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Markkleeberg – up-and-coming district town at the gates of Leipzig
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In the middle of Leipzig's New Lake District lies the large district town of Markkleeberg, where water plays a central role...
Markranstädt – this is where European history was once written and the “Altranstädter Frieden” was concluded
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Popularly known as “Lallendorf”, Markranstädt not only impresses with its location on Lake Kulkwitz and as…
Mügeln – Geoportal with rail connection
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The small Saxon town of Mügeln became well known as the former bishopric of the diocese of Meissen. More…
Mill Region Saxony: Technology, Tradition and Romance
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Already in the past centuries, mills were an important part of the daily life of people in and around…
Dübener Heide Nature Park – The green heart in the north of Saxony
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Located on the northern edge of the Leipzig lowland bay, the Dübener Heide Nature Park offers a variety of…
Naunhof – Idyllic recreation area with many lakes and attractions
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Naunhof, located between Leipzig and Grimma on the Parthe, was already a popular destination for...
Neukieritzsch – “Mr. Käthe’s” retirement home on the road of brown coal
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Neukieritzsch is located in the Leipzig lowland bay between the Leipzig New Lake District and the United Kingdom open-cast mine…
Oschatz – the treasure in Saxony
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The approximately 800-year-old Oschatz lies between the Dahlener Heide and the Wermsdorfer Wald on the once important…
Pegau – Gateway to Leipzig's New Lake District
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In the charming floodplain landscape of the White Elster, about 20 kilometers southwest of Leipzig, lies the small town…
Rackwitz – a paradise for water sports enthusiasts and nature lovers
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The municipality of Rackwitz borders Leipzig to the north and Delitzsch to the south. Its location near the Schladitzer Lake and the…