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Radebeul – the “Saxon Nice”
Radebeul and Its Vineyards
Due to its climatic conditions on the north-facing slope of the Elbe Valley, Radebeul offers ideal conditions for viticulture. It is no surprise, then, that wine has been cultivated in the Elbe Valley for nearly a thousand years. The exact date, however, is debated. The first documented evidence of wine growing dates back to 1161. This connection between the town of Radebeul and winemaking remains strong to this day. In total, about 85 hectares are under cultivation, which corresponds to roughly one-fifth of Saxony’s vineyard area. The most popular grape varieties include Müller-Thurgau, Riesling, Traminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, and Scheurebe.
Radebeul Winemakers
During the GDR era, viticulture was exclusively state-controlled. Today, alongside well-known producers like the State Winery Schloss Wackerbarth, several young winemakers are making a name for themselves. They experiment with grape varieties and organic cultivation, care for neglected vineyards, and work to build Saxony’s reputation as a wine region. Among them are the wineries Matyas and Aust, whose wines we proudly feature on our menu. Traditionally, the wine-growing region along the Saxon Wine Route celebrates the “Open Winery Days” on the last weekend of August. This event offers a unique opportunity to explore the diversity of one of Germany’s smallest wine regions and to sample some of its finest wines.
Steam Train Experience
“Our daily steam, give us today” — something like that could describe the steam operation on the Lößnitzgrundbahn. From January through December, the narrow-gauge railway runs daily steam trains between Radebeul, Moritzburg, and Radeburg. The Lößnitzgrundbahn offers a unique opportunity to experience authentic steam locomotive operation. One highlight of the journey is the crossing over the Dippelsdorfer Teich, which the narrow-gauge railway traverses via a 210-meter-long embankment. Our restaurant is just a few minutes’ walk from the Lößnitzgrundbahn’s “Weißes Roß” stop.
Karl-May-Museum
Just near the Radebeul Ost train station is the renowned Karl May Museum, featuring two fascinating worlds. In the Wild West log cabin, the “Villa Bärenfett,” you’ll find a unique exhibition in Europe dedicated to the life and culture of North American Indigenous peoples. Over 800 ethnological artifacts from the 18th and 19th centuries are on display, including eagle feather headdresses, tomahawks, moccasins, life-sized Native American figures, and a painting of the Battle of Little Bighorn. In Karl May’s former residence, the “Villa Shatterhand,” visitors can explore the imaginative world of Karl May through authentic personal items. The silver bullet, the bear killer, and the Henry rifle are among the most famous. Karl May, the creator of Chief Winnetou, remains Germany’s most widely read adventure author to this day.
Sachsenträume
Our partner Sachsenträume is the experience brand for explorers and connoisseurs in Saxony. With Sachsenträume, you don’t just travel — you discover and enjoy in the purest form. Sachsenträume creates lasting memories that never fade. Their team transforms Saxon traditions into unique and extraordinary experiences.