Bockau is a municipality located in the district of Erzgebirgskreis within the Free State of Saxony in Germany. It serves as a local community recognized for its specific agricultural and research activities.
The area is primarily known for the cultivation and research of various herbs. Specifically, Bockau has a long history of growing angelica, a plant whose roots are traditionally used in the production of liqueurs. Because of this centuries-old tradition, the municipality is known locally by the nickname Wurzelbucke.