Karl-May-Geburtsstadt Hohenstein-Ernstthal
As the birthplace of Karl May, Hohenstein-Ernstthal is dedicated to the Wild West author.
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Hochschulstadt Mittweida
First mentioned in 1209, the university town of Mittweida has been an important educational centre in Saxony for over 150 years. -
Hoyerswerda
The district town of Hoyerswerda is best known for its legend of Krabat, the patron saint of the rural population. -
Motorradstadt Zschopau
Zschopau rightly bears the title "motorbike town": After all, motorbikes were developed and produced here from 1922 until the 2000s. -
Pfefferkuchenstadt Pulsnitz
Pulsnitz is known far beyond the borders of Saxony as a town of gingerbread. -
Pirna
The district town of Pirna is known above all for its historic old town centre and its location on the Elbe. -
Riesa an der Elbe
The origins of the town of Riesa date back to a monastery on the Elbe that was first mentioned in the 12th century. -
Plauen Stadt der Spitze
Plauen has been known as the "town of lace" for more than 150 years. -
Ringelnatz-Stadt Wurzen
In the Ringelnatz town of Wurzen, visitors follow in the footsteps of the famous poet. -
Robert Schumann Stadt Zwickau
The city of Zwickau is known as the birthplace of Robert Schumann. -
Sakrale Schätze Kamenz/Kamjenc
The Lessing town of Kamenz, first mentioned in a document in 1225, is known nationwide for its sacred treasures. -
Schwarzenberg Perle des Erzgebirges
Not least because of its picturesque location between the Totenstein and Ottenstein hills, Schwarzenberg is known as the "Pearl of the Erzgebirge". -
Seidenblumenstadt Sebnitz
Sebnitz has been known as a silk flower town for almost 200 years. -
Stadt Meerane
Once the seat of a medieval castle, the town of Meerane experienced an economic boom thanks to the textile industry in the 19th century. -
Silberstadt Freiberg
As the name "Silver City" suggests, Freiberg was characterised by mining for a long time.