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| Country | Germany |
| Region | Saxony |
| Surface | 30.90 km² |
| Population | 28 000 |
| Area code | 03521 |
| Postal Code | 01654–01662 |
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Meissen - a county town in the south-eastern part German, in the federal state Saxony, in the administrative district of Dresden, seat of the district of Meissen. It is situated on the Elbe, approx. 26 km from Dresden. It is very close to Dresden and the neighboring landscapes of Saxon Switzerland. Meissen was once the home of a local bishop and has a huge medieval cathedral and an adjoining castle. Meissen was also the residence of the princes who later converted to Saxony before they moved to Dresden. It is also the place where the first European porcelain was invented. The factory still produces today and you can visit and experience it. Meissen porcelain (German: Meißner Porzellan) enjoys an excellent reputation and is properly valued.
Characteristic
Drive
By plane
The nearest international airport is in Dresden (DRS). If you are coming from far away, you are more likely to fly to Leipzig-Halle (near Schkeuditz, FUNNEL) because it offers more connections.
By rail
Meißen has three train stations, Meißen, Meißen-Altstadt (old town) and Meißen-Triebischtal, all served by the S-Bahn from Dresden every 30 minutes. Meißen station is located on the eastern bank of the Elbe, across the river from the old town. The best for tourists is the use of the Meißen-Altstadt station. The old town and tourist attractions are within walking distance of the station.
Meissen is part of the VVO Transport Board. Fare zone 50. All VVO tickets, including this zone, can be used on buses, regional trains and (most) ferries.
By car
Meissen Located on the national road No. 6 Dresden-Leipzig and 101 Nossen-Elsterwerda.
By bus
Communication
Walk. The old town of Meissen is not that big but very pretty. However, it is quite steep to Albrechtsburg. The tour bus runs round-trip several times a day, which could be an option if you are lazy or have mobility problems. A few years ago the city of Misnia built an escalator to the upper parts of the city, but due to mechanical failures it was more out of order than it was in use.
Public transport
All information on public transport is available on home page the Upper Elbe Public Transport Authority (VVO). There are three city bus lines (A, B, C), many regional buses and the sightseeing route (E). Here map public transport. The S1 takes you to Dresden in 36 minutes. All lines (except E) are connected to the Busbahnhof (main bus station) Meißen.
Worth seeing
- Porcelain factory and museum, Talstraße 9, 49 3521 468-0. A museum dedicated to porcelain that made the city famous.
- 1 Albrechtsburg. Castle in Meissen.
- 2 Cathedral of Meissen (Meißner Dom).
- In addition, it is also worth taking a look at the city itself and its old, beautiful houses.
It's worth doing
Meissen is a rather quiet city and there is not much to do which has nothing to do with either the porcelain or the castle and former residence.
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Shopping
- Haus des Sächsischen Weines, Am Markt 5, Meissen, 49 352 140 92-47. Every day, 10.00-18.00. Wine tasting and sale.
- Weinhaus Schuh, Zaschendorfer Str. 2, Sörnewitz (between Meissen and Coswig), ☏ 49 352384810, ✉ [email protected]. Mon-Fri, 10.00-18.00; Sat, 10.00-17.00; Sun, 11.00-16.00. The private wine cellar of the Schuh family. Wine tasting, sale, trip to the vineyard, cafe and small hotel (guesthouse).
Gastronomy
Perhaps the strangest local specialty is the "Meißner Fummel", a very brittle pastry that tastes basically nothing and mostly air. It was allegedly invented to be transported along with the famous Meissen porcelain to prove that any breakage was not caused by the recklessness of the driver. Some bakeries sell them and you will be sure to be informed about them on any guided city tour. Tasting is often included
- Vincenz Richter Restaurant, An der Frauenkirche 12, 01662 Meissen, 49 3521 453285, ✉ [email protected]. Tue to Sun from 12:00, Sun until 18 "00, Mon closed. Traditional wine bar and restaurant from the 1870s.
- Gasthaus "Meißner Groschen", Rosengasse 12 (Altstadt am Tuchmachertor), 49 3521 4764414
Meissen is the easternmost wine region in Germany and at the northeastern edge of viticulture in Europe. Meissen wines are mainly white wines and are, given their location, rather on the dry side.The most common grapes are Riesling, Müller-Thurgau and Weißburgunder. Red wines are rather rare. As the wine area is not very large and cannot meet the demand, Meissen wines are rather rare and therefore expensive.
Festivals, parties
Accommodation
- Herberge Orange, Siebeneichener Straße 34, ☏ 49 3521 454334, ✉ [email protected]. Youth hostel near the Elbe from € 15 per person.
- Hotel "Siebeneichen“, ul. Wilsdruffer 35, 49 3521 47760, fax: 49 3521 477650, ✉ [email protected].
- Dorint Parkhotel Meißen (Parkhotel Meissen), Hafenstraße 27-31, 01662 Meißen, ☏ 49 3521-72250, ✉ [email protected]. Hotel with Art Nouveau charm and modernity, situated directly on the banks of the Elbe, overlooking Albrechtsburg Castle and Meissen Cathedral. from € 91 per room per night.
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Tourist information
Where next
- Dresden and Saxon Switzerland via S-Bahn (you don't need to change trains in Dresden to go all the way to Bad Schandau)
- Czech Republic it is located relatively close by taking the S-Bahn to Dresden and Eurocity directly to Prague (via Usti nad Labem)
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