Day of the Saxons ends with a grand parade
Sebnitz celebrated the 30th Day of the Saxons with a parade lasting several hours and many guests. The police reported a peaceful event and only a few traffic problems.
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Day of the Saxons overcomes borders
90s party, freefall tower and a parade with 1,800 participants: In Sebnitz, the "Day of the Saxons" becomes an XXL event - and the border with the Czech Republic disappears for a weekend.
"Day of the Saxons" opens in Sebnitz
Eleven stages and a varied program: The "Day of the Saxons" has begun in Sebnitz. 250,000 visitors are expected this weekend.
"Day of the Saxons" starts with rain - 250,000 guests expected
From music and funfair to a parade: the "Day of the Saxons" celebrates its anniversary - for the first time with symbolic border crossings and encounters on the "Democracy Mile".
Racist complaint: proceedings against roofer dropped
A roofing company had placed an advertisement in the official gazette of the town of Sebnitz seeking trainees with inhumane restrictions. The investigation has now been concluded.
Kangaroo spotted in Sebnitz - police searching
An unusual animal causes a police operation in Saxon Switzerland. The marsupial was spotted on a road near Sebnitz and hopped away again. Who has seen it?
30th "Day of the Saxons" 2025 in Sebnitz reaches out to the Czech Republic
The Day of the Saxons is the largest folk festival in the Free State of Saxony. Associations, clubs and alternating local authorities always present themselves there - but interest in hosting the event has waned recently.
Compact magazine: Federal Administrative Court lifts ban for the time being
Following a court decision, the far-right "Compact" magazine may be published again. The publisher celebrated this at an AfD event in Saxony.
Sebnitz receives 1.4 million euros in funding for the "Day of the Saxons" 2025
The artificial flower town of Sebnitz receives 1.4 million euros in funding from the municipal financial equalization scheme. An additional 400,000 euros have been earmarked in the state budget. State Parliament President Matthias Rößler announces further details.