Why people love visiting lively Saxon Castle and Heathland Region
Take a holiday to Saxon Castle and Heathland Region and enjoy the area's churches, live music and musicals. This city's gardens, canoeing and museums draw many visitors. With a holiday rental, you get a home away from home – many rentals offer full kitchens and outdoor grills for some home cooking.
Activities and attractions in Saxon Castle and Heathland Region
Do you want to discover things to do while you're in the area? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and check out everything that makes Saxon Castle and Heathland Region a fun place to get away to. Here are some of the top attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Sachsen Therme (11.6 mi / 18.7 km)
- Belantis Amusement Park (14.9 mi / 23.9 km)
- Leipzig Zoo (15.2 mi / 24.4 km)
- Porsche Experience Center Leipzig (19.9 mi / 32 km)
- Waldbad Colditz (10 mi / 16.1 km)
- Markkleeberg Canoe Park (10.2 mi / 16.4 km)
Exploring the natural features in Saxon Castle and Heathland Region
Whether you're an active traveller or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Saxon Castle and Heathland Region is a great place to get out in nature. Here are a few of the area's most enchanting features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Störmthaler See (9.1 mi / 14.6 km)
- Hainer See (9.6 mi / 15.5 km)
- Markkleeberger See (11.3 mi / 18.3 km)
- Recreation Area Lossnig-Dolitz (11.7 mi / 18.9 km)
- Agra-Park (12.3 mi / 19.8 km)
- Cospudener Lake (13.8 mi / 22.2 km)
How to get to and around Saxon Castle and Heathland Region
The nearest airport is in Leipzig (LEJ-Leipzig - Halle), located 22.9 mi (36.8 km) from the city centre.
If you prefer to travel by train, Großsteinberg Station, Grimma Upper Station and Otterwisch Station are the main stations in the area. You can see more of Saxon Castle and Heathland Region by jumping on the metro at Altenbach S-Bahn, Machern (Sachs) S-Bahn or Bennewitz S-Bahn.