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Vogtland is a region in southwestern Saxony, bordering Thuringia, Upper Franconia and West Bohemia (Czech Republic). It is characterised by idyllic rolling hills cut through by river valleys and known for its handicraft traditions like lace-making and musical instrument making.
By train
No high-speed or intercity trains serve the Vogtland.
By car
The most convenient way to reach the Vogtland is by car using the Autobahn A 72 linking Upper Franconia (Hof, Bayreuth) and Southern Germany in general with central Saxony (Chemnitz, Leipzig,…
By bus
While Plauen used to be served by a Nürnberg - Dresden bus up until mid 2016, that connection was withdrawn when Flixbus bought Postbus who ran that connection.
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