Sachsenring, Chemnitz and Dresden event weekends: what to do between sessions
The Sachsenring sits in the Saxon hills between Chemnitz and Zwickau. Dresden and Leipzig, about an hour away, are the best bases.
Events we cover in Sachsenring, Chemnitz and Dresden
Arriving
Leipzig/Halle (LEJ) and Dresden (DRS) airports are about 1 hour away; Prague is 2.5 hours.
Where to stay
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Chemnitz | Closest city, 25 minutes. |
| Mid-range | Leipzig | Lively city with bars, 1 hour. |
| Splurge | Dresden | Baroque old town hotels, 1 hour 15 minutes. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Hotel an der Oper Chemnitz
- Mid-range: Motel One Leipzig-Augustusplatz
- Splurge: Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden
Tours
Where to eat
With kids
- Leipzig Zoo.
Rainy-day backups
- Dresden Green Vault.
Free things to do
- Elbe meadows in Dresden.
Getting around
- Trains to Hohenstein-Ernstthal and shuttles to the track; parking is in fields.
- Deutsche Bahn ICE trains link the big cities; the Deutschlandticket covers all local and regional transport for a monthly fee.
- Trade fair and event tickets often include free local transport: check yours.