About
Known as the German gemstone capital, with shops, cafes, and even supermarkets featuring gemstones. Historically mined for agates, rock crystals, amethysts, and smoky quartz.
Why go
- Feels like disneyland for crystal fans
- The water that genuinely glows blue after dark
Must try
- Visit the felsenkirche built into the rocks
- Visit the gemstone museum
- See historical cutting and polishing machines
Pro tips
- Start from the train station and walk through the old town
- Hike up to the castle ruin
- Walk back down through the forest
Good to know
- Check if the rock church is open beforehand
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