Altenburg

Germany can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of most European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travelers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport, but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.

Due to its location in central Germany, Altenburg's weather is typical of of central European continental climate: with lots of rain and snow during the winter, the city is characterized by mild and sunny summers. The period between late spring and early Autumn (approximately from the end of May to the first half of September) may be the best moment to enjoy Altenburg and to explore the magnificent countryside around the city.

The MDV is a local public transport group which runs buses and trains in the wider Leipzig area and also to Altenburg. Trains to Leipzig run every hour and take 35 minutes to the main station in Leipzig. From there trains go to Weimar, to Dresden and to Berlin. Early in the morning there is a special train from Altenburg to Berlin directly. Trains also run towards the south from the town.

Stephan Stötzner

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