castle
Albrechtsburg Meissen
Germany's oldest castle-palace towering over the Elbe at Meissen, birthplace of European porcelain.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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Riesa
Saxony, Germany · Europe
About Riesa
Riesa is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Zeithain, 20km from Albrechtsburg Meissen.
Riesa is in Saxony, Germany, with about 29,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Zeithain, about 4 km away.
Riesa (German pronunciation: [ˈʁiːza] ; Upper Sorbian: Ryzawa) is a town in the district of Meißen in Saxony, Germany. It is located on the river Elbe, approximately 40 kilometres (25 miles) northwest of Dresden.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Riesa?
Within an hour or so of Riesa: Albrechtsburg Meissen (20 km), Moritzburg Castle (31 km), Frauenkirche Dresden (42 km), Zwinger Palace (42 km).
Are there any good drives near Riesa?
The nearest famous roads are Schleizer Dreieck and AVUS.
Where is Riesa?
Riesa is in Saxony, Germany, about 4 km from Zeithain.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 29,373
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Saxony
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 51.3078, 13.2917
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Germany
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 Riesa
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
Moritzburg Castle
A symmetrical baroque hunting palace rising from its own lake near Dresden, famous as a Cinderella film location.
31 km · about 35 min drive
cathedral
Frauenkirche Dresden
A baroque Lutheran church meticulously rebuilt after its destruction in World War II, symbolizing reconciliation.
42 km · about 50 min drive
museum
Zwinger Palace
A masterpiece of Baroque architecture in Dresden, housing the Old Masters Picture Gallery with works by Raphael and Vermeer.
42 km · about 50 min drive
racetrack
Lausitzring
High-banked oval and grand prix circuit in the Lusatian lignite country, once host to CART and DTM and now the DEKRA test arena: one of Europe's only American-style superspeedways.
50 km · about 60 min drive
Driving in Germany
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.78/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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