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Mittweida

Saxony, Germany · Europe

About Mittweida

Mittweida is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Rossau, 40km from Albrechtsburg Meissen.

Mittweida is a town located in Saxony, Germany. With a population of 16,619, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Mittweida 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 Mittweida to your route.

About Mittweida

Mittweida (German: [mɪtˈvaɪda] ) is a town in Saxony, Germany, in the Mittelsachsen district.

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Mittweida 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 Mittweida located?

Mittweida is located in Saxony, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 50.9862 latitude, 12.9754 longitude.

What is the population of Mittweida?

Mittweida has a population of approximately 16,619 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
16,619
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Saxony
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.9862, 12.9754

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 Mittweida

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Sachsenring

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

30 km · about 35 min drive

castle

Albrechtsburg Meissen

Germany's oldest castle-palace towering over the Elbe at Meissen, birthplace of European porcelain.

40 km · about 45 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.

45 km · about 50 min drive

castle

Moritzburg Castle

A symmetrical baroque hunting palace rising from its own lake near Dresden, famous as a Cinderella film location.

53 km · about 60 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.

53 km · about 60 min drive

cathedral

Frauenkirche Dresden

A baroque Lutheran church meticulously rebuilt after its destruction in World War II, symbolizing reconciliation.

54 km · about 60 min drive

museum

Zwinger Palace

A masterpiece of Baroque architecture in Dresden, housing the Old Masters Picture Gallery with works by Raphael and Vermeer.

54 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.

57 km · about 65 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 Mittweida.

Altmittweida

🇩🇪 Germany

3 km awayPop. 2,132

Erlau

🇩🇪 Germany

3 km awayPop. 3,638

Rossau

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 3,925

Kriebstein

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 2,710

Claußnitz

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km away

Frankenberg

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 13,659

Waldheim

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 9,001

Hainichen

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 9,511

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