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Pockau

Saxony, Germany · Europe

About Pockau

Pockau sits on the route: 5 minutes from Lengefeld, 54km from Albrechtsburg Meissen.

Pockau is a town located in Saxony, Germany. With a population of 4,283, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Pockau 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 Pockau to your route.

About Pockau

Pockau (German pronunciation: [ˈpɔkaʊ]) is a village and a former municipality in the district of Erzgebirgskreis in Saxony, Germany. On 1 January 2014 it was merged with the town Lengefeld to form the town Pockau-Lengefeld. Pockau is on the Silver Road (Silberstraße).

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Where is Pockau located?

Pockau is located in Saxony, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 50.7000 latitude, 13.2333 longitude.

What is the population of Pockau?

Pockau has a population of approximately 4,283 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
4,283
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Saxony
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.7000, 13.2333

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 Pockau

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Autodrom Most

A Czech circuit built on land cleared by open-cast lignite mining, giving it a strange lunar setting and a fast, flowing 4.2km layout used for touring cars and track days.

33 km · about 40 min drive

racetrack

Sachsenring

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

40 km · about 45 min drive

cathedral

Frauenkirche Dresden

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

53 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.

53 km · about 60 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.

53 km · about 60 min drive

castle

Albrechtsburg Meissen

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

54 km · about 65 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.

58 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 Pockau.

Lengefeld

🇩🇪 Germany

4 km awayPop. 4,834

Zöblitz

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km away

Pobershau

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 2,031

Marienberg

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 16,716

Börnichen

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km away

Olbernhau

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 11,162

Borstendorf

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 1,363

Grünhainichen

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km away

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