Saxony

Saxony (Sachsen) is federal state in the east of Germany. Outside of Berlin it contains the two largest and important cities in eastern Germany, Leipzig and Dresden. The state has a long history of independence as a kingdom (much like Bavaria), and as a result has a strong sense of self-idenity. It is home to many historic towns and cities and also the eastern German mountain range, the Ore Mountains or "Erzgebirge" which it shares with the Czech Republic to the south. It also shares international borders with Poland and the region of Silesia to the east.

Saxony has two major airports used for scheduled passenger flights in Dresden and between Leipzig and Halle. Flights to nearly all German cities and to some destinations in Europe are offered. The airport of Leipzig has a slightly better network and good Autobahn and rail connections. Dresden's airport is closer to the city and easily accessible with public transport and car. The 'Flugplatz Altenburg Nobitz' between Leipzig and Chemnitz is a base for Ryanair, flying daily to London Stansted and Girona.