Tourist Attractions in Cottbus
Cottbus (Sorbian Chosebuz), the political, economic and cultural center of Lower Lusatia and the southeastern gateway to the Spreewald, lies on the banks of the Spree.
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Branitzer Park
Prince Hermann von Pückler-Muskau's tomb is located in the beautifully laid out Branitzer Park.
Bad Muskau, Germany
(Near Cottbus)
In Bad Muskau, 39km/24mi southeast of Cottbus, is a large landscaped park designed by Prince Hermann von Pückler-Muskau. In the Upper Park is a ruined 13th C. church (Gothic) built of undressed stone.
Hours
May 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | |
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
October 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed | 13:00 |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | |
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Bad Muskau - Castle
The Schloss (16th century) was rebuilt between 1863 and 1866 and suffered severe destruction in the Second World War (reconstruction planned).
Hours
May 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | |
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
October 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed | 10:00 |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | ||
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | ||
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Carl Blechen Park
Carl Blechen Park in Cottbus has an open-air theater. Near the bridge are the Münzturm (Mint Tower) and the Tuchmacherbrunnen (Clothworkers' Fountain).
Cosmos Planetarium
The Cosmos Planetarium in Cottbus is the first of its kind in Europe (opened 1974).
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 14:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 19:00 | 14:30 | 11:00 |
| Close |
Elias Park
In the Elias Park in Cottbus is a miniature railroad. Here too there is a zoo, with large numbers of waterfowl.
Fürst Pückler Museum
The Fürst Pückler Museum is an exemplary Baroque building in Cottbus. Inside there are many rare tapestries on display.
Furst Puckler Museum
Schoss Branitz
Kastanienallee 11
D-03042 Cottbus
Germany
Schoss Branitz
Kastanienallee 11
D-03042 Cottbus
Germany
Hours
April 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
November 1 to March 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Kromlau, Germany
(Near Cottbus)
In the village of Kromlau, near Cottbus, lies a large Schlosspark (c. 1850), modeled on Muskau and Branitz, with a Kavaliershaus (lodgings for members of the court) and Schloss (1845).
Peitz, Germany
(Near Cottbus)
Features of interest in Peitz (10km/6mi north of Cottbus) are the old fort, the neo-classical Town Hall (1804) and the ironworks, with the Ironworking Museum. There is lively activity here during the carp-fishing season in autumn.
Spremberger Turm
The Spremberger Turm in Cottbus is a relic of the old town walls. The battlements round the top were added by K. F. Schinkel.
State Art Gallery
The Cottbus State Art Gallery has a collection of contemporary art: photography, painting, graphic art, sculpture.
Upper Church
The Oberkirche, to the east of Cottbus's Altmarkt, is a brick-built hall-church with a Renaissance altar by A. Schultze of Torgau.
Wendish Church
The Wendish Church to the north of the Cottbus Altmarkt was formerly a Franciscan church in which services were held in the Sorbian language for the Sorbian population of the area.
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