Experience the world of sound: bus tour to Saxony's impressive organs!

Experience the world of sound: bus tour to Saxony's impressive organs!

Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing (LTM) GmbH has announced an exciting bus tour for 2025 under the title “Faszination Organ”. This tour will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025 and will take participants to three important organ locations in the Leipzig region. The first stop will be the town church of St. Marien in Torgau, followed by the castle church in Torgau and the church in Trossin.

The bus tour lasts around eight hours, starting and ending at St. Thomas Church in Leipzig. For a price of 89 euros per person, participants not only receive a comfortable bus transfer, but also an expert travel companion, church tours and organ playing. Lunch in the “Schmidtalien” restaurant in Dommitzsch and a sweet afternoon snack are also included in the price.

Insight into the organ landscape of Saxony

Saxony is one of the most important organ regions in Germany. With over 2,500 organs, of which more than 130 historical instruments from the 17th to 19th centuries have been preserved, the region offers a fascinating look back at the history of organ building. The origins of this organ landscape lie in the late Gothic period, and an independent Saxon tradition emerged in the 17th century. Famous organ builders such as Gottfried Silbermann, Kreutzbach, Ladegast and Schmeisser worked in this region and created numerous organs for posterity. Wikipedia explains that the oldest documented organ in Saxony dates back to 1298, which is located in the St. Peter's Church in Görlitz.

The “Faszination Organ” tour combines musical experiences with handicrafts and regional history. Historic organs, whose structural and sound features are presented during the tour, attract music lovers and those interested in culture alike. A free brochure entitled “Faszination Organ” is available from the Leipzig Tourist Information Center. This brochure provides valuable information about the organs in the region as well as upcoming concert highlights.

Restoration and preservation

An important aspect of the Saxon organ landscape is the continuous restoration and preservation of historical organs. In modern times, there are numerous projects dedicated to the restoration and reconstruction of these valuable musical instruments. Many organs have been carefully restored to preserve their sound quality and structural integrity. The Evangelical Lutheran Regional Church of Saxony and the Dresden University of Music have created online inventories of the organ inventory.

For further information and to register for the bus tour, visit the website www.faszination-orgel.de. This event promises not only to celebrate the beauty of organ music, but also to impressively present the cultural and historical significance of Saxony. The bus tour therefore represents a unique opportunity to gain deeper insights into the fascinating world of organs and at the same time experience the regional treasures.