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Neu Zauche R E 42 Lübben 34 SE (Spreewald) RV Alt Zauche A T S P 42 REE 42 /Spreewald WA L D 38 OBERSPREEWALD Lübbenau/ Spreewald 42 24 (Spreewald) 32 46 28 / Spreewald TOURISMUSVERBAND OUR SERVICES FOR YOU: Content · Individual advice and free preparation · Sale of event tickets SPREEWALD Be our guest in the Spreewald, where natural beauty, Dream holiday Spreewald 2 The fabled work of a devil 18 North of Oberspreewald 42 of packages for group tours, day excur- · Free Spreewald brochures in culture, traditions, health and regional cuisine meet Magical winter time 4 Tropical Islands 20 Lower Spreewald 44 sions and all travel programmes in the several languages Spreewald targeted customer orientation, high service and Unique nature experience 6 Exploring history 22 Vetschau/Spreewald 46 Raddusch, Lindenstraße 1 deliberate sustainability. Fun activity holidays 8 Burg (Spreewald) 24 Accommodations and Attractions 48 03226 Vetschau/Spreewald · Free accommodation service for holiday- makers throughout the Spreewald „Q“ is the promise. More than 80 companies Glittering watery labyrinth 10 Cottbus 28 Tourist map 52 Tel. +49 35433 72299 FIND OUT MORE: · Arrangement of town and nature tours participate! Source of relaxation 12 Luckau 32 Impressum 55 WWW.SPREEWALD.DE OR OPENING TIMES: and guided tours in German and English Delightfully diverse 14 Lübben (Spreewald) 34 weekdays 8:00 am – 5:00 pm for groups; other languages on request WWW.FACEBOOK.DE/SPREEWALD.DE ServiceQualität Deutschland Cultural heritage 16 Lübbenau/Spreewald 38 QualitätsRegion Spreewald www.spreewald.de 1

Your dream holiday is coming true … Spreewald!

Arrive, dive in, let go and enjoy. Let the green meadows, dense woods and romantic streams of the Spreewald natural paradise south of wash over you and recharge your batteries. The magic of alder islands and the energising effect of healing spring water baths will inspire you to new experiences. So off to the Spreewald and then – motivated by unique impressions – back to everyday life!

Come with us on a journey. Find lots of great holiday deals and INFO packages at www.spreewald.de

Where the forest is reflected in the water ...

Landscape ... Culture ... Tradition ...

www.spreewald.de 3 The fascination of wintertime in the Spreewald

Frosty, white branches along the waterways of the Spreewald form a glittering sea of ice crystals along the way. Snug and warm in your boat, experience a romantic journey through the crystal-clear natural landscape. Once the water freezes, ice-skaters and tobogganers glide gently over the natural ice-rinks.

Christmas Market: Do you know “Spreewald Christmas – two markets, one boat trip”? Spreewald is also worth visiting in winter and After a pleasant stroll through the Christmas market at Großer Hafen in Lübbenau, you can has some surprisingly good deals from Novem- take the boat to the open air museum in Lehde. There the traditional hustle and bustle of ber to March. Take a look at the winter deals on the market gives you a glimpse of what Christmas used to be like in the Spreewald. For the Internet spreewald.de/en/offers INFO further Christmas markets, visit www.spreewald.de.

Where natural authenticity warms you inside ...

Nice and toasty pleasure. The silence rings out and the festive atmosphere Breathe deeply and pick the ice flowers. shines forth.

www.spreewald.de 5 Unique UNESCO biosphere reserve

The kingfisher‘s plumage shines bright blue. One look at it from the water will make you happy! Dragonflies land softly on fragrant water mint blooms. But the beaver too has found his paradise here.

The grass snake which accompanies you beside the water prefers to bite frogs and also sits proudly on many gables of historical Spreewald houses.

Legend of the snake king: Many gable ends on - wald houses bear two crossed snake heads wearing a crown. The symbol exemplifies the close attachment peo- ple of the Spreewald feel to their legends even today. You can find more information on the mythology of the INFO Spreewald at www.spreewald.de.

Pause humbly in the face of nature’s magnificence ...

The Spreewald has 48 types of dragonfly. It is home to the rare kingfisher. The grass snake makes a lasting impression in the legen- dary world.

www.spreewald.de 7 Do you prefer the taste of gherkins or to findyourself?

The paths in the Spreewald region are beautiful and long. Every destination is worth a visit as even the way there will leave an unforgettable impression. Whether on foot through the mea- dows or by bike to the cucumbers. You can find yourself when doing yoga in a magnificent setting and take on renewed energy. You can choose great ways to spend it in the climbing forest or with stand-up paddling.

Discover the uniqueness of nature in the Spreewald along 260 kilometres. The very well constructed Gherkin bicycle path is a circular route leading through the UNESCO biosphere reserve, past picturesque streams, romantic villages and the traditional cucumber fields. www.gurkenradweg.de

On a factory tour of SpreewaldRabe discover how gherkins get INFO from the field into the jars or barrels.

The heart beats faster, the air tastes fresh ...

Yearly Spreewald-Marathon, always in April. Gherkin inlaying company “SpreewaldRabe“ in The bicycle route “Gurkenradweg“ Boblitz (Lübbenau). (www.gurkenradweg.de).

www.spreewald.de 9 A whole world in itself - the Spreewald waterworld!

1.575 km of waterways… a glittering labyrinth in an enchanting, unique landscape. This is the realm waiting to be conquered from many points of entry either through sports activities or in a more leisurely fashion by canoe or kayak. Less sportive but all the more comfortable is an adventure through the waterworld of the Spreewald by traditional punts which used to be the method of transportation when the waterways were the only roads in the Spreewald.

276 kilometres of the water network in the UNESCO Spreewald Biosphere Reserve are used for tourism and can be explored by paddle boat and canoe. Enjoy the cool waters. Experience individual canoe trips. Marvel at the INFO nature.

The streams enchant you like a fairytale ...

Enjoy the cool water. Experience individual punt trips. Marvel the nature.

www.spreewald.de 11 Natural Spreewald products for body and soul

The Spreewald relaxes, soothes and spoils you. Strawberries, cucumbers, algae, oils... natural forces from the Spreewald pamper all your senses.

Nowhere will you find more beautiful oases of well-being than here. From the gift of nature to luxury applications, here you can indulge yourself magnificently all year round.

Enjoy well-being the Spreewald way: cucumber face mask, pumpkin wellness, strawberry massage or a Spree- wald herbal bath in a punt. Literally legendary relaxation! For all information and wellness offers, INFO visit www.spreewald.de.

Natural feel for well-being ...

Spreewelten Bad Spreewald Therme Tropical Islands

www.spreewald.de 13 Delights that offer an explosion of taste - branded products from the Spreewald!

Your taste buds will celebrate this holiday with you. The beauty and power of the Spreewald is con- densed into the delicious regional products.

As golden as linseed oil, as green as cucumber, as red as strawberry. And the yeast pancakes with cinnamon and sugar will take you to the seventh heaven of Spreewald enjoyment.

Quality products from the Spreewald can also be found in selected farm shops, direct from the manufacturers and in the holiday resorts in the Spreewald. You can find more information at www.gutes-spreewald.de/kulinarium.

Gold from the Spreewald: Linseed oil, won from flax seed, is a typical Plinse/Plinsen: The term is borrowed from the Sorbian component of Spreewald cuisine, e.g. with quark cheese. A tablespoon language. The golden-brown egg or yeast pancankes, every morning taken on its own or with a salad is particularly healthy can be found on the menues of all good Spreewald cafés INFO thanks to its Omega 3 fatty acids. and restaurants.

As if nature had scattered gold and precious stones ...

Spreewald gherkin - the traditional local product Jacket potatoes with curd and linseed oil Spreewald golden-brown egg or yeast pancankes with apple sauce.

www.spreewald.de 15 Das kulturelle Erbe des Spreewaldes!

Tradition, custom and modern productions

Beautiful folk costumes, colorful folk festivals, mystical world of fairy tales and legends ... the Sorbian / Wendian culture will fascinate you. Gerc zagrajo,

Walk between the worlds, get to know our Slav roots. Enjoy towzynt ból zažyjo music and art by the „Fließ“, cheer wild riders and dance Polka. Get inspiration from our rich Spreewald culture. The musician starts to play and a thousand pains are healed. (old Sorbian proverb) The Sorbian/Wendish culture was added to the nati- onwide list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2014. This is a compilation of significant Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Federal Republic of Germany and is coordinated by INFO the German UNESCO Commission.

Alternating between two worlds ...

Spreewald concert Lübbenau Wurlawy – Sorbian costumes have been given a new look Fascinating “Spreewälder Sagennacht” in Burg

www.spreewald.de 17 Legendary Spreewald

A special magic lies over this region. When banks of mist lie over dark streams and only the cracking of the trees breaks the silence, the door to another world opens: the Spreewald‘s mythical world.

The “Lutki” dwarves live there as do the merman, lady midday and the snake king. They are mostly well disposed towards people and add a mystical splendour to your Spreewald holiday.

The devil incarnate once hitched two large black oxen to his yoke in order to break open the river Spree bed. But the animals did not obey and pulled to the right and then to the left. The devil lost his patience and retreated to hell shouting in anger. The oxen continued their chase, incessantly ploughing hundreds of furrows, until they too INFO disappeared and left behind...the Spreewald! Spreewald, a devilish masterpiece ...

Water lily – myth symbol. A lucky charm – Gable with snake heads. Lunchtime

www.spreewald.de 19 Tropical Islands - Europe‘s largest tropical holiday resort

In one of the largest freestanding halls in the world extends a unique tropical holiday world with the South Seas, Lagoon, Rainforest and many other attractions. In the spa area, guests can enjoy different saunas and steam baths, as well as a soothing massage or spa treatment.

Also discover Tropical Islands AMAZONIA, that is an open all year outdoor area with pools, Whitewater River and sports fields.

Between the Tropical Islands and the Spreewald- stadt Lübbenau lie just 35 km - easily reachable in INFO a few minutes by highway or by train.

The tropical side of the Spreewald ... Vom Einlegen und der Töpferkunst

Over 600 plant species in the tropical rainforest Europe‘s largest tropical sauna landscape Overnight in the resort

www.spreewald.de 21 See, hear, feel, smell, taste ...

Experience life in former times in the open air. Remarkable dis- coveries, craftsmanship, and even healing skills are all waiting to be admired. Memorable tours give you a little bit of Spreewald history to take home with you.

If you want to uncover the natural flavour of the Spreewald, you should definitely head to the herb gardens in Burg and Dissen.

Slawenburg Raddusch Many visitors are astonished to Why not try a tour or attend one of the many events – discover one of Germany‘s most intriguing archaeological they truly bring the past to life. exhibitions concealed within the walls of the Slavic forti- fication. Take a journey into the past here through Lower INFO ‘s millennia of history. SEHENSWERTES / ERLEBNIS / MUSEEN / ERLEBNIS MUSEEN SEHENSWERTES SEHENSWERTES / ERLEBNIS / MUSEEN / ERLEBNIS MUSEEN SEHENSWERTES Exploring history ...

Peter Franke and the herbage manufacture. Museum of pharmacy in Cottbus. „Stary Lud“ – Museum of slavic Middle Ages.

Slawenburg Raddusch open air museum Lehde www.spreewald.de 23 Burg in Spreewald ... feeling naturally well Are you looking for a place to find peace and draw new strength? Then visit Burg, Germany‘s largest scattered village. Here the Spreewald shows what is probably its oldest, most authentic side. Enjoy the deep green of untouched nature and visit the historical farms. A visit to the pleasantly warm, brine thermal waters in Spreewald‘s hot springs will ensure soothing relaxation. The wintertime in Burg also promises moments of wellbeing.

Relaxation in Spreewald‘s hot springs WORTH SEEING EVENTS WORTH KNOWING CONTACT

• Bismarck tower • Pentecost: • Arrive by car via motorway • Burg Tourist Information Office Travelling by boat in Germany‘s largest • Heimatstube (traditional house) The Spreewald Night of the Myths A13/A15 (Vetschau exit), by Haus des Gastes scattered settlement • Kur- und Sagenpark • July: train via Cottbus station, from Am Hafen 6 • Garden for medicinal and Craftsmen and Farmers‘ Market there you take the Number 47 03096 Burg (Spreewald) Winter impressions from Burg herbal plants in Burg • August: bus to Burg Tel: +49 35603 75016-0 and Dissen - Long night of the arts and • Germany‘s largest scattered www.BurgimSpreewald.de The arms of river • Dissen Local History Museum crafts courts settlement www.facebook.com/BurgimSpreewald • Schau-Handwerkshof - Local history and costume • Several harbours and boat www.instagram.com/BurgimSpreewald • Art room festival of the Office of Burg houses offer punt trips • Barefoot-Park • October: Spree open wide ... • Willow Dome Arena Salix Night of the pumpkin spirits at • Distillery „Burger the Bismarck tower Hofbrennerei“ • November: • Herbal manufactory Health week …naturally November • The Annemarie-Schulz-House

23 Kürbiswochen in Burg (Spreewald) www.spreewald.de 25 ADVENTURE CANOEING Arrive,THE dive GURKENRADWEG in, let go and enjoy. THROUGH THE UNESCO SPREE- Let the (GHERKINgreen meadows, BIKE dense TRAIL) woods – and WALD BIOSPHERE RESERVE romantic260 streams KM OF of PUREthe Spreewald SPREEWALD natural A B C D E F G H I J paradise south of Berlin wash over you and Individual tours recharge your batteries. N 1

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L51 2 Burg-Kauper Schmogrow-Fehrow L501 Burg L513 Adventure Paddling Gherkin bike trail L50 3 L501 Take a 4-day paddle boat tour and discover the The 260 km long route is one of the most beau- unique countryside of Spreewald with all its tiful bike tours in Germany. It leads through L513 Burg-Kolonie different facets, and actively enjoy the peace the untouched meadow landscape along the Spreewald Therme and beauty of Spreewald’s UNESCO biosphere unique labyrinth of streams belonging to the Burg-Dorf reserve. Spree river, including Spreewald’s UNESCO L541 4 biosphere reserve. · 4 nights incl. breakfast in 3-star mid- Dissen-Striesow range hotels or in family-owned bed-and- · 6 nights incl. breakfast in 3-star L51 L511 breakfast in the resort towns of Lübben, mirange hotels or in family-owned Striesow Dissen Lübbenau and the spa town of Burg bed and breakfasts UNESCO-BIOSPHÄRENRESERVAT SPREEWALD L50 5 · 3 x paddle boat rental for the whole day · 5 x luggage transfer to your next L51 L54 (1 x 2-seater paddle boat) accommodation Müschen · 3 x luggage transfer to your next · 1 x gherkin gift L511 accommodation · 1 x “cycling gherkin” lapel pin L51 · 1 x “paddling gherkin” lapel pin 6 · risk coverage certificate of the tour · risk coverage certificate of the tour operator operator

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Extra nights can be booked • All offers subject to availability • You must pay the visitor tax to your local host • All packages include a map of waterways or a cycling trail map to help you navigate during your stay in the Spreewald. www.spreewald.de 27 Cottbus in Spreewald A princely park landscape with water pyramids. A historical market square with baroque houses. A centre with numerous shopping opportunities and international sports. That is Cottbus, the metropolis of the Spreewald region. Immerse yourself in the cultural diversity of a big city. You will be impressed with highlights such as the art nouveau state theatre or the State Museum of Modern Art. From 2018, Germany´s largest mine pit lake - the Cottbus Ostsee - will be flooded and is already inviting to a round trip by bicycle.

Tumulus in the pyramid lake WORTH SEEING EVENTS WORTH KNOWING CONTACT

· Fürst-Pückler-Museum Park · February, March: · Arrive by car via motorway · Cottbus Service and Branitz Castle largest carnival procession in A15 (Cottbus Süd or Cottbus Stadthalle Cottbus Staatstheater Cottbus · Spremberger Turm the new Federal States Nord exit), by train via Cottbus Berliner Platz 6 · Cottbus state theatre · May: main station 03046 Cottbus · Centre of human rights / Garden Festival Park & Castle · Harbours: Branitz Park (gondola Tel. +49 355 7542-0 memorial “penal servitude Branitz from Blumensee) and Spree- [email protected] And Cottbus” · June: hafen Cottbus (Sandower www.cottbus-tourismus.de the senses Brandenburg State Museum Waltz night Bridge) · of Modern Art · August: · With Pückler ticket direct from Our services: · Brandenburg Music & Theatre in Pücklers Park main station to Branitz and back information, maps, literature dance of joy ... Pharmacy Museum · November: through the town centre souvenirs & gifts · Cottbus Animal Park Cottbus Film Festival, Festival · Cottbus museum ticket offers for groups with park railway of the Eastern European Film (1 card, 1 year, 7 museums) city tours · Upper Church and · November/December: Monastery Church in the Christmas market of the middle of downtown thousand stars Garden Festival in Cottbus www.spreewald.de 29 30 Cottbus card museums. HOTELS/GASTHÄUSER, GASTHÖFE, PENSIONEN www.stadtmuseum-cottbus.de Bahnhofstraße 22,03046Cottbus Stadtmuseum Cottbus www.pueckler-museum.de Robinienweg 5,03042Cottbus Park undSchlossBranitz Fürst-Pückler-Museum For more information call (0049) 355-75420orwww.cottbus-tourismus.de The cardis availableatthedifferent museumsorat thetouristinformation, BerlinerPlatz6,03046 Cottbus. www.menschenrechtszentrum-cottbus.de Bautzener Straße 140,03050Cottbus Gedenkstätte ZuchthausCottbus Menschenrechtszentrum und www.museum-dkw.de 03046 Cottbus Uferstraße/Am Amtsteich15, museum fürmoderneKunst Brandenburgisches Landes- Museums waitingforyou! science andtechnique. Art andhistory, apothekenmuseum.de www.brandenburgisches- Altmarkt 24,03046Cottbus Apothekenmuseum Brandenburgisches www.spreewald.de

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1 year 1 1 card 1 Stiftung Fürst-Pückler-Museum Park undSchlossBranitz www.spreewald.de qKczzzz PkgJIzzzb are alsogoingtobethesubjectofanexhibitionin2019. by theBrandenburg writer Theodor Fontane onthepainterCarlBlechen "Masters ofthelandscape. PrincePückler andCarlBlechen". The reflections The newexhibitioninthevisitorcentreonestatetellsabout scenes abouttheblacksmith'strade. on thehistoricalparkforgewithauthenticequipmentandanimatedfilm journey throughtimeintothePrince'sworld. At themoment, thefocusis "In SearchofthePetrified Prince"invitesthewholefamilyonaneventful for special changing exhibitions. The exhibition staging with audio scenes with lavishequipmentforthethoroughbredhorses, todayitoffersspace The stablesisaremarkablebuildingin Tudor style. Formerly usedasstables Pineapple" summercaféalsospoilsitsvisitorswithdelicaciestoday. grown herewereacoveted"giftitem"fromthePrince. And the"Golden House withGoldenPineappleasitscrowningglory. The pineapplefruits garden withtheUpperHouse, BlueHouse, PineappleHouseandDome A walk throughtheparkisawonderfulexperience. Visit thehistoriccastle it nowshinesagaininitsoriginalsplendour. for thePrinceandhiswifeLucieinend. Following extensiverestoration, to commemorate histriptotheOrientandwhichbecameburialplace The park'slandmarkisthe Tumulus. A lake pyramid whichPücklerhadbuilt stylish diningroomandtherestoredsalonsareparticularlyworthseeing. rooms, the library with its valuable book collections, the music hall, the way oflifeandreflectsthePrince'seccentriccharacter. The uniqueOriental The latebaroquecastleconveysanauthenticimpressionoftheprincely tures -that'sthearchitectureofthisthree-dimensional"picturegallery". Lusatian sand, hillsandwatercourses, countlesstreesandshrubssculp transformed the"desertofhisoldestateintoan"oasis". Pyramids inthe over 60yearsold, hecreateditbasedontheEnglishgardenmodel. He This landscapeparkishis"masterpiece". When Pückler(1785-1871)was Muskau's "oasis"inBranitz. ice creamnamedafterhim... discoverthePrinceHermannvonPückler- Landscape gardener, travel writer, socialite, lover, dandy, gourmetwithan garden ismyheart." "Anyone whowantstoknowmehasmygarden, formy www.pueckler-museum.de ·[email protected] Fon: +4935575150·Fax: +493557515230 Schloss undPark Branitz ·Robinienweg503042Cottbus There isachargeforparking. The parkisopenallyearroundandfreeofcharge. can befoundontheInternet. Further informationonadmissionpricesandtimes -

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L71 Kaden Bahnhof Luckau – between garden art and a city wall 1 Abfahrt Duben 96 Kreblitz Situated in the Nature Park of Lower Lusatian Ridge, close to the unique biosphere reserve of the Spreewald, Luckau impresses UNESCO-BIOSPHÄREN- with the spacious garden and park areas created for the State Gardens Show in the year 2000. With its historical walls, charming alleys Duben A 13 L49 RESERVAT SPREEWALD Rüdingsdorf Terpt and hidden vaulted cellars, the old town is an inviting place to stroll and linger awhile. Kümmritz 87 Wierigsdorf Schollen L52 Karche- Freiimfelde Gießmannsdorf Zaacko Bahnhof Renaissance House WORTH SEEING EVENTS WORTH KNOWING CONTACT 2 Pelkwitz Zieckau Alteno Lübbenau Bahnhof Uckro Zöllmersdorf 87 Luckau-Uckro Paserin Cahnsdorf L526 Lübbenau 102 Luckau Dreieck Willmers- Spreewald dorf-Stöbritz Abfahrt Wittmannsdorf Lübbenau L52 A 15 Freesdorf L49 87 Abfahrt 3 Frankendorf Kittlitz Abfahrt Garrenchen Boblitz

L562 Schlabendorf · Historic old city centre with · March: · Arrival by car, · Tourist-Information Luckau Görlsdorf marketplace and completely Luckau illuminated A 10, A 13, Luckau/ Duben exit Nonnengasse 1/Kulturkirche Egsdorf preserved town walls · April: · Arrival by train 15926 Luckau Sielmanns Luckau town park 4 · Cultural church with Lower - Tulip Festival via Luckau- Uckro or Lübben Tel. +49 3544 3050 Naturlandschaft Wanninchen Abfahrt Lusatian Museum - Lower Lusatian Show station then bus connection www.luckau.de Bathow L55 96 NATURPARK NIEDERLAUSITZER · Museum for Humour and Satire · May: · Insider’s tip: Thousands of A 13 Hall church St. Nikolai International Museums Day cranes flock to the Nature LANDRÜCKEN L52 hau · Bergen · Hausmannsturm tower with · June: Experience Centre in Wannin- Bahnhof L561 George Chapel Tower Keeper Festival in chen and Borcheltsbusch in Walddrehna Fürstlich · Napoleon cottage the historic city centre the autumn Drehna L54 · City park and gardens · September: 5 L56 at Schlossberg Potato brunch or Day of open L56 Calau · Indoor play area Monuments · Nature Park of Lower · December: The historic old city centre has been lovingly restored and is comple- Lusatian Ridge - Luckau Advents Calendar with tely surrounded by the 1,800-metre- mulled wine mile INFO long city wall and moat. - Luckau Christmas Market

Schlosshotel Fürstlich Drehna www.spreewald.de 33 Lübben – in the middle of the Spreewald Where the Upper and Lower Spreewald meet, water is the determining element. Therefore, Lübben is a town which caresses its guests and sweeps them up in its flow. Enjoy the perfect day with your family here. Discover the garden of senses, the green labyrinth, the clear Spree lagoon and take a paddling or cycling tour into the heart of the Spreewald.

SpreeLagune natural bathing location WORTH SEEING EVENTS WORTH KNOWING CONTACT

· Castle island with sound · April: · Arrive by car via motorway · Tourist Information Office garden, water playground and Marathon of Spreewald A13 (Freiwalde exit coming from Lübben labyrinth · May: Berlin, Duben exit coming from Ernst-von-Houwald-Damm 15 Punt ride in the Spreewald · SpreeLagune, natural bathing German traditional costume , by train via Lübben 15907 Lübben (Spreewald) spot with bright sandy beach festival just 2019 station (Spreewald) Tel.: +49 3546 3090 and crystal clear water · June · Numerous punt departure www.luebben.de · Castle Lübben Museum Fete de la Musique and boat hire points · Paul-Gerhardt Church and · July: Experience the water! Paul-Gerhardt centre „Lübbener Kahnnacht“- special · Lübben Grove with Liuba Stone event along the streams · August: Fair LebensArt · September: Spreewald Festival · October until March: Concerts & Cabaret in the Wappensaal Hall

Paradise for cyclists www.spreewald.de 35 ADVENTURE CANOEING WhereTHE GURKENRADWEG common celebrations THROUGH THE UNESCO SPREE- A B C D E F G H I J create(GHERKIN a feeling BIKE of TRAIL) togetherness – ... WALD BIOSPHERE RESERVE Whether260 KM company OF PURE events, SPREEWALD special training

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Majoransheide Mauer Padden Virchow Waisenstr. Virchow brücke The day travel deal shows the classic side of The day travel deal tempts you to the Spree- Lubolzer Weg Houwald- Ratsvorwerker Bahnhofstr. Ernst-v.- weg Friedensstr. Lindenstr. Postbautenstr. Brunnen F.-L.-Jahn-Str. Am Deichgraben Milanweg Hubertusweg linden the Spreewald. A relaxing punt tour takes you wald with culinary treats and fresh regional Brunnenstr. Paul-Gerhardt- An der Weg Bussardweg Akazienstr. Weide str. Adlerweg Birkenstr. Drei Habichtweg str. H a u p Friedrich

Birkenweg Str. ts p Sagrodde through the unique natural landscape of the products. The flavours of strawberries, aspara- Kimpernweg Treppend. Dorfstr. re Heideweg Jägerstr. e 4 Schützen-platz Puschkin -Ludwig-Jahn Eschenallee UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. gus, gherkins, etc. are waiting for you.

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Am Burglehn Deichsiedlung HOTELS weg 3-hour punt trip from Lübbenau incl. Kastanienallee Bahnhofstr. Burglehn- Amselweg · · 1 x 3-course themed meal in a hotel Hainmühlenweg str. Cottbuser Str. Am Burglehn Berste Dammstr. Zur REHA a visit of the Spreewald village of Lehde restaurant, depending on season: Drosselweg Dammstr. Finken- Luckauer Str. Treppendorfer Ziegelstr. Klinik Lübbener Str. SchoberwegBreitscheidstr. from the punt (tour duration includes asparagus, strawberries, gherkins or Treppendorfer Str. Eisenbahnstr. Treppendorfer Dorfstr. Gartenstr. 5 1 hour stop in Lehde) MärkischeStr. pumpkin (excl. drinks) Laubenstr. K L M N O P Am Südbahn Steinkirch Lübben

hof · 1 x Spreewald coffee snack 2-hour punt trip from a harbour within L ener · Spreestr. Burg Lübbener Kanal Groß Lubolz 49 Holidays in the Spreewald Hartmannsdorf Feldstr. Dorf 8 str. in a restaurant in Lehde the Spreewald Am Südbahnhof at any time of the year Weinbergstr. Feldstr.

Cottbuser Str. (1 pancake & 1 cup of coffee) Klein Lubolz Schulstr. also available Am 6 Neuhaus · 1 x entry to the Spreewald Museum Frankfurt/Oder An der A 13-Richtung 87 FeuerwacheDorfaue as a gift voucher. Lübbenau Berlin 115 9 Burg 87 Schänken-weg Zum Wendenfürst Dorfaue H Bookable extras: Entry and guided tour of dutch Radensdorf a u p Bookable extras: Entry to the Spreewald Museum ts Lübbenau & guided city tour to the resort town windmill Straupitz (Linseed oil) or of the glass Treppendorf p r e e of Lübbenau canning factory „Spreewaldrabe“ (Gherkins) Steinkirchen Lübben 10 Podekaweg 7 service and booking:

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Lübbenau Overnight stays on request - subject to offer availability- Bookable extra: Guides and some Dresden-Cottbus special offers (entries, excursions, tastings). Visitor tax paid locally. All group rates valid for 15 people and more. www.spreewald.de 37 Lübbenau – Top of Spreewald The town for boat trips and cucumbers. Visit the historical town centre with its dreamy alleyways and charming shops. Taste the famous sour Spreewald gherkins which originate from here. Enjoy a traditional boat trip through the romantic Spreewald waterways and visit Lehde, the most famous village in Spreewald.

WORTH SEEING EVENTS WORTH KNOWING CONTACT Lübbenau –– cucumber town

· Historical centre with · March: Easter Egg Fair · Arrive by car via motorway · Tourist-Information Office Nikolaikirche Spreewald-Museum A13 and A15 (exit at Spreewald Lübbenau e. V., · Spreewald-Museum in the · May: PolkaBeats-Festival motorway junction), by train via Ehm-Welk-Straße 15 Lübbenau Castle historical gatehouse · July: Spreewald- and Lübbenau/ Spreewald 03222 Lübbenau/Spreewald · House for Man & Nature – Marksmen‘s Fair · Numerous punt Tel.: +49 3542 88 70 40 Visitor information centre of the · June/July: Spreewald concerts departure points and ports www.luebbenau-spreewald.com UNESCO biosphere reserve · July/August: Spreewald Light · punt trips possible all year Where Spreewald with interactive Nights round blue veins exhibition · August: Spreewald Light · “Gherkin mile” in Großer · Spreewelten bath Lübbenau Nights & Theatre Hafen with gherkin tasting Lehde: The lagoon village is known beyond the region for its open air mu- and sale with penguin facility and award- · September: Lehde-Fest seum, the oldest in the state of Bran- winning sauna and wellness area · October: Lübbenau Live Music denburg. Special feature: In Lehde get lost in green ... the post is brought and the rubbish Lübbenau Castle ensemble Night · collected by punt. · Spreewald village Lehde · December: - Spreewald Christ Leipe: This traditional fishing village is with the famous open air mas two markets, one boat ride situated on a sand bank surrounded by two Spree tributaries. The Dubkow mill museum - Christmas Magic theater boat belongs to Leipe and is a favourite des- · Pickle company “RABE“ ride INFO tination for an excursion. washing clothes www.spreewald.de 39 A B C D E F G H I

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Groß Liebitz 168 · Straupitz: Dutch windmill, · February/March · Oberspreewald: Arrive by car · Tourist-Information 5 L44 Granary, Schinkelkirche Straupitz: Shrovetide (Tuesday) via motorways A13 and 15, by Schwielochsee Lieberose heath · Neu Zauche: Traditional home, · From May to September train via Calau station (NI) Goyatz, Am Bahnhof 27 Vineyard, Candle factory, Alt Zauche: Pancake day in Hansch- · Lake Schwieloch: Schwieloch 15913 Schwielochsee Alt Zauche-Wußwerk Neogothic brick church kow House every Tuesday(2pm) lake is the largest natural lake Tel. +49 35478 179090 · Alt Zauche: “Hanschkow” · Pentecost in Brandenburg and a paradise · Tourist-Information 6 Straupitz traditional house Goyatz: Whitsun Festival for watersports enthusiasts. Oberspreewald · Lake Schwieloch: Steam · June · Alt Zauche and Neu Zauche: Kirchstraße 11 Museum in Goyatz, Marien- - Straupitz: St. John´s Market Both villages are considered as 15913 Straupitz/Spreewald L51 L50 kirche in Zaue, Leichhardt Trail - Lieberose: Riding Festival insider tips for punt trips. Tel. +49 35475 80977 · International Nature · August They lie directly beside the www.teg-lds.de 7 Byhleguhre-Byhlen Exhibition of the region - Goyatz: Boat Parade alder woods far from the · Tourist-Information Briesensee Peitz Lieberose - Neu Zauche: Traditional horse tourist centres. Am See 2 riding competition 15913 Neu Zauche OT Briesensee Tel. +49 3546 7676 www.spreewaelder-seecamping.de 39 Goyatz on Lake Schwieloch www.spreewald.de 43 A B C D E F G

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L74 Märkisch L74 Buchholz Neuendorf am See Lower Spreewald – pure relaxation 1 96 Halbe Let Mother Nature do her magic and enjoy the interplay of wide farmland with lush green meadows and dense forests on a cycling Bahnhof 179 L42 or hiking tour. Discover peace in a canoe far away from the busy routes. Sample the surprisingly fine variety of treasures from the Halbe Leibsch regional breweries and distilleries. Even a tropical paradise is within your grasp.

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Bahnhof Willow Cathedral WORTH SEEING EVENTS WORTH KNOWING CONTACT Oderin L442 Bahnhof L71 2 Baruth Groß Wasserburg Kuschkow179 Gröditsch L73 L42 Baruth/Mark Märkische Heide 115 Bahnhof Brand (Niederlausitz) Staakow A 13 L711 L421 Groß Leuthen Krausnick Schlepzig 115 Bahnhof Abfahrt 3 Klasdorf-Glashütte Staakow UNESCO-BIOSPHÄREN- L443 Rietzneuendorf L71 RESERVAT SPREEWALD Waldow/Brand Mahlsdorf Bahnhof · Historic grain mill from 1771 · February/March: · Arrival by car via A13 · Tourist-Information Lower L711 Schönwalde 87 in Schlepzig Shrove Tuesday Carnival on (Freiwalde and Staakow exits) Spreewald at the Bauern- L712 Prierow Bahnhof Golßen Schönwalde L42 · Historic farmhouse with Shrove Monday · By train Halbe/Brand, Schön- museum, Dorfstraße 26 Golßen Biebersdorf 115 Freiwalde Spreewald brewery in Schlepzig tractors and equipment · May: walde and Lübben stations 15910 Schlepzig Damsdorf Bahnhof 4 Canoe ferryboat harbour in Glienig Gersdorf Lubolz exhibition in Schlepzig Schlepzig Harbour Festival · Tel. +49 35472 64025 Sellendorf L444 Schenkendorf Abfahrt · Fire Brigade Museum · August: Schlepzig as well as trips from www.unterspreewald.de Hohendorf L711 Reichwalde in Schlepzig - Schlepzig Village Festival with Petkamsberg, Groß Wasser- Falkenhain Sagritz Lübben · Half-timbered church grand boat parade burg and Leibsch on request Schöneiche 115 L44 Schäcksdorf Bahnhof from 1782 in Schlepzig - Spreewälder Gherkin Day L71 Niewitz Lübben · Whisky distillery in Golßen Schlepzig: This romantic Spreewald vil- Kasel-Golzig (Spreewald) lage is more than 1,000 years old and is L712 Nature trail “Beech Grove” & November: L71 L49 · · considered to be the centre of the Lower 5 Drahnsdorf 96 “Willow(s) Path” „Great Fish Catch“ at the Islands Spreewald. It is the ideal starting-point L71 · Wehlaberg lookout tower Pond in Schlepzig for boat rides into the Spreewald. Well- maintained hiking trails around the Hei- Bahnhof Tropical Islands in Krausnick Drahnsdorf 87 · desee lakes between Krausnick and Kö- then along the European Long-Distance Path E10. Canoeists can start their tour from the stream of the Lower Spreewald INFO in the town. Tropical Islands www.spreewald.de 45 LübbenauA B C D E F G L513 L49 Abfahrt Kittlitz Vetschau – Spreewald meets Lusatian Lake District Abfahrt 1 A 15 Boblitz L541 Shoulder to shoulder, two landscapes meet here – the UNESCO biosphere reserve of the Spreewald in the north and the Lusati- Bahnhof Raddusch Naundorf an Lake District with its impressively large lakes originating from the former mining area. Start cycling along the Gherkin Cycle Path L51 Raddusch towards Spreewald or to the Lower Lusatian mining tour at Lake Gräbendorfer. Fleißdorf Stradow UNESCO-BIOSPHÄREN- RESERVAT SPREEWALD Suschow Lake Gräbendorf 2 WORTH SEEING EVENTS WORTH KNOWING CONTACT Bahnhof Göritz Vetschau Märkischheide Abfahrt Bathow L55 Belten Koßwig Vetschau/ Abfahrt L52 Vetschau Spreewald 3 Repten L49 Lobendorf

L54 L525 A 15 · Raddusch Slavic Fort with an · April: · Arrival by car via motorway · Tourist-Information Slawenburg in the Raddusch exhibition of archaeological digs Spring Festival A15 (exit Vetschau) Schlossremise Vetschau Bahnhof Calau Calau district of Vetschau · Wendish-German double · May: · By train via Vetschau and Schlossstraße 10, 4 Tornitz church unique in Germany, two Raddusch Harbour Festival Raddusch station 03226 Vetschau/Spreewald churches share a church tower (every 2nd weekend) · Castle coach house in the Tel. +49 35433 777 55 · City palace and park, · December: castle park with tourist informa- www.tourismus.vetschau.de L52 Gahlen Missen knight’s hall and heraldic room Christmas Market tion and exhibition “Stories L524 L55 open to visitors (1st Advent weekend) of Marriages” · Tourismusverband Spreewald Wüstenhain · White Stork Information · Farm shops are best explored Raddusch, Lindenstraße 1 Laasow Centre with internet storks by bike on the farm shop tours. 03226 Vetschau/Spreewald 5 h · Raddusch - nature canoe ferry This takes you through farms Tel. +49 35433 72299 boat harbour, cycle & hiking and direct marketers in the www.spreewald.de Ogrosen Gräben- trails region dorfer See · Lake Gräbendorfer See · Insider’s tip: natural harbour in the district of Raddusch

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Abfahrt Bronkow Grosser Spreewaldhafen Lübbenau Kauperhof F★★★★★ B3 Christinenhof & Spa, Sport- und Tagungshotel HHHH E3 Waldhotel Eiche HHH Superior A1 Pension „Kräutermühlenhof“ D4

Kauperhof · Fam. Walther, Ringchaussee 34 · 03096 Burg (Spreewald) · Fon: +49 35603 187360 · Mobil: +49 170 1571972 Christinenhof & Spa, Sport- und Tagungshotel · Owner L. Wenke · Hauptstr. 39 · 03185 Waldhotel Eiche GmbH, Burg-Kauper, Eicheweg, 03096 Burg Pension Kräutermühlenhof · Hannelore Motzek · Burg-Dorf · Kurparkstrasse 7 b-c www.kauperhof.de · [email protected] Fon: +49 35601 897229 · www.christinenhof.net · [email protected] (Spreewald) · Tel. +49 (0)35603 67000 · Fax +49 (0)35603 67222 03096 Burg (Spreewald) · Tel.: +49 35603 61442 · Fax: +49 35603 61443 www.waldhotel-eiche.de · [email protected] www.kraeutermuehlenhof.de · [email protected] Relax and enjoy, unwind from everyday events. The Kauperhof is located on the outskirts of Burg Your hide-away retreat in the green Spreewald region – Feel the wind in your hair, take a deep breath, find tranquillity and inspiration, municipality (Spreewald). There are 6 holiday cottages on the farm. These convey spaciousness, enjoy plenty of time for yourself and with your family or friends – that’s how your stay at Christinenhof & Spa should be like. Relax in one of our The Waldhotel Eiche welcomes you in an idyllic secluded location – right Our guest house is a true replica of an Upper Lusatian house, a formerly typical style next to the Hochwald. A hotel for anyone who loves nature and peace. The country house of the Spreewald region. comfort and elegance. The modern architecture in traditional building style with special amenities 6 holiday cottages (HC) max. 35 guests, 43 individually designed hotel rooms and suites, some with balcony or a wide view into 43 room includes breakfast buffet, 1 bottle of Accommodation and Facilities: Fifteen rustic style double rooms and three holiday underlines how unique our facilities are. Standard features in all the cottages include: a fully equipped price per night nature and take your time to enjoy the warmth and stress retrieving atmosphere in our Spa mineral water on day of arrival, entry fee for the hotel offers regional cuisine, a sauna oasis, its own barge moorings and apartments located in a quiet setting (with a shower, WC, flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, fridge direct access to cycle paths and hiking trails. modern kitchen with ceramic hob, dishwasher, microwave, coffee machine, separate living/sleeping 3 Classic HC for 4+1 people each, €145.00 area. With 4 different saunas, indoor and outdoor pool, jacuzzi, panoramic relaxation rooms, Spa area and telephone) Location: located in an idyllic setting right on the edge of Burg’s 2 fitness rooms for your individual training and a wide range of massages and beauty treatments Single room 75,00 € LOCATION: On the outskirts, 8 km away from the centre Kur- und Sagenpark; Burg town’s centre, Spreehafen and the Spreewald thermal baths area, fireplace, private large terrace with barbecue, safe, bathroom with flush walk-in shower and for 2 adults/night, for each additional adult €15.00/night are all within walking distance Gastronomy: Fresh traditional country cuisine, beer hair dryer. Our heated pool, the separate sauna area and garden with fireplace will ensure an excep- 2 Classic HC for 46 people each, €160.00 you will find plenty of possibilities to replenish. To taste the Spreewald region, indulge in the light- Double room standard 94,00 € Hotel/ 61 rooms/ 120 beds Prices p.p./night incl. breakfast (BB) garden; Possibility to book half-board daily, including a two-course evening menu flooded restaurant, the winter garden or on the terrace with our chef’s classical or Double room superior 99,00 € tional experience. Your stay is rounded off by our exclusive bread roll service and for 2 adults/night, for each additional adult €25.00/night Single room (SGL) shower (SHWR)/ bath/ WC €55 - €125 The barn’s celebration hall is available for parties and events for up personalised opportunities for relaxation. We can provide you with our bicycles for a 1 Prestige HC for 6+2 people each, €180.00 modern interpretations of our regions’ products and dishes. Further, Christinenhof & Double room balcony 108,00 € to 150 guests. Double room (DBL) shower (SHWR)/ bath/ WC €35 - €75 fee, on request. So there is nothing standing in the way of a relaxing holiday in the for 2 adults/night, for each additional adult €25.00/night Spa is the perfect starting point for exploring the Spreewald region and its vast of Junior suite 128,00 € Price per person & overnight stay including breakfast Spreewald Biosphere Reserve. natural, relaxing, sportive and cultural highlights by bike or by car. Suite 134,00 € Suite shower (SHWR)/ bath/ WC €55 - €85 Double room €40 - €55 | Single room €70 - €90 | Half-board €18 PhnueRtrgzOXdbiz qaJDMOPQzUWXYnkzdBehzkGOInezq kGKqzgzPUR Kahnfährgenossenschaft Lübbenau & Umgebung e.G., Dammstraße 77a, SPREEWALDRESORT Seinerzeit HHHH F3 Hotel & Restaurant Lindengarten HHH B4 Am Brauhausgraben M7 03222 Lübbenau/Spreewald · Tel.: +49 3542 2225 · Fax: +49 3542 Dirk´s Guided Punt Trips 3604 www.grosser-hafen.de · [email protected] Boat rides 365 days a year! For over 160 years, the large Spreewald port of Lübbenau has been the one location in the Spreewald considered to be the starting point for one of the many adventurous boat rides. Today it offers guests the largest range of daily boat tours. Whether for families or groups. Daily from 9.30 a.m., our boatmen await you for boat rides of varying lengths and routes lasting between 90 or even 510 minutes, until late in the afternoon. The starting times are flexible, depending on the number of passengers, with no fixed departure times. You can use the EXPERIENCE THE SPREEWALD breaks to rest, to visit museums or to do your own exploring. You are also EXPERIENCE THE SPREEWALD welcome to bring your picnic with you. From November to March, we offer unforgettable winter boat rides with glühwein and warm blan- kets. You can find out all about our special, exclusive, costume, group, children's, school class, Spreewald Christmas & Light Night boat rides on Dirk Kleemann, Lehde, An der Dolzke 1, 03222 Lübbenau/Spreewald SPREEWALDRESORT Seinerzeit, MeineZeit Mgt. AG · Hoteldirektor Raymond Fränkel · Dorfstraße 53 · 15910 Schlepzig Anita Krause · Treppendorfer Dorfstr. 15 · 15907 Lübben (Spreewald) Daniel Schmidgunst · Brauhausgasse 4 · 03222 Lübbenau/Spreewald the internet or in the harbourmaster's office. mobile phone: 0049 1522 5997576 Fon: +49 35472 6620 · Fax: +49 35472 473 · www.seinerzeit.de · [email protected] Fon: +49 3546 4172 · Fax: +49 3546 8385 Mobil: +49 173 3906065 Advice/horbourmaster´s office www.spreewald-experience.de · [email protected] The Spreewald's charming landscape is really exceptional in Schlepzig, in the Unterspreewald. You can enjoy a boat trip as a silent observer through the www.spreewald-luebben.de · [email protected] www.am-brauhausgraben.de · [email protected] Venice of Brandenburg here. At night, you will be welcomed by newly built double rooms, maisonette studios, family suites, deluxe suites and SPA suites May-September Cozy guided Punt Trips with an english speaking boatman through the Property: Idyllically situated on the edge of the forest with bicycle hire, Relax in our friendly and modern double rooms with Mediterranean flair! in a modern country house style. The rooms and suites in the main building were newly built in 2016, all others were given a lovely redesign in the past Weekdays: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sat+Sun: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. most beautiful areas around Lübbenau and Lehde. Touroperators and or- beer garden, restaurant with regional cuisine and children's playground. You can relax and unwind in our spacious courtyard with a view of the 2 years. You can expect excellent cuisine and exquisite wines, which will also make your stay a culinary experience, in the "Feine Küche" ganised groups can it require at any time. Individual guests such as coup- Ideal for solo travellers and families. You can relax with us. water. Thanks to our central location in the middle of the old town of November-March restaurant. You can round off the evening in the "Absack-Bar". At the Spreewälder Privatbrauerei 1788 brewery you can enjoy hand les, families and small groups can join the tours at scheduled starting Amenities: Comfortable rooms with SHWR/WC and hair dryer. Lübbenau, tourist attractions are within convenient walking distance. Weekdays: 9.30 a.m. - 3 p.m. first weekend in Nov. and brewed and tapped Spreewälder fresh beer. In addition to rustic brewery cooking, last weekend in March: 9.30 a.m. - 3 p.m. times, which are displayed on my website www.spreewald-experience.de you are also offered guided tours through the brewery master's realm here. Brightly Prices per night for 2 people April und October polished copper dominates the brewery's cosy ambience and the beer gardens "Small & lovely" DBL from € 108 Forrest tour, 5h incl. breaks Double room (DBL) including breakfast (BB) €85 - €99 Holiday rooms Weekdays: 8.30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat+Sun: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. with their impressive dome of willow trees invite you to spend a few relaxing hours "Classic" DBL from € 118 Single room (SGL) including breakfast (BB) €65 - €75 2 double rooms (DBL) SHWR/WC DBL Village tour, 3h incl. break with a view of the Spree. 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Brandenburg’s oldest open-air museum welcomes you to the 19th Century! Freilandmuseum Lehde, Giglitza 1a, 03222 Lübbenau OT Lehde, Tel: +49 (0)3542-871508 Spreewald railway will take you to the museum store at Lübbenau’s Alte Huttung 13 Spreewald Museum! Take a trip 03222 Lübbenau/Spreewald SPREEWELTEN Spreewald-Museum Lübbenau, on the Spreewald railway PINGUINBAD | SAUNA | HOTEL Topfmarkt 12, Tel: +49 (0)3542-2472 www.spreewelten.de www.museums-entdecker.de

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Zugfahrt Pages 25–57: (Spreewald), Spreewald Therme ® 179 SEENLAND ODER-SPREE Gurkenradweg Publisher: GmbH, Peter Becker, www.bilderbecker.de, Michael Schön, FLUGHAFEN Teupitzer TXL BERLIN/TEGEL See Tourismusverband Spreewald Stadt Cottbus, Stiftung Fürst-Pückler-Museum Park und FLUGHAFEN Alt UNESCO-Biosphärenreservat Spreewald Our services for you: SFX BERLIN/SCHÖNEFELD Neuendorfer Schadow Raddusch, Lindenstraße 1 Schloss Branitz, Marlies Kross, CMT Cottbus Congress, Messe Märkisch See Neuendorf Werder/Spree Touristinformation 03226 Vetschau/Spreewald & Touristik GmbH, IHK Cottbus, Gabi Grube, Stadtmarketing- Buchholz am See 87 rebatschT www.spreewald.de und Tourismusverband Cottbus e.V., Gartenfestival Branitz © M • Individual advice and preparation of packages for accommodation, group tours, Dahme Touristinformation Tel. +49 35433 72299 K Hohenbrück Pretschen Florian Bröcker, Peter Becker, Stadt Calau, Wohn- und Bauge- FLÄMING Niewisch i-Marke Leibsch deutschlandweit einheitliches und day excursions and all travel programmes in the Spreewald, free of charge for our sellschaft Calau mbH, Stadt Luckau, Laga Landesgartenschau Köthener See Neu Lübbenau zeitgemäßes Qualitätssiegel für Touristinformationen A project of GLC Glücksburg Consulting AG K K Schuhlen-Wiese Luckau 2000, GmbH, Tourismus-Entwicklungsgesellschaft Köthen 168 (mehr unter www.deutschertourismusverband.de) Baruth ARELIA-Haus · Albert-Einstein-Ring 5 Glashütte guests Lieberose/Oberspreewald mbH, Viola Berg, Tourismus, Kultur 96 Heideseen Gröditsch K Groß Wasserburg 179 22763 Hamburg · www.glc-group.com Zaue Kahnabfahrtstelle & Stadtmarketing Lübben (Spreewald) GmbH, Spreewald-Tou- Schwielochsee Speichrow Tropical Krausnicker M ristinformation Lübbenau e. 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Maier, Tourismusverband Spreewald S Lamsfeld P GmbH, Tourismus-Entwicklungsgesellschaft Lieberose/Ober- H Biebersdorf E Ä D Mühle spreewald mbH, Michael Schön, Stand up Paddling Spree- R 87 Briesener See I E 115 E • Sale of event tickets wald, Dirk Meier, Spreewald Therme GmbH, Tropical Island Freiwalde N H Schönhöhe Wassermühle Freiwalde/ - Golßen Briesensee L44 R Großsee Management GmbH, SPREEWALDVEREIN e.V., Tourismusver- From: November 2018, modifications and errors excepted. SPREEWALDReichwalde Lübben E Lübben S K O Aussichtsturm band Spreewald, Camping- und Heimatverein Lamsfeld e.V., (Spreewald) L44 M L I E B E R • Free Spreewald brochures in several languages All rights reserved including the reproduction of excerpts and M K Neu Zauche M Spreewald-Camping Lübben, RABE Spreewälder Konserven the making of copies. Sagritz Schlossinsel L50 Museum Bhf. Lübben K GmbH & Co. KG Alt Zauche M E 36 Tauer K Autobahn E 55 Straupitz/ Drachhausen Spreewald 168 M A 13 R Krossen 96 L49 E M SE Bahnverbindung + Bahnhof Kreblitz Duben R V L50 K Ragow Lübbenau/ A - Spreewald T Byhleguhre SP Peitz M Informationszentrum des Wentdorf Spreewald- Spreewelten Bad RE 87 Museum/ M E K WA M Biosphärenreservates Spreewald Spreewaldbahn K L D M Schmogrow Fehrow K Leipe Hälter Jänschwalde Bhf. Lübbenau Freilandmuseum 97 87 K Teufels- teich Naturpark-Info des Naturparks Hinden- Lehde M teich berg Neuen- Peitzer Teiche Lübbenau Dreieck Kurort dorfer Niederlausitzer Landrücken K M Falkenberg Spreewald Teich 102 K Burg M Tourismusverband Spreewald Spreewald (Spreewald) Bhf. Teichland Dissen Erlebnispark Informationen zur Internationalen Visitor tax: In the health resort of Burg (Spreewald) and the state-recognized Uckro K Therme Neuendorf M M Luckau Freesdorf Teichland Boblitz K Naturausstellung (I.N.A.) Lieberoser Heide Kittlitz Raddusch M Tourismusverband Spreewald Langen- Bhf. Raddusch grassau N N Werben künftiger 87 A unter www.ina-lieberose.de resorts of Lübben (Spreewald ) and Lübbenau/Spreewald overnight guests are I E T Cottbuser D U M Ostsee 112 Goßmar L E R Vetschau/ Sport- und Freizeitbad Raddusch, Lindenstraße 1 A P A 13 Slawenburg R A Spreewald 168 KIEL N L R Raddusch Bhf. Vetschau Lagune charged a visitor tax. Wanninchen M D A K SCHLESWIG- Gehren R US Weißstorch- 97 HOLSTEIN Ü IT Infozentrum - CK ZE Bathow Cottbus 03226 Vetschau/Spreewald VORPOMMERN E R Vetschau N L49 Per night: M K SCHWERIN HAMBURG Klinger See Bornsdorf L49 BREMEN nach BRANDENBURG Bhf. Cottbus Spree (Lausitz) Burg (Spreewald): € 2 for each person over the age of 18 years NIEDERSACHSEN M A 15 und Polen BERLIN Park & Schloss Branitz Fürstlich Drehna 97 L49 Cottbus- POTSDAM Calau Telephone: +49 35433 72299 HANNOVER Z West Spreewald I MAGDEBURG E Roggosen nach Breslau Lübbenau/Spreewald: € 2 for each person over the age of 18 years NORDRHEIN- Cottbus- WESTFALEN SACHSEN- Fax: +49 35433 72228 ANHALT W Klein Süd 96 H Gaglow SACHSEN C 115 DÜSSELDORF ERFURT DRESDEN E 55 S 169 C A R Gräbendorfer nach Zielona Góra/Polen Lübben (Spreewald): € 2 for each person over the age of 18 years E-Mail: [email protected] L A U E See HESSEN NIEDERLAUSITZ THÜRINGEN 2 Auto-Stunden RHEINLAND WIESBADEN Internet: www.spreewald.de PFALZ Schloss & Orangerie MAINZ A 13 Altdöbern SAARLAND Bronkow Each paying guest receives a guest card which offers numerous discounts in Altdöberner SAARBRÜCKEN -ELSTER-LAND See

STUTTGART BAYERN the leisure sector. LAUSITZER SEENLAND facebook.com/spreewald.de BADEN- 96 WÜRTTEMBERG MÜNCHEN nach Dresden Kindly supported by Sparkasse Niederlausitz, Sparkasse Spree-Neiße and twitter.com/_spreewald 1 Auto-Stunde Mittelbrandenburgische Sparkasse. instagram.com/spreewald.de

HOTELS / GASTHÄUSER, GASTHÖFE, PENSIONEN / FERIENHÄUSER, FERIENWOHNUNGEN PENSIONEN / FERIENHÄUSER, GASTHÖFE, / GASTHÄUSER, HOTELS Wendisch-Deutsche Doppelkirche in Vetschau 0 km 5 km 10 km nach Prag/Tschechien 3 Auto-Stunden 55 © Tourismusverband Spreewald, ein Projekt der GLC Glücksburg Consulting AG – www.spreewald.de; www.glc-group.com FLUGHAFEN www.spreewald.de 53 DRS DRESDEN

Gurkenradweg_Karte_mit Lupe_03_09_15.indd 2 22.07.16 Next to the Spreewald forest Take a break Beach, water, palm trees, 26°C every day and fantastic accommodation

Tropical Islands Resort – A unique tropical holiday resort – offering fun and relaxation all year round! Just off the A13, Staakow exit • Brand Tropical Islands railway station • free shuttle bus • www.tropical-islands.de/en