From Sparkling Wines to Spark Plugs

After our final breakfast in Wittichenau, it was time to say goodbye to the family and hit the road again. Our first stop was Schloss Wackerbarth – a place that holds a special role in Saxony’s wine heritage. As Europe’s first adventure vineyard, it blends baroque elegance with modern viticulture and is one of the oldest sparkling wine producers in the region. Nestled in the Radebeul vineyards, it’s as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the palate.

Naturally, we couldn’t resist a bit of shopping and left with a bottle of sparkling joy for later.

Next stop: Zwickau – more precisely, the August Horch Museum. As Sanjay is a car enthusiast, this was a no-brainer. The museum dives deep into the life and work of August Horch, who was not only the founder of Horch, but also of Audi – making him responsible for two iconic German car brands. A fun twist of history: after WWII, Horch didn’t survive, but Audi went on to global fame. And here’s a cool tidbit – the Trabant, the beloved little car of East Germany, shares roots with Audi, making them unlikely cousins in automotive history.

The museum showcases everything from glamorous pre-war models to the quirky and pragmatic vehicles of the GDR era. A total nerd-out stop, and absolutely worth it.

Then it was time to hit the road again—destination: Bayreuth.Read more