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1 The Bismarck Tower in Burg 2 Schlossberghof herb farm in Burg 3 Dissen/Dêsno 4 Ports in Burg 5 Heimatstube Burg (Spreewald) 6 Spreewald Therme - the brine bath 7 Calauer Witzerundweg nature trail The 27m­high lookout tower on the fabled Schloss­ Experience nature with all your senses in the “Dissen would just be a normal village if it weren’t At one time rivers served as roads in Burg, The Heimatstube Burg is a small but impressive museum surrounded by nature Calau is the birthplace of the “Kalauer” or “pun”, berg, a pre­ and protohistoric rampart, was built in Schlossberghof herb farm. Here, you can see real for the many stork nests, the beautiful half­ and wooden boats were the main means of housed in a thatched log cabin typical of the Spreewald. Here the focus is firmly on relaxation: A cosy as in the 19th century the shoemakers who worked 1915–17. It offers a wide view of the Spreewald land­ Spreewald herbs and crops at every stage of their life, timbered church and the marvellous local­history transport. Today, a boat trip is a must for every It provides an interesting insight into Burg, its history atmosphere, modern ambience, warmth and here used to churn out jokes and delight in the am­ scape, and as Burg’s landmark is a popular excursion from cultivation in the herb garden through to their museum ...”, wrote a journalist once. Dissen in fact visitor. Besides the traditional punt, visitors can opt for all­year and its legends, including church history, traditional tranquillity ensure a relaxing stay at the heart of the UNESCO Spree­ biguity of words. These puns spread far and wide, destination. The unique setting of the Schlossberg, use in special delicacies at the ‘Spreewälder Kräutermanufaktur’ has other interesting sights, including Stary Lud – a themed boat trips that allow them to gain individual impressions crafts, and Sorbian/Wendish customs and costumes. Another wald Biosphere Reserve. The Spreewald Therme is a brine­thermal not least thanks to Ernst Dohm, who published them which is surrounded by enchanting natural scenery, is the scene for herb studio. Stop by the information centre to discover interesting Slavic Middle Ages settlement, the Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of the Spreewald – including on the sensory barge, a moonlight permanent exhibition tells the story of the Spreewald narrow­gauge bath complex as could only be found in the Spreewald. With its uni­ in his satirical magazine “Kladderadatsch”. As a re­ exceptional events such as the “Spreewald Night of Fables” and facts about the Spreewald Biosphere Reserve or visit the ‘Nature Garden, and the rehabilitated Spree flood­plain, which can also boat trip, an exciting murder­mystery boat trip, and a fireside or railway. At the traditional Heimatstube Festival in September, tradi­ que architecture, the complex easily blends into the landscape. The sult, the term “Kalauer” established itself in the German langua­ the ”Night of the Pumpkin Ghosts”, with impressive lighting and Experience Clock’ to test all your senses. There are also regular, be explored on guided bike tours. mulled­wine boat trip in the winter. The starting points for the tion and history are brought to life in the Dreiseitenhof next to the valuable thermal brine arises from a depth of 1,350 meters directly ge as the word for “pun” and remains in use today. The Calauer pyrotechnical effects. (Apr.­Oct. daily 10 am to 6 pm) scheduled visits to a typical Spreewald farmhouse, known as the trips are the numerous ports and boathouses in Burg. port. Open: Easter­Oct.: Wed­Sun 1 pm to 5 pm; Nov­Mar: Wed­Fri beneath it in Burg. The thermal, spa, sauna and fitness offers are all Schusterjungen (Calau Cobbler Boys) invite you to explore the ‘Annemarie Schulz House’, which was built in 1726. noon to 4 pm. authentically and unmistakably connected to the Spreewald. town and follow in the footsteps of the former shoemakers. [E4] Bismarckturm Burg (Spreewald) [E4] Schlossberghof [F4] Heimatmuseum Dissen [E4] Touristinformation im Haus des Gastes [E4] Heimatstube Burg (Spreewald) [E4] Spreewald Therme [D5] Calauer Info-Punkt Byhleguhrer Straße, 03096 Burg (Spreewald) Byhleguhrer Straße 17, 03096 Burg (Spreewald) OT Dissen, Hauptstr. 32, 03096 Dissen-Striesow Am Hafen 6, 03096 Burg (Spreewald) Am Hafen 1, 03096 Burg (Spreewald) Ringchaussee 152, 03096 Burg (Spreewald) Cottbuser Str. 32, 03205 Calau Tel.: +49 171 4112556, BurgimSpreewald.de Spreewälder Kräutermanufaktur Tel.: +49 35603 660 Tel.: +49 35606 256, dissen-striesow.de Tel.: +49 35603 750160, BurgimSpreewald.de Tel.: +49 35603 75729, BurgimSpreewald.de Tel.: +49 35603 18850, spreewald-therme.de Tel.: +49 3541 89580, calau.de 8 Altmarkt with the Pharmacy Museum 9 Cottbus Memorial Prison 10 Mill Island and the Brandenburg State 11 Branitz Park and Castle 12 Staatstheater Cottbus 13 Town walls with the Spremberg Tower 14 Cottbus Zoo Once the main market place and originally sur­ The Centre for Human Rights Cottbus runs the Museum of Modern Art In the 19th century, Prince Hermann von 20th century art­nouveau at its finest. Over 2,000 The towers, gates and guard houses mark out the More than 1,200 animals of 170 different species rounded with half­timbered houses, the Altmarkt memorial prison, which was formerly the largest Beneath the Schlossberg, the construction of Pückler­Muskau (1785­1871) created lamps burn in “Europe’s most beautiful art­ layout of the old town. The Münz and Spremberg and genera live in the magnificent parkland on the today is an impressive ensemble of Saxon­baroque and most notorious political prison in East Germany. an artificial moat resulted in the creation of an a landscape park in the English style nouveau theatre”, built in 1908 on Schillerplatz, towers stand at each end of the 1,200­m­long section Spree river. Elephants, tigers, leopards, lynx, coatis, town houses and 18th­/19th­century traditional The exhibition entitled “Checked clouds: Political island, which still bears the name of Mühlen­ in Branitz. The lake pyramid, called the Tumulus, is the prince’s giving it a very special flair. Guided tours and of the old fortifications. The Spremberg Tower, the city’s various monkeys, zebras, antelopes, ostriches, eaved buildings. The Pharmacy Museum, housed imprisonment in the Cottbus prison 1933 – 1989” insel (Mill Island) today. In 1902/03, the first power station in burial place. The late baroque castle, with its partially­original the staged operas, ballets, dramas and concerts allow visitors to landmark, was built in the 13th century and together tapirs and a wealth of wading birds and waterfowl in the 400­year­old Löwenapotheke, features pharmacy fittings shows typical examples of political injustice from the time of Cottbus was built on the site of the Stadtmühle, which burnt interiors offers a largely authentic impression of princely life. The experience its fabulous atmosphere and admire the jewel that the with the bastion and gatehouse forms the southern gate. The pin­ can all be seen here. Also included is a large domestic­animal from the 19th and 20th centuries, herb and poison chambers the Nazi reign of terror and the Communist dictatorship period, down in 1882. In 1927/28, the diesel power plant was built as a restored salons rank among the finest examples of aristocratic citizens of Cottbus created at the heart of their city more than nacle crown was added in 1823­25 according to plans by Schinkel. area with a petting zoo and several playgrounds. The park and medicine cellars. including reconstructed cells from different decades. second power source. interior decoration. 100 years ago. The Spremberg Tower is 31 metres high and is open to visitors. railway has a stop right at the zoo. [F4] Brandenburgisches Apothekenmuseum [F4] Gedenkstätte Zuchthaus Cottbus [F4] Brandenburgisches Landesmuseum für moderne Kunst [F5] Stiftung Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz [F4] Staatstheater Cottbus [F4] Spremberger Turm [F5] Tierpark Cottbus Altmarkt 24, 03046 Cottbus, Tel.: +49 355 23997 Bautzener Str. 140, 03050 Cottbus Am Amtsteich 15, 03046 Cottbus Robinienweg 5, 03042 Cottbus Schillerplatz 1, 03046 Cottbus Spremberger Str., 03046 Cottbus Kiekebuscher Str. 5, 03042 Cottbus brandenburgisches-apothekenmuseum.de Tel.: +49 355 2901330, menschenrechtszentrum-cottbus.de Tel.: +49 355 49494040, museum-dkw.de Tel.: +49 355 75150, pueckler-museum.de Tel.: +49 355 7824, staatstheater-cottbus.de Tel.: +49 355 49458649, turmverein-cottbus.de Tel.: +49 355 35553060, zoo-cottbus.de 15 Historical centre of Luckau 16 Fürstlich Drehna Castle and Park 17 Lübbener Hain and the LiUBA Stone 18 Lübben Castle Museum 19 Paul Gerhardt Church Lübben 20 Schlossinsel Lübben 21 SpreeLagune Lübben Luckau, first mentioned in 1276, was from 1492 one Fürstlich Drehna is first mentioned in docu­ This natural residual lowland forest in the town The unusual mix of a mediaeval defence tower, The steeple of the late Gothic hall church has welcomed Situated in the heart of the town, the island Located between the Hauptspree and of the capitals of the Lower Lusatia. The city impresses ments dating from 1477. Fürstlich Drehna is a centre is particularly impressive with its rare an imposing heraldic hall and a renaissance visitors to the town for centuries, and its namesake is beautifully combines trees, nature and culture. the cycling and hiking trails on the Spree­ with its lovingly­restored old town and spacious gardens moated castle, and was originally a mediaeval vegetation and its around 220 oak trees up to castle give some indication as to the eventful found in ecclesiastical and secular songbooks worldwide. Imaginative hiking trails and adventure areas damm, the SpreeLagune with its canoe resting place, bathing area, and parks created for the 2000 State Horticultural Show. fortress that after 1560 was expanded into the 30 metres in height.

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