In other words, Saxony Switzerland though has no relation to Switzerland since it is located at the south but it does border Czech Republic. It only got its name due to its resemblance of the hilly aspects of Switzerland.

Another well-known landmark in Säshsische schweiz is Festung Konigstein, a castle. It can not be Germany without a castle. However, this one is particularly different among the many castles I have seen while living here. There is a little town within the castle and located on top of a hill, you have a fantastic panoramic view of the entire townscape and the Elbe. With various people dressed up to the time period, it gives you a perspective of how it was like to live in a castle and in all honesty, the little girl inside me was jumping for joy. Also, maybe it is the Game of Thrones influence but the entire time there I was imagining how it was like during time of attack and did not help that there were numerous cannons surrounding the perimeter of the castle. As well as actually launching of cannons.

 

 

Why not take a boat ride along the river when in Germany? 

Does not matter where you are in Germany, whether it is Berlin, Leipzig, Hamburg or Dresden. You can find a boat tour nearby with heaps of people on a summer day. 

For Dresdners: 

Luckily, we have the beautiful Elbe river that runs through the middle of the city. Giving you the best view on both sides. There are many cruise and steam boat tours that goes along the river with various stops along the way. One of which is the amazing Sächsische Schweiz. A hiker's dream location.  

 

As a fellow Dresdner, one of the big festival is known as the:

 

A city festival. In other words, another reason for people to come together to drink beers, eat delicious food at various food stands and dance!

I definitely did not.... I felt it the next morning, that's for sure. Thank god for the greasy breakfast, bacon and eggs along with the good company and care. 

Stadtfest is an equivalent to Bunte Republik Neustadt (BRN). Something you shouldn't miss out if you're living or visiting Dresden. It has more of a carnival feel to it instead of the hippie-feel of BRN but nonetheless, it was a good time with good company despite the massive downpour. & to believe that London rains a lot, I have never been caught in the rain so many times in my life till my move here. Guess I'll take rain over snow any day.

Can't say I remember much of my first night but the magical Ferris wheel ride has to be my favorite, worth the 6€.

 

Stadtfest had to end with a bang, FIREWORKS! The most amazing firework show I have seen to this day, it may have just topped Canada day at the parliament hill. With hundreds of people gathered together by the Elbe in front of the beautiful view of Altstadt. It took me by surprise when the sky lit up in colours, it was absolutely breathtaking. Pictures doesn't do its justice.

Thank you Dresden for making me fall in love with you all over again.

 

Moritzburg, a beautiful castle and one of the most romantic place I have been to yet in the area of Saxony. The bright yellow castle is surrounded by a cute little lake, where there is a beautiful bridge leading to the doors of the castle. We were lucky enough to catch the sunset off of the bridge. The overall setting of Moritzburg was breathtaking. Behind the castle was a massive garden, with cute little house-like sheds.

Spent the morning blueberry picking with these cuties at a local blueberry field minutes away from home. Big fat juicy blueberries for days... Many baked goods to come. First off, blueberry pancakes! 

 

Meißen is cute small town northwest of Dresden in Eastern Germany, it is home to beautiful porcelains. Stretching across the Elbe river, covering both sides with beautiful houses consisting of bright orange rooftops, along with cobble stone alleyways that are easily to get lost in. Definitely a scenic little town and worth the visit. Before stepping feet into the altstadt of Meißen, you can see in the far distance the Albrechtsburg castle and the Gothic cathedral (Dom zu Meißen). Both located at the tip of the hill meaning you have to get lost through many cobblestone alleyways uphill to get there. Luckily, there are cute little cafés and shops along the way and the view of the town gets better and better the higher you trek up!