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Crimmitschau

Saxony, Germany · Europe

About Crimmitschau

Crimmitschau is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Ponitz, 49km from Schleizer Dreieck.

Crimmitschau is a town located in Saxony, Germany. With a population of 18,272, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Crimmitschau 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 Crimmitschau to your route.

About Crimmitschau

Crimmitschau (German pronunciation: [ˈkʁɪmɪtʃaʊ] ) is a town in the district of Zwickau in Saxony, Germany.

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Where is Crimmitschau located?

Crimmitschau is located in Saxony, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 50.8164 latitude, 12.3904 longitude.

What is the population of Crimmitschau?

Crimmitschau has a population of approximately 18,272 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
18,272
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Saxony
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.8164, 12.3904

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 Crimmitschau

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.

13 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.

21 km · about 25 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.

49 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Monument to the Battle of the Nations

A colossal 91m granite monument in Leipzig marking the 1813 battle, climbable for sweeping city views.

55 km · about 65 min drive

restaurant

Auerbachs Keller

Leipzig's 500-year-old cellar restaurant, immortalised when Goethe set Faust's barrel-riding scene here; bronze Mephisto and bewitched students guard the stairs down from the Mädlerpassage.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Crimmitschau

  • 49 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 Crimmitschau.

Neukirchen

🇩🇪 Germany

2 km awayPop. 4,492

Ponitz

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km awayPop. 1,808

Dennheritz

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km awayPop. 1,460

Meerane

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 17,325

Hartmannsdorf

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 1,462

Langenbernsdorf

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 3,968

Gößnitz

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km away

Werdau

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 20,520

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