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Delitzsch

Saxony, Germany · Europe

About Delitzsch

Delitzsch is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Zschortau, 24km from Monument to the Battle of the Nations.

Delitzsch is a town located in Saxony, Germany. With a population of 25,895, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Delitzsch 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 Delitzsch to your route.

About Delitzsch

Delitzsch (German pronunciation: [ˈdeːlɪtʃ] ; Slavic: delč or delcz for hill) is a town in Saxony in Germany, 20 km north of Leipzig and 30 km east of Halle (Saale). With 24,850 inhabitants at the end of 2015, it is the largest town in the district of Nordsachsen. Archaeological evidence outside the town limits points

Read more to a settlement dating from the Neolithic Age. The first documented mention of Delitzsch dates from 1166 and it later became the Elector of Saxony's residence in the 17th and 18th centuries. The old town is well preserved, with several plazas, citizens' and patrician houses, towers, a baroque castle and the town's fortifications. Delitzsch and its surrounding area contain water areas, hiking and cycling networks and nature reserves.

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Where is Delitzsch located?

Delitzsch is located in Saxony, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.5255 latitude, 12.3428 longitude.

What is the population of Delitzsch?

Delitzsch has a population of approximately 25,895 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
25,895
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Saxony
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.5255, 12.3428

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 Delitzsch

2 notable places within an hour's 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.

21 km · about 25 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.

24 km · about 30 min drive

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 Delitzsch.

Döbernitz

🇩🇪 Germany

1 km away

Zschortau

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km awayPop. 2,412

Roitzsch

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 2,650

Holzweißig

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km away

Zwochau

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 1,167

Brehna

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 3,014

Krostitz

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 4,033

Rackwitz

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 3,118

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