Zwickau Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Saxony, Germany
About Zwickau
Zwickau's history dates back almost 900 years. It began as a settlement by the local Slavic tribes, calledŠwikawain Sorbian (a name referring to the pagan godSvarozič). It sits beside and gives its name to the riverZwickauer Mulde, a tributary of the larger Mulde which in turn flows into the Elbe. The centre and most districts of Zwickau are on the left (western) bank of the river. For many centuries, its economy has largely been based on coal and silver mining, predating the industrial revolution by centuries, which is why the city retained a very medieval type old town. Zwickau has always been a rather affluent and important town, even if remaining on the small side compared to other Saxon metropoles. While a centre of a region that numbers around 500 000 inhabitants, Zwickau has only ar
Top Attractions in Zwickau
Explore the best things to see and do in Zwickau:
- ★Alter Gasometer
- ★August-Horch-Museum
- ★Dünnebierhaus
- ★Galerie am Domhof
- ★Gewandhaus
- ★Grünhainer Kapelle
- ★Johannisbad
- ★Kornhaus
Where to Eat in Zwickau
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Alte Mühle
- 🍴Am Kreuzberg
- 🍴An der Reitbahn
- 🍴Basilikum
- 🍴Brasserie Philine's
- 🍴Citylight
Where to Stay in Zwickau
- 🏨ACHAT Comfort Hotel Zwickau
- 🏨AMEDIA Hotel
- 🏨Holiday Inn Zwickau
- 🏨Hotel Merkur Garni
- 🏨Hotel Park Eckersbach
Zwickau Travel Guide Sections
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