cathedral
Frauenkirche Dresden
A baroque Lutheran church meticulously rebuilt after its destruction in World War II, symbolizing reconciliation.
13 km · about 25 min drive
Saxony, Germany · Europe
Heidenau works well as a base: 5 minutes from Pillnitz, 14km from Bastei Bridge.
Heidenau is a town located in Saxony, Germany. With a population of 16,686, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Heidenau 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 Heidenau to your route.
Heidenau (German pronunciation: [ˈhaɪdənaʊ] ) is a town in the Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge district, in Saxony, Germany. The town is situated on the left bank of the Elbe, 13 km southeast of Dresden (centre).
In 2015, it became known for riots by local far-right forces against the arrival of refugees. In AugustRead more
2015, authorities were forced to impose a temporary ban on assemblies in Heidenau due to continuous harassment of asylum-seekers.
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Heidenau is located in Saxony, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 50.9722 latitude, 13.8674 longitude.
Heidenau has a population of approximately 16,686 people, making it a town in Germany.
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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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cathedral
A baroque Lutheran church meticulously rebuilt after its destruction in World War II, symbolizing reconciliation.
13 km · about 25 min drive
museum
A masterpiece of Baroque architecture in Dresden, housing the Old Masters Picture Gallery with works by Raphael and Vermeer.
13 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
A spectacular sandstone bridge spanning jagged rock pillars 194 metres above the Elbe in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
14 km · about 25 min drive
castle
A vast hilltop fortress on a sandstone plateau above the Elbe, with ramparts offering panoramic views over Saxon Switzerland.
15 km · about 25 min drive
national park
A surreal landscape of eroded sandstone pillars, arches, and mesas along the Elbe, beloved by rock climbers and landscape painters.
24 km · about 30 min drive
castle
A symmetrical baroque hunting palace rising from its own lake near Dresden, famous as a Cinderella film location.
25 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
The largest natural sandstone arch in Europe, standing majestically in the heart of Bohemian Switzerland National Park.
31 km · about 35 min drive
natural wonder
Sandstone wonderland in the Czech Republic with Europe's largest natural stone arch and dramatic rock formations.
31 km · about 35 min drive
April to October
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