Travel by car or by ship on river Elbe up to Pirna. You will be welcomed by a wonderful Old Town and can start exploring the city right there. Paved streets will take you past nice town houses with bay windows and curved gables to enchanting inner courtyards and comfortable wine bars.

Pirna is characterized by sandstone. Not only did the city earn lots of money by it, also buildings of different centuries testify to sandstone. This bright stone has given many buildings its special character as for example the church Frauenkirche in Dresden as well as numerous castles and palaces.

Pirna lies at Saxon Wine Road and is surrounded by marvellous hiking and bicycling tracks. Pirna and its countryside are perfect for a holiday full of resting, culture, good kitchen and sportive activities.

More information: http://en.pirna.de/

Photo: Sonnenstein Castle, JohannesS/Shutterstock