Strehla

The City of Mermaids on the River Elbe

Picturesque, atmospheric and legendary: this is Strehla on the Elbe. The mermaids said to have once lived here leave an unmistakable mark on the townscape, and the historic town centre also exudes a fairytale charm: Surrounded by the gates of former farmsteads and two-storey town houses, the romantic market square invites you to linger. In the shade of the venerable lime trees that encircle the old fountain, the hustle and bustle of everyday life can safely fade away.

Top things to do in Strehla

A fairytale atmosphere

If you take a leisurely stroll from the market square, past the town hall and the impressive church, you will find yourself heading straight towards Strehla Castle. Surrounded by the accessible Renaissance garden, the castle, which is now privately owned, is one of the oldest cultural monuments in the North Saxon Elbe landscape. In the immediate vicinity: the spacious town park with an open-air stage and Strehla Zoo.

Strehla Market Square

The market square, the town's centre, is a large rectangular space surrounded by two-storey townhouses.

Strehla Small Animal Zoo

The small petting zoo is situated right next to the castle grounds. Here, children can see the animals up close, stroke them and play in the lovely playground...

Noodle Center Riesa - Museum, Open-House Production, Restaurant, Noodle Shop

The Noodle Center at Teigwaren Riesa invites visitors into the diverse world of noodles and offers insights into the production and history of noodles, as well as the history of the Riesa pasta factory.

Hiking and cycling tours

Discover nature

So hardly anyone would claim that there’s nothing going on in Strehla: on the contrary, the mermaids are out and about here! And they bring fun, relaxation and a chance to experience nature to this little town on the Elbe. Here, you can walk along mermaid trails, take a refreshing dip in the Nixenbad, celebrate the annual Mermaid Festival, or stroll to the Nixstein on the Elbe floodplains. The Elbe Cycle Route leads straight there – just one of many ways to get active in and around Strehla. A break in Strehla can therefore be many things: sporty or laid-back, action-packed or completely peaceful. But it’s bound to be a fabulous experience either way.

Church cycle path - Open churches - on the road with people

In the triad of landscape, history and nature - a picturesque tour that offers beautiful nature experiences north and south of the Elbe and invites you to visit open churches along the way.

Elberadweg - Dresden Elbland section - left side of the Elbe

On the section of the long-distance bike trail along the left bank of the Elbe, cyclists travel 125 kilometers through the idyllic landscapes of the Dresden Elbland region, experience local history, and encounter many cultural highlights, especially in the cities of Pirna, Dresden, Meissen, and Torgau.

Family-friendly: Elbzauber cycle route from Zeithain to Strehla

The family-friendly tour from Zeithain to Strehla delights with a ferry ride across the Elbe and many discoveries away from the crowds of tourists.

Where everyday life takes a break

Nünchritz

Whether it’s spring, summer, autumn or winter: everyday life takes a break in Nünchritz. Discover it now!

Experience nature and history up close

Zeithain

Discover Zeithain’s rich history and natural beauty. Cycle and walk through the Gohrischheide and visit historic sites such as Augustus the Strong’s pleasure palace!

In the splendour of the Renaissance

Torgau

Discover Torgau and be enchanted by Hartenfels Castle – experience the Renaissance and the Reformation up close! Find out more now.