Saxony travel destinations
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Christmas market tips for the Ore Mountains: Small markets in Annaberg-Buchholz and Seiffen
Our Erzgebirge Christmas market tips will guide you to small, atmospheric markets in Annaberg-Buchholz and Seiffen. You'll discover where you can experience traditional crafts firsthand. You'll also find tips on how to plan your Advent trip by train, car, and cozy visits to local artisans. 👉 Culinary Tours Germany – Slow Travel, regional specialties and experiences. Note: This...
Which recipes make mulled wine a pleasure
You should know these recipes for mulled wine. Every year before Christmas we like to enjoy the evenings in peace and quiet. We make it hyggelig, like the Danes. Cozy. Peacefully. Full of enjoyment. This definitely includes a cup of mulled wine and home-baked Christmas cookies. There are many versions of how to prepare mulled wine. At the ...
Potato pancakes recipe – Grompere Kichelcher, Dotsch, Klitscher
Potato pancakes are more than just a side dish; they are a piece of German food culture. In many families they are an integral part of the menu and are particularly popular in the cold season. But potato pancakes are not only popular in Germany. They have many faces and have different names in different regions. With ...
Nine things and Saxon specialties from the Ore Mountains
Neunerlei and Saxony's home-made food in the Ore Mountains What is a Neunerlei and what kinds of Saxon specialties from the Ore Mountains are there? We got to the bottom of this question between Seiffen, Annaberg-Buchholz and Oberwiesenthal (map). That's why we spent three days on a culinary journey of discovery through the Ore Mountains. The region in Saxony offers ...
Erzgebirge folk art: Experience handmade wooden art from the Ore Mountains
Erzgebirge folk art is a traditional craft from the Ore Mountains, known primarily for handcrafted wooden figures such as nutcrackers, smokers, and candle arches. It is especially popular at Christmas time – as decorations or as gift ideas. Contents: Erzgebirge folk art – Crafts with history: Seiffen – The heart of Erzgebirge wood art. Where can you...
Schloss Proschwitz: The largest private winery in Saxony
Proschwitz Castle in Saxony “I am the princess,” is how the friendly lady greets us in front of the gate of Proschwitz Castle in Saxony. "Follow me quickly before the storm approaches!" She looks at the dark clouds, which are now getting closer and closer. "I really want to show you the view from...
Castle Tours in Germany to famous Castles in Saxony
Three baroque palaces in Saxony We like castles and palaces in Saxony very much. Everyone who likes castles should know these three baroque castles in Saxony. The Dresden Zwinger impresses with its orangery. Wackerbarth Castle in Radebeul offers excellent wines. And finally, Moritzburg Castle offers a great ...
What monastery Altzella teaches about the herbal cuisine
Altzella Monastery in Saxony There is not much left of Altzella Monastery. At first I am a little disappointed when we arrive at the monastery parking lot in Saxony. In front of us I see a few houses that remind me more of a farm. I would never have thought of a monastery if I hadn't known ...
So a visit to Castle Mildenstein is an experience
Mildenstein Castle in Saxony Admittedly, we had never heard of Mildenstein Castle near Leisnig before our trip through the Schlösserland Saxony. Nevertheless we visited her. Because we were invited to an event. We should learn to cook medievally. That definitely piqued our curiosity. We had a couple of ...
Mango-mint smoothie with tortellini salad
Tortellini Salad with Mango-Mint Smoothie Imagine that you are walking through a herb garden in a ruined monastery and collecting the herbs that you need for your meal. That is exactly what we experienced in the Altzella monastery. With the exception of a few buildings, the monastery has only survived as a ruin. The garden supplies ...
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