Leisnig

Town in Saxony, GermanyLeisnig TownSkyline of Leisnig, Mildenstein Castle to the left Coat of armsLocation of Leisnig within Mittelsachsen district Location of LeisnigLeisnig Location within GermanyShow map of GermanyLeisnig Location within SaxonyShow map of SaxonyCoordinates: 51°10′N 12°55′E / 51.167°N 12.917°E / 51.167; 12.917CountryGermanyStateSaxonyDistrictMittelsachsen Subdivisions40Government • Mayor (2022–29) Carsten GrafArea • Total78.08 km2 (30.15 sq mi)Elevation161 m (528 ft)Population (2024-12-31) • Total8,028 • Density102.8/km2 (266.3/sq mi)Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)Postal codes04703Dialling codes034321Vehicle registrationFGWebsitewww.leisnig.de Leisnig (German pronunciation: [ˈlaɪsnɪç] ⓘ; Upper Sorbian: Lěsnik, pronounced [ˈlʲɪsnʲik]) is a small town in the district of Mittelsachsen, in the free state of Saxony in Germany, 50 kilometers southeast of Leipzig. History A settlement in this location was first mentioned in 1046. The town features Mildenstein Castle which is over 1000 years old. The house Markt 13 shows the coat of arms of the Apian family. Leisnig was Friedrich Olbricht's birthplace. In 19