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Saxony: Dresden to Görlitz: 3-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive
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The 3-day version for June: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 2-day plan · 3-day plan · 4-day plan · best time to go.
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3
days
170 km
distance
5.2 h
driving
19
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- ~16.3 hours of daylight in June — the plan keeps days inside a realistic window.
- The Bastei bridge floats over morning mist in Saxon Switzerland, and Görlitz's film-set streets are golden by late afternoon — photographers' season.
Day 1 Dresden & Saxon Switzerland → Meissen
- Transit
- 2h30
- Finish
- ~17:45
- Temperature
- 12.0°C–22.5°C
- Rainy days
- ~10
- Daylight
- 16.3h
09:00
Admire baroque art and the famous Sistine Madonna in grand galleries.
50 min · Dresden & Saxon Switzerland · Entry is free to the palace, but to see exhibitions you need a ticket. Combined ticket for all three exhibitions: adults pre-booking , reduced , under 7 free
open: 06:00-21:00
10:00
Stand in awe of the reconstructed church, a symbol of resilience and peace.
50 min · Dresden & Saxon Switzerland · Free
11:00
Feast your eyes on masterpieces from the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
50 min · Dresden & Saxon Switzerland · Entrance only with the combined ticket
open: Tu-Su 10:00-17:00, M closed
13:50
14:50
15:55
The porcelain factory and museum search
Explore intricate porcelain craftsmanship and history in a captivating museum setting.
50 min · Meissen
16:45
Vincenz Richter Restaurant search
Delight in traditional dishes paired with local wines in a timeless setting.
60 min · Meissen
open: Tu-Su from 12:00, Su until 18:00, M closed
Overnight: Meissen
e.g. Dorint Parkhotel Meißen · Herberge Orange
Day 2 Bautzen
- Transit
- 1h40
- Finish
- ~17:00
- Temperature
- 12.0°C–22.4°C
- Rainy days
- ~11
- Daylight
- 16.3h
10:10
Explore Sorbian culture through trade, costumes, music, and contemporary art.
50 min · Bautzen · €2.50
open: Tu-Su 10:00-18:00
11:10
12:10
Visit Germany's oldest interdenominational church and ascend its tower.
50 min · Bautzen
13:10
14:10
15:10
Reflect on history in the stark cells of this former Stasi prison museum.
50 min · Bautzen
open: M-Th 10:00-16:00, F 10:00-20:00, Sa Su 10:00-18:00
16:00
Mönchshof moenchshof.de
Enjoy medieval-inspired dishes and occasional live music in a cozy setting.
60 min · Bautzen · €10-15 for a main course
Overnight here
e.g. Hotel Alte Gerberei · Spreepension Bautzen
Day 3 Görlitz
- Transit
- 1h05
- Finish
- ~15:35
- Temperature
- 11.9°C–22.1°C
- Rainy days
- ~11
- Daylight
- 16.3h
10:00
11:00
12:00
13:05
Silesian Museum schlesisches-museum.de
Learn about the rich and complex history of the Silesia region.
90 min · Görlitz · permanent exhibition €7, reduced €5, special exhibition €3, reduced €2.50.,Free entry for visitors up to 16 years of age and on the first Sunday of the month
open: Tu–Th 10:00-17:00, F–Su 10:00-18:00
14:35
Restaurant Gracja facebook.com
Relish authentic Polish and Silesian dishes in a central, tranquil spot.
60 min · Görlitz
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