Welcome to the Saxon Heathland

In the north-east of Saxony, between Leipzig and Dresden, lies the impressive Saxon Heathland, which is particularly characterized by the alternation of shady forest areas and open heathlands.

The idyllic one Dahlener and Dübener Heide, is Wermsdorf Forest with its numerous ponds as well as the romantic river landscapes along the Mulde and Elbe are ideal for hiking, cycling and horseback riding.

Many signposted paths and trails lead nature lovers to the charming corners of the region.

The area of ​​the Saxon Heathland include the municipalities of Bad Düben, Belgern-Schildau, Cavertitz, Dahlen, Doberschütz, Dommitzsch, Eilenburg, Mügeln, Naundorf, Oschatz, Torgau, Trossin and Wermsdorf.

The Saxon Heathland borders to the north with the Dübener Heide Nature Park bordering Saxony-Anhalt, stretches across the Dahlen Heath to the Elbe and touches Saxony’s largest fruit growing area, the Saxon Fruit Land. In the midst of a lush green landscape, charming villages, lovingly restored windmills and charming citieswaiting to be explored.

Experience the breathtaking natural beauty and relaxing tranquility from Water out. Regardless of whether you're with the Belgern Elbe ferry crossed the Elbe or with the dinghy the natural and varied routes of the Mulde River Paddle along – everyone will find their personal highlight here. And if the weather doesn't cooperate, you can enjoy the numerous [facilities/environs]. indoor and water parks take a break, or in Spa at a Massage relax or in the Sauna recharge your batteries.

An absolute highlight, which is known far beyond the Saxon borders, is the Hubertusburg in Wermsdorf - one of the largest hunting lodges in Europe. August the Strong loved to relax and go hunting here. The city Torgau on the Elbe is famous for its most important surviving castle in the Early Renaissance, an Hartenfels CastleAs the former residence of the Kurfursten Torgau is one of the origins of the Reformation. Martin Luther spent a lot of time in the city, giving sermons and consecrating 1544 the chapel a - the first Protestant church building.

Whether festivals, exhibitions, concerts or sporting events – the year holds many events in the Saxon Heathland. exciting highlights ready! 

Those who want to explore the region as a tourist can take part in numerous theme tours of the Wilder Robert narrow-gauge railway between Oschatz-Mügeln-Glossen/Kemmlitz. 

In April, the Elbe-Day in Torgau to the encounter of the American and Soviet troops on the Elbe. Another highlight in the event calendar is the nationally popular Wermsdorf Castle Night Every year in May, the organizers in historical costumes take care of the physical well-being of the visitors. The German Mill Day More than 20 locations in the region will then open their doors to visitors and organize a variety of programs. Crowd pullers in the Dübener Heide are these nature park festival and the wood sculpture competition.

The most famous is the one that takes place on the second weekend in October. Horstsee fishing. From the incumbent Saxon and Wermsdorf fish queen ceremoniously opened, about 80.000 visitors attracted by this special festival centered around fish. 

The HeideWächter tour is an exciting adventure that takes about 90 Minutes lasts and over a distance of about 1,5 km On the way around the NaturparkHaus in Bad Düben tricky mystery and creative Tasks To the Topics: beavers, water, biodiversity, bees, energy and woodTo participate, all you need is a own smartphone or tablet. If you successfully complete all tasks, you can get the code for the Treasure chest crack and become a proud "HeideWächter".

This is how it works: Download the free app Actionbound and start the app. Then you can either Start QR code on site scan or the tour find via the map in the app and download. Now you can get started.

More information about the Actionbound app there here.