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Zwickau, Germany

Zwickau is the fourth-largest city of Saxony, Germany, after Leipzig, Dresden and Chemnitz, with around 88,000 inhabitants.

Type CityPopulation 88,000

Why go

  • Town in Saxony, Germany.
  • Served by Auerbach Airfield.

History

Zwickau is the fourth-largest city of Saxony, Germany, after Leipzig, Dresden and Chemnitz, with around 88,000 inhabitants.

Restaurants & places to go

Café Mug
Regional, Cafe · Laden und Café; Geschenkartikel aus Porzellan und Papier Opening hours: Tu-Th 10:00-17:00 · 5 Rudolf-Breitscheid-Straße, Wilkau-Haßlau, 08112 · andreaheinze-shop.de
Indoor
Restaurant 1975
Vietnamese, Sushi, Restaurant · Asian Cuisine - Sushi in Zwickau Features: delivery · restaurant1975.de
Indoor
Mäandros
Restaurant · griechisch Opening hours: Tu-Sa 17:00-22:00; Su 11:00-14:30, 17:30-22:00 · 4 Talstraße · xn--mandros-5wa.de
Indoor
Burger King
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-01:00, Fr-Sa 09:00-03:00, Su 10:00-01:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 15… · burgerking.de
Indoor
Freddy Fresh
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:30 Features: takeaway · 14 Antonstraße, Zwickau, 08060 · freddy-fresh.de
Indoor
McDonald's
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 07:00-01:00, Fr-Sa,PH 07:00-03:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 2 Oskar-Arnold-Straße,… · mcdonalds.de
Indoor
Gaststätte Meisterhaus
German, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,Th,Fr 11:00-14:00, 16:00-21:00; Sa,Su,PH 11:00-14:00,17:00-22:00; Tu,Th off · 18 Thurmer Hauptstraße, Mülsen, 08132 · meisterhaus-thurm.de
Indoor
Landgasthof Königswalde
German, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-14:00,17:00+; Sa 11:00+; Su,PH 11:00-20:30; Mo off Features: outdoor seating · 3a Kirchstraße, Werdau, 08412 · landgasthof-koenigswalde.de
Indoor

229 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (AOC) 29 km to the centre
Nobitz, TH, DE — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Zwickau Airfield 3.4 km to the centre
Zwickau, SN, DE
Outdoor
Auerbach Airfield 26 km to the centre
Auerbach/Vogtland, SN, DE
Outdoor
Hartenstein-Thierfeld Ultralight Airfield 14 km to the centre
Zschocken, SN, DE
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Zwickau, Germany
Zwickau, Germany
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Auerbach Airfield; 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Zwickau, Germany. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Long-distance rail transport in Germany
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

Deutsche Bahn
National rail
Rennsteigbahn GmbH & Co. KG
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

FlixBus
Intercity coach