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german_eagle Says: One of the most important buildings and *the* landmark of Bautzen is the so called "Alte Wasserkunst" (old waterworks). Aside the fact that it was part of the fortification system, the water works provided drinking water for the citizens of Bautzen - which is located on a...
Hauptmarkt square and town hall
german_eagle Says: Hauptmarkt (main market) square is the most central, historically important and best place in Bautzen to start your sightseeing tour. The tourist information is right there on the ground floor of the town hall which dominates the square.The town hall was first mentioned in...
german_eagle Says: Since 1619 St. Michael's is the Parish church for about 2,500 Sorbians from 35 villages around Bautzen. I only managed to go in on a day in August 2010 after many years during which the church had always been closed. I read now that it is open on a regular basis in summer,...
german_eagle Says: Wendischer (=Sorbian) Kirchhof (=churchyard) is one of the most picturesque architectural ensembles in Bautzen. The dominant building is the church St. Michael, an evangelic-Lutheran church used by the Sorbian people of Bautzen. See separate tip, please.The other landmark at...
german_eagle Says: Right on the main square of Bautzen, vis-a-vis the town hall, is this cafe located. In summer they have some tables outdoor on the square, perfect for people watching. For smokers: They do have a separate room for you folks!The interior is quite stylish, modern, quite nice...
Altstadtbrauhaus: Altstadtbrauhaus
richiecdisc Says: Ok, I admit it. It was not only an iconic image in my mind that set this trip to Bautzen in motion, it was also my getting a new German beer guide. This one was not relegated to Bavaria and soon my father-in-law was ready to drive me around in search of the best of Saxony's...
Crepes Boulangerie: Crepes anyone?
german_eagle Says: If you're looking for a quick snack inbetween you might consider this place. They have really tasty baguettes with meat, cheese - whatever you wish, many sorts of tarte flambee and a wide selection of crepes. They also offer all kinds of coffee, hot chocolate, tea and...
german_eagle Says: Why not biking/cycling? The region around Bautzen is hilly but not with too much elevation difference. There are plenty of biking trails, one of them leads along the Spree river, from the spring through picturesque villages/small towns via Bautzen and further to Berlin.Bring...
german_eagle Says: Bautzen is right in the centre of the public transportation network "ZVON" which covers the Saxon parts of Lausitz and Lower Silesia. Aside from the train routes between the major towns Bautzen, Görlitz and Zittau most transportation is done by bus. It is a rural regiona,...
german_eagle Says: One product Bautzen is famous for is mustard. The local plant belongs to a big chain now and the recipe seems to be changed slightly (and not in favour IMO). However, it's still a typical souvenir that you might take home.The mustard shop in the old town is open:Mon - Sun 10...
german_eagle Says: The Christmas market in Bautzen is held from Friday before 1st Advent until 4th Advent (Sunday). A market at this time of the year was first mentioned in 1384 when King Vaclav (Wenzel in German) gave the town the privilege to hold a market for meat. This market turned into a...
german_eagle Says: On Easter Sunday the men, dressed in tailcoat and stovepipe hat, in catholic Sorbian villages/towns get their beautifully decorated horses and ride from their town to the neighbouring one to spread the message of Jesus Christ's resurrection. Tradition is that the men of the...
german_eagle Says: Schloss Gaußig is one of the largest and best preserved mansions in the region. It was home of the wealthiest family in the Upper Lausitz, Grafen von Schall-Riaucour. The present building goes back to the construction works around the year 1700. In 1750 the property was...
german_eagle Says: The Bishop Benno house is a former manor in lovely rural setting in the village Schmochtitz, about 6 km west of Bautzen. A beautiful Baroque manor with large park was built by August von Schönberg in the early 18th century but, alas, this beauty was destroyed in WWII.In 1926...
german_eagle Says: In the Holy Year 2000 a monument was erected a few miles west of Bautzen at a crossroad on a hill, initiated by the Catholic Sorbs to express their Christian faith. The large granite stone symbolises Jesus Christ who is root of the Christian religion. The smaller stones...
german_eagle Says: The courthouse together with the former prison, now Memorial site (see General Tip), form an impressive complex. The courthouse has a much nicer appearance, of course, is - so to speak - the front of the whole complex, with a beautiful square with flower beds and trees right...
german_eagle Says: The Taucher cemetery was consecrated in 1523. Aside from the nice landscaped grounds it has some special sights. At first there is the church with the same name, built 1598/99 and restored 1662 after damages in the 30-years war. The church is quite simple, bright white...
german_eagle Says: In 1903 the entrepreneur Eduard Weigang, one of the really wealthy guys in Bautzen, built a beautiful house as a gift for his son's wedding. Architect was Prof. Alvin Anger, teacher at the Arts and Crafts College in Dresden. The result was a wonderful villa in Art Nouveau...
german_eagle Says: A trip to Bautzen is incomplete (time permitting) without at least a half-day excursion to the Oberland ("Upland"). The so called "Bautzner Oberland" is part of the larger region "Oberlausitz". It is located south of Bautzen toward the border to the Czech Republic....
german_eagle Says: Not exactly my 'Favourite Thing About Bautzen' but something you should not miss: The Bautzen Memorial, widely known as the former Stasi (East German secret service) prison, commemorates the people who were imprisoned under inhuman conditions in Bautzen during the Nazi era,...
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The most convenient way to get to Bautzen is by train. The town is located on the semi-major train route Dresden - Görlitz - Wroclaw (Poland) [Train connections...
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Located in Upper Lusatia, a short drive from Dresden. Situated along the Spree River, this was a fortified city. It is a unique city, as it was considered a free city in 1250. The community is...
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