--- title: "Countryside Holidays in Saxony ♥ Leipzig Region" url: "https://www.leipzig.travel/en/experience/countryside-holiday" description: "Discover picturesque villages, hear their stories, and experience traditional crafts and customs ► Enjoy a countryside holiday in Saxony!" language: "en" breadcrumb: "Root > Leipzig Travel > Experience > Regional > Countryside holiday" --- Rural Vacations in Saxony ========================= Vacation idyll with rural charm - - - - **Charming villages, delicacies and picturesque landscapes** ------------------------------------------------------------ Der Schildbergturm bei Belgern-Schildau - Wandern in der Region Leipzig They do exist: picturesque, photogenic villages. Unspoiled, ancient, and sweet as sugar - hidden between forests and meadows. The **holiday villages of Höfgen and Kössern** near Grimma are certified as **"SAXONY'S VILLAGES. COUNTRYSIDE. PEOPLE. WAY OF LIFE."** and invite you to enjoy all kinds of discovery tours. They are full of history and stories and bring **ancient craft traditions and customs** to life. On a village vacation, you can trace them, follow old paths, discover little treasures, and take time to immerse yourself in days long past. While **Wermsdorf** and **Schmannewitz** are known as **“State-recognized resorts”**, **Dreiskau-Muckern** is one of **“Saxony’s Most Beautiful Villages”**. Regional markets and the **Saxon Fruit Region** offer a wide range of culinary delights, and activities such as hiking and cycling make a countryside vacation in the Leipzig Region complete. Varied countryside holidays in the Leipzig Region 5 Villages with various certifications, including "SAXONY'S VILLAGES", "State-recognised resorts" and "Saxony's most beautiful villages" 90 Vendors offer their products at the regional and evening markets - from Saxon fruit to fresh fish 1,500 Hectares cultivation area in the Saxon Fruit Region forms the largest contiguous fruit-growing area in Saxony Holiday Village Höfgen ---------------------- *Play video*Play external content Please accept all necessary cookies to watch this video. Surrounded by the impressive scenery of the **Mulde river landscape**, was once founded from seven farmsteads. The **“Village of the Senses”** is shaped by the region’s **scenic charm** , its **unique flora and fauna**, and numerous **opportunities for cultural experiences**. On a typical of the area stands the village church, a unique example of **Romanesque architecture**. Its **historic interior** and **rural Baroque wall paintings** are especially worth seeing. Directly below the church is Höfgen’s **historic water mill** . In the associated, lovingly restored **museum**, the mill’s operating principle and the life of the miller’s family are vividly documented. On the banks of the Mulde river stands one of the last **operational ship mills in Europe**. Right next to the ship mill harbor is the **landing stage for the** . Every twenty minutes, you can travel back and forth between Gattersburg in Grimma and Höfgen. The area’s expansive **meadow and floodplain landscape** with its **orchard meadows**, the **rolling hills**, and the **extensive forests** offer ideal conditions for **exploring by bike and on foot**. - - ### Tips for the Village of the Senses - Fancy a culinary village walk? With the Semmelweib through the “Village of the Senses” - Holiday Village Kössern ----------------------- *Play video*Play external content Please accept all necessary cookies to watch this video. Just outside Leipzig, above the Mulde river, stands a **model example of a planned Baroque village**. lies at the **centre of the region with the highest concentration of castles and palaces** in Germany. Important master builders worked here, including Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann – creator of the Dresden Zwinger, and Friedrich Wilhelm von Erdmannsdorff - one of the founders of German Classicism. Grand **hunting parties of the Saxon high nobility** brought pomp and splendour to this fertile region. Outstanding monuments were created, such as the **hunting lodge** – a jewel of Baroque architecture – and the stately **manor estate** in Neo-Renaissance style. The invites you to enjoy regional delicacies in a wonderful garden setting, as well as to visit the farm shop, while the offers great events - also as part of the concert series. A **rendezvous with Kössern** means encountering **warm hospitality**. ### Tips for the village of master builders - **Hiking and Cycling Tips around Höfgen and Kössern** - - - - - - Welcome to Leipzig - The Podcast for Your Leipzig Trip Episode 22 - Across Fields and Meadows in the Saxon Heathland - Country vacations in Saxony's state-recognized recreational resorts ------------------------------------------------------------------- Wermsdorf Discover Saxony's hidden treasures - **Schmannewitz and Wermsdorf**, two **state-recognized resorts** that delight visitors with their unique blend of nature, history and culture. **Wermsdorf**, known for its **forests, castles and lakes**, offers royal relaxation. Today, Wermsdorf owes its renown to its rural appeal and its fascinating history, shaped by Saxony's past. There is something for everyone when exploring the royal hunting residence **Hubertusburg**, the **Old Hunting Lodge** or the idyllic . To make your countryside vacation perfect, the resorts tempt visitors with their **regional delicacies**. , , such as the “Wermsdorfer Platte” or the “Süße Collmspitze”, and the impress with their craftsmanship and traditional dishes. A treat for all the senses! - - ### Tips in Wermsdorf - Countryside vacation in the resort town of Schmannewitz ------------------------------------------------------- Bäuerliches Museum in Schmannewitz - Kultur und Traditionen **Schmannewitz**, the **gateway to the** , invites you to relax with its dark pine forests, light beech groves and idyllic woodland meadows. A visit to the **forest swimming pool**, the **Baroque village church** or the **Farm Museum** offers a chance to immerse yourselves in local history. The **MEDIAN Klinik Dahlener Heide Schmannewitz** (rehabilitation centre) and the **Christiaan Barnard Klinik** ensure a steady flow of visitors. The magnificent landscape of the Dahlener Heide is especially inviting for relaxation in nature. This can also be enjoyed with the Nordic walking programme “” - here, the cardiovascular system is regularly set in motion under expert guidance. The wonderful **hiking and cycling trails** through picturesque landscapes also offer the perfect opportunity to stay active in a health-conscious way. - ### Tips for Schmannewitz - Active in Wermsdorf and Schmannewitz - - - - - - - - ### Blog post Camping in the Leipzig region ----------------------------- - ### Blog post Health resorts, spas & wellness ----------------------------------- - ### Blog post The most magnificent castles and palaces ---------------------------------------- - ### Hiking and Pilgrimages A break in the countryside -------------------------- - ### Everything you need to know Cycling tours and cycle paths ----------------------------- - - - Dreiskau-Muckern - one of the “Most Beautiful Villages in Saxony” ----------------------------------------------------------------- Fachwerkhaus im Dorf Dreiskau-Muckern bei Großpösna - Industriekultur in der Region Leipzig **Dreiskau-Muckern** in the southern Leipzig New Lakeland is located in the heart of the post-mining landscape and belongs to the municipality of Großpösna. The old **three-sided farmsteads and half-timbered houses** have been lovingly restored in keeping with heritage conservation standards and still shape the village’s architecture today. Newly built houses have also blended well into the village ensemble. In the 1990s, several artists settled in the village. They run workshops in the **carpentry workshop**, organise **art exhibitions** and **concerts** , have specialised in **fruit processing** and, through the **craft of clay construction**, make a significant contribution to preserving the existing old clay houses. With nearby **Lake Störmthal**, the orchards, horse paddocks, fields and pastures, Dreiskau-Muckern rightly ranks among **Saxony’s Most Beautiful Villages** and is becoming increasingly attractive. - ### Excursion tips around the beautiful village - "Wandern auf dem Lutherweg Sachsen" Luther-Broschüre Mockup 2023 The Luther Trail in Saxony Relaxation while on pilgrimage The Luther Trail in Saxony takes you along **27 stations** as a spiritual **circular hiking trail** through important **places where Martin Luther and his companions lived and worked** in Saxony. Here you have time to reconnect with your inner self. - - ### Poppy Pollenpelz and the mysterious gold treasure App Poppy Pollenpelz - Familienerlebnisse in der Region Leipzig Set off on a **cycling tour** through the beautiful **Saxon Fruit Region with** , the curious bumblebee. Along the way, find out what the **mysterious gold treasure** is all about, the one Poppy absolutely has to find! The tour follows the and **starts at** . **Poppy Pollenpelz** – that's a sometimes rather cheeky bumblebee who lives in the Saxon Fruit Region. And **Wild Robert** – that's a narrow-gauge railway that likes to make a big impression … Poppy and Robert have made a bet: whoever finds the **gold treasure in the beautiful fruit region** first gets to keep it. The only problem is that Poppy has no idea where to even start looking for a gold treasure. Do you? Start your search! - - Rural Vacations in the Saxon Fruit Country ------------------------------------------ Obstland Sachsen - Regionale Produkte The mild climate, balanced rainfall and fertile soils have always favoured fruit growing in the region between the major cities of Leipzig, Chemnitz and Dresden. **Saxon Fruit Country,** a paradise for **nature lovers, active holidaymakers and countryside holidaymakers**, offers a wide range of sights and activities. Visitors can explore the **picturesque orchards**, which become a true sea of colour during blossom season. Historic sites such as **Mildenstein Castle in Leisnig** and **Sornzig Monastery near Mügeln** invite you on a journey back in time. The region is a dream for hikers and sporty cyclists: a wide variety of trails lead through idyllic landscapes that invite you to discover and linger. Particularly worth highlighting is the , which takes pleasure-seekers 58 kilometres through **Saxony’s largest contiguous fruit-growing region**. With the , even the little ones can get a taste for cycling in Saxon Fruit Country. - - - Book a short break in Saxon Fruit Country! Monastery and nature getaway - Regional and evening markets in the Leipzig holiday region ---------------------------------------------------------- Sachsenobst Produkte - Kulinarik und Genuss bei Grimma Buying regional products is playing an increasingly important role. That makes a trip to the many **regional and farmers’ markets** in the Leipzig Region especially worthwhile. Real favourite markets include the near Leisnig, the on the Market Square, the in Delitzsch, the **evening markets** in and , as well as the . Here, numerous direct sellers offer you **fresh produce** from their own cultivation, rearing and production, as well as **handcrafted and artisan products** . - - Exceptional accommodation in Leipzig and the region - - - - - Country-style accommodations - - - All tips for a rural holiday at a glance ----------------------------------------