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Nossen

Saxony, Germany · Europe

About Nossen

Nossen is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Reinsberg, 55km from Bastei Bridge.

Nossen is a town located in Saxony, Germany. With a population of 7,588, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Nossen 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 Nossen to your route.

About Nossen

Nossen (German pronunciation: [ˈnɔsn̩] ; Upper Sorbian: Nosyn, pronounced [ˈnɔsɨn]) is a town in the district of Meissen, in Saxony, Germany. It is located 80 km southeast of Leipzig. The town is dominated by a large Renaissance castle. Nossen is best known for its proximity to a motorway junction where the A14 merges

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Where is Nossen located?

Nossen is located in Saxony, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.0580 latitude, 13.2965 longitude.

What is the population of Nossen?

Nossen has a population of approximately 7,588 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
7,588
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Saxony
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.0580, 13.2965

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 Nossen

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Albrechtsburg Meissen

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

17 km · about 20 min drive

castle

Moritzburg Castle

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

29 km · about 35 min drive

cathedral

Frauenkirche Dresden

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

31 km · about 35 min drive

museum

Zwinger Palace

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

31 km · about 35 min drive

racetrack

Sachsenring

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

52 km · about 60 min drive

natural wonder

Bastei Bridge

A spectacular sandstone bridge spanning jagged rock pillars 194 metres above the Elbe in Saxon Switzerland National Park.

55 km · about 65 min drive

castle

Königstein Fortress

A vast hilltop fortress on a sandstone plateau above the Elbe, with ramparts offering panoramic views over Saxon Switzerland.

55 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 Nossen.

Reinsberg

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 3,273

Roßwein

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km away

Großschirma

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km away

Niederstriegis

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 1,317

Mochau

🇩🇪 Germany

12 km awayPop. 2,757

Halsbrücke

🇩🇪 Germany

13 km awayPop. 3,619

Niederschöna

🇩🇪 Germany

13 km away

Ebersbach

🇩🇪 Germany

14 km awayPop. 1,161

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