More time with the family

Strolling along the Neisse at , looking at St. Peter's Church from the Old Town Bridge or wandering through the picturesque old town of Görlitz can make a family vacation feel like a Hollywood movie.

The easternmost city in the country combines centuries of architectural styles, diverse cultural and leisure activities and a special flair in a small area. 

Those with a thirst for knowledge and animal lovers should definitely visit the Senckenberg Museum of Natural History or the zoo zoo.

A ride on the vintage train or an excursion to the nearby Lake Berzdorf make for a great break from everyday family life.   

If you are drawn to the countryside, it is best to start your bike tour in Bautzen and follow the quiet village roads and cycle paths past the reservoir into the Upper Lusatian heath and  pond landscape, where there is a diverse flora and fauna to explore.

Young and old explorers can also gain a wealth of knowledge and an insight into the unique natural environment at in the HOUSE OF A THOUSAND PONDS in Wartha. If you need a break from cycling, hop on the forest railway to Bad Muskau or Kromlau and relax on a ride through the countryside. 

Visible from afar, historic Bautzen welcomes its guests with the impressive backdrop of its towers and imposing buildings. With its direct highway and train connections and countless leisure activities, the capital of the Sorbs is the perfect starting point for unforgettable family adventures on foot, by bike, in the countryside or on the Spree. 

Here come dinosaur fansculture enthusiasts, courageous climbers, medieval experts, mustard lovers and adventurers. If you want to combine the beautiful with the useful, Bautzen offers a bike service and rental, travel provisions and souvenirs as well as numerous catering and accommodation options.

Amateur geologists get their money's worth in the Muskau Arch Geopark . The transnational Fürst-Pückler-Park in Bad Muskau is a true work of landscape art. 

The Rhododendron Park in Kromlau also invites you to linger, at least to catch the best view of one of the country's most famous photo motifs: the Rakotz Bridge. 

There is even more geological history to touch near Boxberg in the Nochten boulder park. The variety of shapes, colors and structures of different rocks, plants and landscape elements in this extraordinary park makes a family outing an unforgettable experience.

Along the route, numerous indoor and outdoor pools and lakes promise refreshment, water sports and bathing fun.

In Krauschwitznear Bad Muskau, swimming and splashing around can also be wonderfully combined with wellness offers such as saunas and massages.

Those who prefer more action should make a stopover in Rothenburg/Oberlausitz and switch from bike to boat.

Whether it's a picnic with a view of the lake, cooling off in the reservoir, surfing or a sporty boat tour, the unique natural landscape of Upper Lusatia offers perfect conditions for a vacation on and in the water. water. 

Nights in the tree house, a very special adventure leisure parklaser tag, an alternative children's play park in Neißeaue, archery, a maze crossing a maze, the high ropes course through mountains and valleys by train, boat tours through untouched nature or camping by the lake - there are many adventures awaiting brave adventurers along the twin cycle path between Bautzen and Görlitz.

If the weather prevents a tour through the Upper Lusatian countryside, there are numerous alternative options along the route away from the cycle path.

Those with a thirst for knowledge can spend the day at the  aviation museum or theHOUSE OF A THOUSAND PONDSin Bautzen, learn all about the Sorbs or visit an interactive exhibition about the natural wonders of the region in Görlitz.

If you want to work off some energy, you can scramble through the region's bathing worlds, win at laser tag or put your arms to the test at indoor archery.

Those interested in culture will also enjoy a stopover in Schleife.