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Bad Düben – border town and gateway to the Düben Heath
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From “horse theft” to death by wheeling: As a colorful spa town between Leipzig and Wittenberg, Bad Düben is today…
Bad Lausick – A source of relaxation in the Leipzig region
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Tradition is very important here: Initially shaped by an eventful history, the…
Belgern – The city with the Roland between the Elbe and the Dahlener Heide
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The northern Saxon town of Belgern-Schildau lies on the edge of the Dahlener Heide between the Elbe and Schildberg. The town…
Belgershain – Small but fine community in Leipzig's New Lake District
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The municipality of Belgershain is located in the middle of the Leipzig New Lake District, southeast of Leipzig. With its approximately 3.300…
Bennewitz – idyllic place on the Mulde cycle path
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The town of Bennewitz is located between Leipzig and Wurzen. Surrounded by the extensive Planitzwald forest and the Mulde landscape,…
Böhlen – The lovely little town in the heart of Leipzig's New Lake District
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The small town of Böhlen is located in the middle of Leipzig's New Lake District. With its idyllic location between Markkleeberg…
Brandis – City of Significant Stones
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Brandis in its current form emerged from a merger of the municipalities of Beucha and Brandis in 1999.…
Cavertitz – Southern Gate to the Dahlener Heide
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The municipality of Cavertitz with its 12 districts is located on the southern edge of the Dahlener Heide. The scenic…
Colditz - Colditz Castle and Escape Museum
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“The Colditz Story”: “His heart would sink a little deeper” and he “would have to surrender his soul to God Almighty…
Colditz – a thousand-year-old film set – steeped in history and mystery
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Colditz Castle rises like a crown on a 30-metre-high rock above the town. Its use extends into…