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Auerbach

Saxony, Germany · Europe

About Auerbach

Auerbach is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Falkenstein, 44km from Loket Castle.

Auerbach is a town located in Saxony, Germany. With a population of 21,358, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Auerbach sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Auerbach to your route.

About Auerbach

Auerbach (German pronunciation: [ˈaʊɐbax] . Official name Auerbach/Vogtl.) is a town in the Vogtlandkreis, Saxony, Germany. It is the regional centre of the eastern Vogtland. The economy is mainly based on textile manufacturing, food processing and machine industry. After Plauen and Reichenbach, Auerbach is the third

Read more most populous town in the Vogtlandkreis. Auerbach was mentioned for the first time in 1282. The town is situated at the declivities above the river Göltzsch at the foot of a castle tower from the 12th century. Landmarks include the towers of the St. Laurentius church, the Catholic Zum Heiligen Kreuz church and the 43.9-metre-high (144 ft) tower of the castle. The three tall buildings give Auerbach its nickname “the Three Towers Town”.

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Auerbach offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Auerbach located?

Auerbach is located in Saxony, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 50.5115 latitude, 12.4008 longitude.

What is the population of Auerbach?

Auerbach has a population of approximately 21,358 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
21,358
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Saxony
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.5115, 12.4008

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Germany

Police
110
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.

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Worth the detour from Auerbach

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

August Horch Museum

Museum in the birthplace of Audi tracing Saxon automobile history from Horch and DKW through Trabant and modern Volkswagen.

24 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Sachsenring

A uniquely anti-clockwise circuit in Saxony with dramatic elevation changes, famous as a left-turn-dominant MotoGP venue.

37 km · about 45 min drive

historic highway

Schleizer Dreieck

Germany's oldest road racing circuit, in use since 1923, a triangle of Thuringian public roads still raced on today. The public sections make an atmospheric drive with the racing surface underfoot.

41 km · about 50 min drive

castle

Loket Castle

A stout Romanesque-Gothic castle on a rocky spur encircled by the Ohre river, near Karlovy Vary.

44 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Karlovy Vary

An elegant spa town famous for its hot springs, ornate colonnades, and pastel-colored buildings nestled in a forested valley.

46 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Auerbach

  • 41 kmSchleizer DreieckGermany's oldest road racing circuit, in use since 1923, a triangle of Thuringian public roads still raced on today. The public sections make an atmospheric drive with the racing surface underfoot.

Driving in Germany

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Auerbach.

Rodewisch

🇩🇪 Germany

2 km awayPop. 7,577

Ellefeld

🇩🇪 Germany

3 km awayPop. 3,077

Falkenstein

🇩🇪 Germany

4 km awayPop. 9,528

Lengenfeld

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 8,141

Grünbach

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km away

Neustadt Vogtland

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 1,274

Treuen

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 9,189

Hammerbrücke

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km away

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