Meissen Accommodation

Searching for hotels in Meissen (Germany) or Meissen accommodation?  Meissen is a municipality lien along the banks of the Elbe River in the Free State of Saxony. It is dominated by its medieval appearance, valued porcelain and the vineyards of the Elbe valley. The quaint town provides a lot of attractions that belong to the touristic highlights of the country. The Große Kreisstadt is the capital of the Meissen district.

Meissen features the late Gothic style Albrechtsburg castle which features a range of murals depicting Saxon history. It is used as a museum today. The Gothic, 13th century Meissen Cathedral offers a view over the roofs of the old town. Another captivating structure is the Meissen Frauenkirche. Meissen's historical district is located mostly around the market at the foot of the castle's hill. It contains many buildings of Renaissance architecture like the imposing high tower of the Late Gothic style Church of Our Lady, located in the old market-place. Be sure to visit the world-famous Meissen porcelain factory. Other interesting sights include the Nikolai Church, Ruins of the convent "To the Holy Cross", Heinrich’s Fountain and the Cloth Makers’ Gate among others. The municipal museum is to be found in the former Franciscan monastery in the centre of town. In addition to the famous Meissen wine from the most northeastern wine-growing district of Germany, people have also been enjoying beer from the oldest private brewery of Saxony for many centuries. Nature lovers can enjoy the beauty of landscape around Meissen by riding on the bicycle path or go on an excursion on the Sächsische Dampfschiffahrt, the largest fleet of pleasure steamers in the world. The range of leisure activities is completed by a modern baths called Wellenspiel.

Meissen has become famous for a number of festivities like the AlbrechtsBurgfest, a pottery market, the Wine Festival, Arita in Meissen Exhibition, the Old Town Festival and the medieval festival at Albrechtsburg Castle dominate life in town.

Meissen boasts a wide array of accommodation to suit just about every pocket. Some of these accommodations include Mercure Grand Hotel, Akzent Hotel Andree and Minotel Ross. - Browse the Meissen Map or compare Meissen accommodation from Hotels, Motels, B&Bs, Lodging & Hostels to Holiday & Caravan Parks.