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Markneukirchen

Saxony, Germany · Europe

About Markneukirchen

Markneukirchen sits on the route: 10 minutes from Adorf, 33km from Loket Castle.

Markneukirchen is a town located in Saxony, Germany. With a population of 7,095, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Markneukirchen 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 Markneukirchen to your route.

About Markneukirchen

Markneukirchen (German pronunciation: [ˌmaʁk.nɔʏˈkɪʁçn̩] ) is a town in the Vogtlandkreis district, in Saxony, Germany, close to the Czech border. It lies in the Elster Mountains (part of the Fichtel Mountains), 24 km (14.9 mi) southeast of Plauen, and 14 km (8.7 mi) northeast of Aš (Czech Republic). Markneukirchen is

Read more the main town of the small musical instrument-making region Musikwinkel, known for four centuries for high quality brass, woodwind and string instruments. Within this small locality, 113 different enterprises are involved in making musical instruments. They rely on traditional methods but sell all over the world. The town is home to the Museum of Musical Instruments founded in 1883 by Paul Otto Apian-Bennewitz. It hosts an annual International Instrumental Competition and master classes. [1] Since 1993 the competition has been a member of the World Federation of International Music Competitions. Arnold Voigt worked in the town for most of his life.

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Where is Markneukirchen located?

Markneukirchen is located in Saxony, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 50.3114 latitude, 12.3295 longitude.

What is the population of Markneukirchen?

Markneukirchen has a population of approximately 7,095 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
7,095
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Saxony
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.3114, 12.3295

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 Markneukirchen

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Loket Castle

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

33 km · about 40 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.

40 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.

45 km · about 50 min drive

museum

August Horch Museum

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

46 km · about 55 min drive

racetrack

Sachsenring

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

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Markneukirchen

  • 45 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

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