Discover the melodies of Saxony: bus tour to historical organs!

Discover the melodies of Saxony: bus tour to historical organs!

In Saxony, everything revolves around the very special fascination of the organs. The Leipzig/" Class = "Source_1"> Leipzig Tourismus and Marketing GmbH invites you to a unique bus tour on October 25, 2025 under the title "Fascination organ" a. This event not only promises an impressive journey through the world's sound world, but also deeper insights into the rich musical history of Saxony, which is home to around 2500 organs

The bus tour starts and ends at the famous Thomas Church in Leipzig and leads the participants to three impressive organ locations: the city church of St. Marien in Torgau, the castle church in Torgau and the church in Trossin. Music and historical lovers can immerse themselves in the world of organs with a total of around eight hours.

an unforgettable day

The travel price of 89 euros per person includes comprehensive care, including the bus transfer, the lunch in the “Schmidtalien” restaurant in Dommitzsch, church tours and organ players. In addition, a snack after the participants ensures that the participants are well strengthened while discovering the sound special features of historical instruments. This day not only promises a lot of knowledge, but also enjoyment.

Saxony has established itself as a true treasury of organ art. Famous organ builders, like Gottfried Silbermann, have created significant works here that are still admired today. Particularly noteworthy are the well -preserved historical instruments from the 17th to 19th centuries, which visitors to the tour can get to know better. The region has its origins in late Gothic organ building and is now strongly shaped by the restorations and new buildings of the 20th century.

a cultural heritage

like the wikipedia , Saxony is a significant orgell landscape in Germany that is shaped by the work of large organ builders such as Silbermann, Kreutzbach and Ladegast. The oldest detectable organs from the region even date from the 13th century. Built in important churches, they offer a unique insight into the history and development of the organ building.

The baroque organ building represents the heyday, in which many of today's treasures were created. Gottfried Silbermann built around 50 organs, of which 31 still exist today and are known for their outstanding manual quality. The preservation of this unique cultural heritage is still of great importance today, so that numerous restoration projects were launched.

Together on a journey of discovery

For everyone who is entitled to the sound world of organs and their history, Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH offers a free brochure entitled "Fascination Organ". This not only informs about the organs in the region, but also lists the concert highlights of the year. The brochure is available in the Leipzig tourist information and can also be downloaded online.

A look at interactive cards, as you can find under organ index , also opens up a variety of ways to explore the locations of organs in Saxony. These cards include all the relevant information that organ enthusiasts need to find your way around the journey through this sonorous landscape.

So if you are looking for a special experience, you should not miss the bus tour "fascination organ" and register early to secure a place in this unforgettable sound adventure.