An unexpected visit to this part of Germany. Why did I visit? Well, there was a concert from a band I’ve known since I was a teenager: Haggard.
From the day I found out about coming to this small town for the concert, I was hesitant. Mainly because I didn’t find any accommodation near the venue, Schloss Trebsen.
However, I thought “YOLO” and booked a hotel in Grimma, 8.5 km away from the concert. Worst case scenario, I’d have to walk after the concert for about two hours.
I was ready to do this. However, after drinking two beers, I decided to ask around just when the concert finished around 11:30 PM. Luckily, I found a kind soul who gave me a ride and saved me from walking two hours at night.
I photographed a bit of Leipzig on the way.
Trebsen
Trebsen is small, quiet, and the castle is the only thing that happens here. But the castle concerts are legendary.
Trebsen Castle is very old. It was built in the 1100s, but there was probably another castle on the same spot for 150 years before that.
Many different owners had the castle over the centuries. Some made it bigger. One important owner in the 1700s added a fourth wing and built an English style park.
After World War II, the castle became property of the state. But no one took care of it for a long time. Later, a group was formed to restore it and teach people about preserving old buildings.
Today, you can get married at the castle, have parties, or eat at the restaurant. The castle also hosts concerts \m/ and medieval markets.
The town of Trebsen is in Saxony, Germany. It has about 4,000 people. The town celebrated its 850th birthday in 2011. The castle is the main attraction, especially for people who like music, medieval things, and fun events.
The concert itself was amazing. I don’t regret any risk taken during this mission 😀
Grimma
The next day, Grimma almost didn’t let me go. The Blablacar cancelled last minute. I had to improvise a second car.
Grimma is called the “Pearl of the Mulde River Valley” and is one of the prettiest towns in Saxony, Germany. It has 800 years of history, including Katharina von Bora (Martin Luther’s wife) who escaped from a nunnery there. Today, Grimma is known for its beautiful old town with 26 historic buildings, a long town wall, churches, museums, and an 80-meter suspension bridge over the Mulde River. It’s a great place for walking, cycling, and enjoying history and nature.
Grimma is the nice big sister to Trebsen. More hotels, more life, and the Mulde River gives it a soul. They have floods every few years… the Mulde doesn’t play nice. That’s why they have those massive doors. The town survived the 2002 and 2013 flood.
In one of the pictures, you can see the water level from 2002. It’s crazy.