Time out between cultural treasures and natural oases
Bautzen impresses
And this is mainly due to its picturesque old town: an imposing ensemble of 14 towers and bastions on a granite plateau high above the River Spree gives the town its unmistakable silhouette. Bautzen undoubtedly has one of the most beautiful old towns in Germany.
Magnificent baroque town houses, small alleyways, restaurants serving traditional Sorbian and Upper Lusatian cuisine and an almost completely preserved medieval town fortification bear witness to the town's eventful 1,000-year history and provide the backdrop for many events.
Thanks to itscentral location in Upper Lusatia , Bautzen is also perfect for excursions in the region!
Just half an hour's drive from Dresden are the Upper Lusatian heath and pond landscape and Bautzen - the city of towers. The sight takes your breath away: fortified bastions and towers rise up into the sky on a granite rock. Below, the River Spree winds its way around the more than 1,000-year-old city complex, as if to emphasize with its glitter what connoisseurs have long known: Bautzen's silhouette is one of the most impressive cityscapes in the whole of Germany. Behind the fortress walls, around 1,000 architectural monuments are waiting to be discovered.
The family vacation is also guaranteed to be an experience thanks to the dinosaur park, climbing garden and lots of other leisure activities in Bautzen and the surrounding area!
The River Spree at the foot of the old town connects Bautzen in the north with the Upper Lusatian heath and pond landscape. This green oasis on the outskirts of the city is one of the most biodiverse regions in Germany. In order to preserve this original and species-rich habitat, most of the area has been declared a UNESCO biosphere reserve. The "House of a Thousand Ponds" visitor and information center welcomes visitors with a multimedia exhibition covering 250 square meters.
Whether on a cultural or active vacation: Bautzen and the Upper Lusatian heath and pond landscape are the perfect place to enjoy, discover, marvel and relax!
Everyone knows it: Bautzen mustard is part of every successful barbecue party. Did you know that it has been around for more than 150 years? Today, it's hard to imagine life without the small grains with the big flavor .
Have you always wanted to try something new? How about mustard ice cream or a mustard cocktail? You can try all of these with us during the Bautz'ner Mustard Weeks a special kind of gourmet festival .
Impressions
Picturesque old town, medieval flair, excursions in unspoiled nature - here you will find inspiration for your next break!
