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Meerane

Saxony, Germany · Europe

About Meerane

Meerane is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Dennheritz, 55km from Schleizer Dreieck.

Meerane is a town located in Saxony, Germany. With a population of 17,325, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Meerane 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 Meerane to your route.

About Meerane

Meerane (German pronunciation: [meˈʁaːnə] ) is a town in the Zwickau district of Saxony, Germany. It lies midway between the towns of Altenburg and Zwickau, west of Chemnitz. As of 31 December 2015, there were 14,851 inhabitants. The population has declined from a peak of over 26,000 in the 1940s. Meerane was once

Read more important for the manufacture of woollen and mixed cloths; associated industries such as dyeworks, tanneries and machine factories were also located there.

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Meerane 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 Meerane located?

Meerane is located in Saxony, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 50.8469 latitude, 12.4647 longitude.

What is the population of Meerane?

Meerane has a population of approximately 17,325 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
17,325
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Saxony
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.8469, 12.4647

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 Meerane

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.

15 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.

17 km · about 20 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.

52 km · about 60 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.

55 km · about 65 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.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Meerane

  • 55 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 Meerane.

Schönberg

🇩🇪 Germany

3 km away

Ponitz

🇩🇪 Germany

3 km awayPop. 1,808

Dennheritz

🇩🇪 Germany

4 km awayPop. 1,460

Pfaffroda

🇩🇪 Germany

4 km awayPop. 3,187

Gößnitz

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km away

Crimmitschau

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 18,272

Glauchau

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 21,442

Remse

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 1,956

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