Saxon Elbland Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
region of the Upper Elbe in Germany
About Saxon Elbland
Saxon Elbland contains the Elbe Valley (also known as theDresden basin), which is in the central part ofSaxony, in the foothills of the Erzgebirge and Lausitzer Gebirge mountain ranges. The valley here is several kilometers wide with flat riverbanks and steep surrounding hills. The typical elevation at the river is about 115 m above sea level, while the hills climb up to 250–300 m. On top of the hills are panoramic views ofDresdenand surrounding towns; in clear weather, it is even possible to see the mountain peaks ofSaxon Switzerland. These specific relief features bring a mild climate and facilitates intensive agriculture, including numerous vineyards (Saxony wine road) on the northern side of the valley. Most of the tourist destinations are located on the banks of the Elbe river.Pirnais
Saxon Elbland Travel Guide Sections
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