Delitzsch, Germany

Delitzsch (German pronunciation: [ˈdeːlɪt͡ʃ] (listen); Slavic: delč or delcz for hill) is a charming town located in the northwestern part of Nordsachsen in Saxony, Germany. With a population of 24,850 inhabitants, it is the largest town in the district of Nordsachsen. Delitzsch is situated 20 km north of Leipzig and 30 km east of Halle (Saale). The town has a rich history dating back to the Neolithic Age, and the first documented mention of Delitzsch dates from 1166. Delitzsch later became the Elector of Saxonys residence in the 17th and 18th centuries. Today, the old town is well preserved, with several plazas, citizens and patrician houses, towers, a baroque castle, and the towns fortifications. Delitzsch and its surrounding area contain water areas, hiking and cycling networks, and nature reserves. The town is located on the north heath and recreation area Goitzsche which extends across the Saxony-Saxony-Anhalt border to Bitterfeld-Wolfen. To the east is the spa town of Bad Düben, which is the starting point for the Düben Heath. Delitzsch is the northernmost town in Saxony due to its location on the border with Saxony-Anhalt. The total size of the urban area is 83.57 square kilometres (32.27 square miles). The adjacent communities are Löbnitz, Schönwölkau, Rackwitz, and Neukyhna clockwise called from the north of town. Delitzsch is twinned with Friedrichshafen, Germany, Monheim am Rhein, Germany, and Ostrów Wielkopolski, Poland. The town council consists of the lord mayor and 30 town councillors. The town has a rich educational system with ten public and three private schools. The most important industries in Delitzsch included the sugar and confectionery industry. Currently, the Delitzscher Chocolate Factory, the EuroMaint Rail GmbH, URSA Insulation, and the Smurfit Kappa Corrugated board plant are the major industrial employers. The town has a well-connected transportation system with national roads B183a and B184 intersecting to the west of the town. Delitzsch has an upper station with two platforms and a lower station with three tracks. Both stations are in the tariff zone 165 of the regional public transport network (Mitteldeutscher Verkehrsverbund). Leipzig/Halle Airport is located 14 miles (23 km) southwest of Delitzsch. Delitzsch is a hidden gem that boasts a rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and mouthwatering local cuisine. Join us as we uncover the many treasures of Delitzsch and reveal why this enchanting destination should be on every traveler’s bucket list.