- 46 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (16) · Food and drink (12) · Nature (8) · Hiking (6) · Mountains (5) · With kids (5)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- BER Berlin, 133 km as the crow flies
What to see in Meißen
The places in and around Meißen, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- AlbrechtsburgCastle in Meißen, Saxony, Germany650 m
- Meissen CathedralChurch building in Saxony, Germany629 m
- Altzella AbbeyAbbey18 km
- BaeyerhöheMountain in Germany10 km
- Schloss ProschwitzCastle1.7 km
- Schloss ScharfenbergCastle near Meissen, Saxony, Germany5.5 km
- Villa Teresa, CoswigMuseum and centre for chamber music in Coswig, Germany8.2 km
- GellertbergNature · Mountains6.6 km
- GlomuciArchaeological site in Meissen District, Germany14 km
- Hoher SteinNature · Mountains9.5 km
- RoitzschbergMountain in Germany3.1 km
- Schloss HeynitzChâteau10 km
- Neuhirschstein CastleCastle11 km
- Seußlitz palacePalace in Nünchritz, Saxony, Germany9.6 km
- Castle SiebeneichenCastle in Meißen, Saxony, Germany1.8 km
- WettinshöheWineyard and building in Radebeul, Germany11 km
- DomherrenhofBuilding in Meissen, Germany813 m
- Elbtalhänge zwischen Rottewitz und ZadelNature reserve in Sachsen, Germany3.8 km
- Großenhain Town HallTown hall in Großenhain, Saxony, Germany15 km
- Schloss SchieritzCastle7.1 km
- Trockenhänge südöstlich LommatzschNature reserve in Sachsen, Germany9.7 km
- Winzerwiese und GosebruchNature reserve in Sachsen, Germany5.0 km
- Zschille-VillaVilla in Großenhain, Germany14 km
- Adler Brauerei Coswig Schröter & Krutz GbRBrewery8.2 km
And the other 22, by what you come to do:
- With kids: Badesee Coswig-Kötitz, Freizeitbad "Wellenspiel Meißen", NaturErlebnisBad Großenhain, Naturerlebniszentrum Elbepark Hebelei, Waldbad Oberau
- Food and drink: Besenwirtschaft Kretschko, Brauhaus Radebeul, Hausbrauerei Schiller, Meissener Spezialitätenbrennerei Prinz zur Lippe, Süßmost und Weinkkelterei Sell GmbH, Weinbau Loose, Weingut Matyas, Weingut Schwarz, Weingut Steffen Schabehorn
- Hiking: Gebietswanderweg Roter Strich, Grüner Strich - Burgenweg, Heiliger Weg, Jakobsweg an der Frankenstraße, Coswig-Grumbach, Naturlehrpfad Stadtwald, Tanneberger Rundweg
- Diving: Steinbruch Riesenstein
- History: Weingut Henke
When to go to Meißen
The best time to visit Meißen is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:09
- FebPossible9:44
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:35
- MayBest time15:20
- JunBest time16:19
- JulBest time15:54
- AugBest time14:22
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:23
- NovPossible8:36
- DecBest time7:41
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 41. In June, 46 of the 46 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Meißen
The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER, Berlin), 133 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Meißen?
The best known: Albrechtsburg, Meissen Cathedral, Altzella Abbey, Baeyerhöhe, Schloss Proschwitz. In all, 46 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Meißen?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 41.
How do you get to Meißen?
The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), 133 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Meißen as the destination and these 46 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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