Radebeul
Radebeul (Upper Sorbian: Radobyle) is a town (große Kreisstadt) in the Elbe valley in the district of Meißen in Saxony, Germany, a suburb of Dresden. It is well known for its viticulture, a museum dedicated to writer Karl May, and a narrow gauge railway connecting Radebeul with the castle of Moritzburg and the town of Radeburg. The Meißen area, where Radebeul is located, is one of the northeasternmost areas where wine is grown in the 21st century.
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Spitzhaus above the vineyards of Radebeul | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Radebeul within Meißen district | |
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| Coordinates: 51°06′N 13°39′E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Saxony |
| District | Meißen |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2022–29) | Bert Wendsche |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.06 km2 (10.06 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 256 m (840 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 101 m (331 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-31) | |
| • Total | 33,743 |
| • Density | 1,300/km2 (3,400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 01435-01445 |
| Dialling codes | 0351 |
| Vehicle registration | MEI, GRH, RG, RIE |
| Website | www.radebeul.de |
It is sometimes called the "Nice of Saxony" for its pleasant landscape and mild climate.
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