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Town in Saxony, Germany
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Meissen (German spelling Meißen) is the oldest town in Saxony, Germany. Meißen was also once home to the local bishop and thus has a huge medieval cathedral and adjoining castle. It is very close to Dresden and the adjacent landscapes of the Saxon Wine Region and the mountain range of Saxon Switzerland. It is part of the cultural area of Central Germany.
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Traditional wine house and restaurant since the 1870s.
A youth hostel close to the Elbe.
Parkhotel Meissen
Hotel with Art Nouveau charm and modernity, situated directly on the banks of the Elbe with a view of Albrechtsburg Castle and the cathedral of Meissen.
A private winehouse of the Schuh family. Wine tasting, sale, excursion to the vineyard, cafe, and a small hotel (guest house).
By train
Meißen has three train stops: Meißen, Meißen-Altstadt (old town) and Meißen-Triebischtal, all served by the S-Bahn from Dresden every 30 minutes.
By car
Meissen is linked to the A14 and the A4 express ways.
By boat
The city has a steam boat (literally) connection to Dresden which is part of a larger steam boat network which connects places along the Elbe river in the wider Dresden area.
Public transport
All information about public transport is available at the homepage of the Public transport authority Upper Elbe (VVO).
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Dresden · International · DRS
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