Location: Pirna
Top Things to do in Pirna
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Pirna (Upper Sorbian: Pěrno) is a town in the Free State of Saxony, Germany, capital of the administrative district Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge. The town's population is over 37,000. Pirna is located near Dresden and is an important district town as well as a Große Kreisstadt. It is also known for the gassing of about 15,000 disabled people in Sonnenstein Castle between June 1940 and August 1941, killings which ceased after pressure was exerted on the authorities by the local population. Today, a small plaque at the base of Sonnenstein Castle and the Sonnenstein Memorial remembers the dead.
Restaurants in Pirna
1. DDR Museum Pirna
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4 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By Magdalena C - Cartersville, Georgia
As I lived in the eastern part of Europe until 2001, this visit was a confirmation that life in the DDR was very similar to Romania. Luckily we speak German so we could understand all commentaries and explanations. It is a good thing for the younger generation to go visit.
2. Stadtkirche St. Marien
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4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By permia - Ireland
It is only a short walk from the attractive Am Markt to this great church. It gloriously dominates Kirchplatz. We walked up the steps leading to Schloss Sonnenstein. This gives great views over Pirna and particularly the red-roofed Marienkirche with its eye-like features.
The church interior is wonderful. The net-vault ceiling is awe-inspiring. The high and immensely decorative altar is delightful. Other notable features are the baptismal font and the high placed organ.
3. Elberadweg
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
The temptation of a special experience - a bicycle ride along the Elbe. The Elbe cycle path is one of the most attractive and varied cycling routes in Europe. The region between the North Sea, Saxon Switzerland and Bohemia is distinguished by multifaceted landscapes, exciting history and a unique cultural heritage.
4. Parc national de la Suisse saxonne
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5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Nadya T - Jerusalem, Israel
For all those who love nature and history, spectacular views and are ready to do some climbing...It worth it! The way up will make you a bit tired, but don't hesitate. If you are into sports ('coz I am not) it will be a piece of cake for you! SO, who will get the top first???
5. Tom Pauls Theater
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By evahaeusler - Radeberg, Germany
Obwohl wir noch nicht im Theater waren hat uns das Haus gut gefallen.Werden es wohl mal besuchen,deswegen kann ich noch kein Urteil abgeben.
6. Pirna-Sonnenstein Memorial
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By permia - Ireland
We are very interested in the history of the places we visit so we wished to see this sobering memorial. It is located in the lovely town of Pirna, in the former fortress area.
The museum is located in the basement of the building where the original atrocities were carried out. We found the memorial and exhibits very moving giving a detailed and graphic account of the incomprehensible horrors that took place here.
There are photographs and a little biography of some of the victims. Touchingly there is a collection of the personal possessions, including a comb and mouth organ. On some of the paving stones in front of the building a cross has been painted in different colours.
7. Landschloss Zuschendorf
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
8. Geibeltbad Pirna
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3.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By Maggystr - Moscow, Moscow City, Russia
We were in summer in Geibeltbad. Outside pools were open. The inside pools include special pool for child-there are also some toys, sport pool, pool with a warm water,outside pool with a warm water. The sauna is perfect too(there are some saunas with aufgusse,three pools-warm and cold), salt sauna,etc. Outside pools in the park are not heated,but it is ok in the summer,the water temperature is approximately 22-23'. There is also playground for children,place for volleyball.
9. Kleinkunstbuehne Q24
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5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By rezitatorHM - Halle (Saale), Germany
Das Q24 ist eine Vereinsgeführte Kleinkunstbühne. Es ist erstaunlich was für ein umfangreiches Angebot an den verschiedensten Programmen und Veranstaltungen hier angeboten wird. Eine wunderbare Bühne mit allem was zu einer Veranstaltung gehört. Das Personal ist sehr hilfsbereit und überaus freundlich.
10. Richard-Wagner Monument
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4 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By VolkmarEb - Radebeul, Germany
Das Wagner-Denkmal befindet sich im sog. Liebethaler Grund. Das Denkmal ist ausgeschildert. Am Zugang zum Tal gibt es einen kleinen Parkplatz. Ein Weg führt etwas steil hinab in das Tal. Hier gelangt man in einen wunderschönen, hochromantischen Abschnitt des Malerweges. Im Sommerhalbjahr hat ein Ausflugslokal geöffnet. Nach ca. 600 m erreicht man das imposante Richard-Wagner-Denkmal. Auf Knopfdruck kann man sogar an einem Lautsprecher Musik von Wagner hören. Der Liebethaler Grund ist wirklich überwältigend schön. Ein teilweise reißender Flusslauf, kleine Staustufen, Wasserfälle, inmitten eines tiefen Tales - wunderbar!
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