Lubben Attractions
The old town of Lübben (Sorbian Lubin), lies some 50km/30mi southeast of Berlin at the narrowest point in the Spree valley.
The town still preserves its old walls, and contains a castle and a notable church. There are boat trips available through the Spreewald.
The town still preserves its old walls, and contains a castle and a notable church. There are boat trips available through the Spreewald.
Boat Trips
Boat trips through the beautiful Spreewald in Lübben are a popular attraction (departures from the Strandcafé).
Paul-Gerhardt-Kirche
The Paul-Gerhardt-Kirche (originally St Nicholas's Church) in Lübben is a brick-built Late Gothic hall-church with a richly furnished interior. It was the last charge of the famous 17th C. Protestant pastor and hymn-writer Paul Gerhardt, who is buried in the church. There is a monument to him outside the church.
Lübben Schloss
The Schloss in Lübben is in Late Renaissance style. Particularly fine are the east gable and the sandstone doorway on the north side with the arms of the Electorate of Saxony. The Heraldic Hall (Wappensaal) in the tower containing the residential apartments has been restored.
The old Baroque Ständehaus (House of the Estates; now the Municipal Archives) also has the arms of the Electorate of Saxony on the doorways.
The old Baroque Ständehaus (House of the Estates; now the Municipal Archives) also has the arms of the Electorate of Saxony on the doorways.
Town Walls
Lübben still preserves some remains of its old walls - the round Hexenturm (Witches' Tower), the square Trotzer and a wiekhaus (a house built into the wall), with Gothic blind arches and tracery.
