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The 27m-high lookout tower on the fabled Schloss- berg, a pre- and protohistoric rampart, was built in 1915–17. It offers a wide view of the Spreewald land- scape, and as Burg’s landmark is a popular excursion destination. The unique setting of the Schlossberg, which is surrounded by enchanting natural scenery, is the scene for exceptional events such as the “Spreewald Night of Fables” and the ”Night of the Pumpkin Ghosts”, with impressive lighting and pyrotechnical effects. (Apr.-Oct. daily 10 am to 6 pm) Visitors to the Schlossberghof farm can enjoy nature with all their senses. Here, Spreewald herbs and crops are cultivated in the herb garden and sold in the farm shop. The information centre includes an interactive exhibition on the Spreewald Biosphere Reserve, and you can test all your senses at the freely accessible 'Nature Experience Clock’. It’s also possible to visit the ‘Annemarie Schulz House’, a typical Spreewald farmhouse from 1726. In the immediate vicinity, concerts take place under the green roof of the Weidenburg Arena Salix. “Dissen would just be a normal village if it weren’t for the many stork nests, the beautiful half- timbered church and the marvellous local-history museum ...”, wrote a journalist once. Dissen in fact has other interesting sights, including Stary Lud – a Slavic Middle Ages settlement, the Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Garden, and the rehabilitated Spree flood-plain, which can also be explored on guided bike tours. The Heimatstube Burg is a small but impressive museum housed in a thatched log cabin typical of the Spreewald. It provides an interesting insight into Burg, its history and its legends, including church history, traditional crafts, and Sorbian/Wendish customs and costumes. Another permanent exhibition tells the story of the Spreewald narrow-gauge railway. At the traditional Heimatstube Festival in September, tradi- tion and history are brought to life in the Dreiseitenhof next to the port. Open: Easter-Oct.: Wed-Sun 1 pm to 5 pm; Nov-Mar: Wed-Fri noon to 4 pm. [E4] Schlossberghof Byhleguhrer Straße 17, 03096 Burg (Spreewald) Schlossberghof Burg Tel.: +49 35603 69124 spreewald-biosphaerenreservat.de [E4] Bismarckturm Burg (Spreewald) Byhleguhrer Straße, 03096 Burg (Spreewald) Tel.: +49 171 4112556, BurgimSpreewald.de [F4] Heimatmuseum Dissen OT Dissen, Hauptstr. 32, 03096 Dissen-Striesow Tel.: +49 35606 256, dissen-striesow.de [E4] Spreewald Therme Ringchaussee 152, 03096 Burg (Spreewald) Tel.: +49 35603 18850, spreewald-therme.de [E4] Heimatstube Burg (Spreewald) Am Hafen 1, 03096 Burg (Spreewald) Tel.: +49 35603 75729, BurgimSpreewald.de Despite the various construction projects carried out over the years, several rooms in the Renaissance castle, built in 1540, display original cross vaults.. You can visit the knights’ hall with its exquisite wall paintings and the beautiful Steinway grand piano dating back to 1920. In the coat of arms room, you can learn all about the municipal coat of arms and the spectacular story of how it came into being. Castle tours are available while the Schlossremise tourist information centre is open. Please call the telephone number provided below for more details. [D4] Schloss Vetschau/Spreewald Schlossstr.10, 03226 Vetschau/Spreewald Tel.: +49 35433 777 55, tourismus.vetschau.de [D5] Calauer Info-Punkt Cottbuser Str. 32, 03205 Calau Tel.: +49 3541 89580, calau.de 1 The Bismarck Tower in Burg 2 Schlossberghof herb farm in Burg 3 Dissen/Dêsno 4 Heimatstube Burg (Spreewald) Once the main market place and originally sur- rounded with half-timbered houses, the Altmarkt today is an impressive ensemble of Saxon-baroque town houses and 18th-/19th-century traditional eaved buildings. The Pharmacy Museum, housed in the 400-year-old Löwenapotheke, features pharmacy fittings from the 19th and 20th centuries, herb and poison chambers and medicine cellars. [F4] Brandenburgisches Apothekenmuseum Altmarkt 24, 03046 Cottbus, Tel.: +49 355 23997 brandenburgisches-apothekenmuseum.de 8 Altmarkt with the Pharmacy Museum The unusual mix of a mediaeval defence tower, an imposing heraldic hall and a renaissance castle give some indication as to the eventful history of the complex. Inside, the old royal seat comes back to life thanks to modern technology. Seeing, listening, touching and participating are all encouraged here. Visitors hear their ancestors speak and listen to choral music, while the castle’s treasures lie at their feet. This natural residual lowland forest in the town centre is particularly impressive with its rare vegetation and its around 220 oak trees up to 30 metres in height. It links Lübben’s different neighbourhoods, and with its winding paths and beautiful spots is an ideal place in which to stroll and linger. The LiUBA Stone marks the spot of a Slavic place of worship. At one time the Wends worshipped the love goddess LiUBA here beneath the sacred oak by praying and making sacrifices to her. The steeple of the late Gothic hall church has welcomed visitors to the town for centuries, and its namesake is found in ecclesiastical and secular songbooks worldwide. It has a lavish interior, with leaded windows by well- known contemporaries of Gerhardt that incorporate hymn verses. Because of this, the church is known internationally as the “Lied Church”. Visitors who climb the tower with the tower keeper will learn more about the church and enjoy a fantastic view. Visitors travel along the Paul Gerhardt Weg all the way from Berlin to see the Paul Gerhardt Church and the Paul Gerhardt Centre. Situated in the heart of the town, the island beautifully combines trees, nature and culture. Imaginative hiking trails and adventure areas such as a labyrinth, sound garden, climbing pyramid and lawn terraces invite visitors to stroll and linger. For events such as the Lübben Punt Nights or the Island Music Summer, the Schlossinsel provides the perfect natural setting for open-air music, dance, theatre and artistry. With its idyllic yet central location between Hauptspree and the cycling and hiking paths on the Spreedamm, the SpreeLagune is the ideal place for active people to take a rest either on or beside the water – whether relaxing with a view of the water, making a short 'pit stop' at the restrooms or enjoying a playful break on the climbing net bridge. By crossing Spreewald’s longest, freely accessible wooden bridge, you can reach the Schlossinsel, the tourist infor- mation point and the town centre on foot in just a few minutes. [C4] Schlosshotel Fürstlich Drehna Fürstlich Drehna, Lindenplatz 8, 15926 Luckau Tel.: +49 35324 3030, schloss-drehna.de Fürstlich Drehna is first mentioned in docu- ments dating from 1477. Fürstlich Drehna is a moated castle, and was originally a mediaeval fortress that after 1560 was expanded into the current four-wing building. The park was laid out from 1807 onwards under P.J. Lenne. Expanded in 1877, in 1984 it was partially destroyed by lignite opencast mining. Today, old and new have been successfully merged to create a horticul- tural show-piece. [C3] Spreewald-Service Lübben Ernst-von-Houwald-Damm 15, 15907 Lübben (Spreewald) Tel.: +49 3546 3090, luebben.de [C3] Museum Schloss Lübben Ernst-von-Houwald-Damm 14 15907 Lübben (Spreewald) Tel.: +49 3546 187478, museum-luebben.de [C3] Paul-Gerhardt-Kirche Lübben Am Markt, 15907 Lübben (Spreewald) Tel.: +49 3546 3122, paul-gerhardt-luebben.de [C3] Schlossinsel Lübben Ernst-von-Houwald-Damm 15, 15907 Lübben (Spreewald) Tel.: +49 3546 3090, luebben.de [C3] SpreeLagune Lübben (for cars via car park Am Burglehn) Ernst-von-Houwald-Damm 15, 15907 Lübben (Spreewald) Tel.: +49 3546 3090, luebben.de 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 The water playground with rafts, canals, excava- tors and a waterfall is a magnet for children. They can be a pirate or, like Archimedes, pump water using a screw, operate locks, or simply splash around to their heart’s content – a true paradise for water lovers. Parents and grandparents can admire the artworks made of mud while relaxing on the greenery of the Schlossinsel. [D3] Wasserspielplatz Lübben Ernst-von-Houwald-Damm 15, 15907 Lübben (Spreewald) Tel.: +49 3546 3090, luebben.de 22 Lübben Water Playground In Brandenburg’s oldest open-air mu- seum you can find out about life in the Spreewald in the 19th century. Museum staff greet guests in typical Spreewald costumes and guide them around four historic farms from different regions of the Spreewald. Visitors can take a look inside originally decorated farmhouses, see a family bed that really was big enough for an entire family, learn fascinating details about historic crafts, or call in at the oldest punt-maker in the Spreewald In the hands-on areas in the open-air museum, the entire family can try their hand at old-fashioned chores that used to be part of everyday life, including washing sheets at the washbasin using soap and a washboard. In the cowshed, town and city children can have a go at milking, or walking in wooden clogs. Skipping- ropes and stilts were popular 100 years ago, and the hay-bed is the perfect place for a lie-down. Opening times: daily 10 am to 6 pm (April to September), 10 am to 5 pm (October) [D3] Museum des Landkreises Oberspreewald-Lausitz, Freilandmuseum Lehde OT Lehde, An der Giglitza 1a, 03222 Lübbenau/Spreewald Tel.: +49 3573 8702440, museums-entdecker.de 28 Lehde Open-Air Museum – welcome to the 19th century! 39 Schlossensemble Vetschau/Spreewald [D4] Förderverein Wendische Kirche e.V. Kirchplatz 1, 03226 Vetschau/Spreewald Tel.: + 49 35433 39 27, kirche-vetschau.de Discover this building, one-of-a-kind in Germany, and learn about its special history. The modest Wendish village church stands wall-to-wall with the more ornate late Baroque town church. The two churches share a common tower and vestry. On the German European Heritage Day, the Wendish church holds a service in Wendish (lower Sorbian) and festive concerts. Following extensive restoration work, the German church is once again in regular use. 40 Wendish-German double church The present day Kanow Mill [Kanow-Mühle] was bought at auction by Christian Kahnow from ‘Nowa Niwa/Neu Zauche’ (formerly Kanno Mill) in 1815. The mill evolved from the 13th-century ‘Wushack Mill’, which lay in the Wendish village Zagorica (the settlement behind the hill). The original water mill is still in operation today and can be visited during opening hours. This is also where the finest and tastiest linseed oil is pressed and sold on the farm. [B3] Kanow-Mühle Sagritz Kanow-Mühle 1, 15938 Golßen Tel.: +49 35452 507, kanow-muehle.de 35 Kanow Mill, Sagritz Here, wide corridors with green meadows are interspersed with dense deciduous and pine forests. The idyllic lakes are ideal for bathing and relaxing. Accommodation is available in small guest houses, apartments and camp sites. Visitors can enjoy the local cuisine and have the locals tell them about the history of their towns and villages. What makes the Märkische Heide and its small villages so popular are the peace and tranquillity they offer, and the friendliness of the local inhabitants who love their region dearly. [D2] Touristinformation Märkische Heide OT Groß Leuthen, Schlossstr. 13 a, 15913 Märkische Heide Tel.: +49 35471 85113, maerkische-heide.de 29 Märkische Heide in the lower Spreewald The Schinkel Church in Straupitz is a masterpiece of neoclassical architecture designed by Prussian architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel. Modelled after an Ancient Roman basilica, the church was con- structed between 1828 and 1932 and is still to this day considered one of the cultural highlights of the Spreewald region. The church is open to visitors from May to October (weekdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.). The Peitz ponds are home to the ironworks and fishery museum, as well an exhibition of min- erals and fossils. The furnace halls are unique, as is the 19th-century foundry, which is still functioning in part today. Spanning over 200 m², the fishery museum houses a pond diorama, an aquarium, and exhibits from Peitz’s long-standing traditions of pond farming and carp breeding. Traditional ‘Klemmkuchen’ baking is especially popular with visitors, as are the demonstrations of pewter working. [E3] Pfarramt der Ev. Kirchengemeinde Straupitz Kirchstr. 5, 15913 Straupitz/Spreewald Tel.: +49 35475 496, schinkelkirche-straupitz.de [F3] Eisenhütten- und Fischereimuseum Peitz Hüttenwerk 1, 03185 Peitz Tel.: +49 35601 22080, tourismus.peitz.de 30 The Schinkel Church in Straupitz/Spreewald 31 Peitz Ironworks and Fishing Museum – six exhibitions under one roof The impressive fortress tower in the historic old town has walls up to six metres thick and massive barrel vaults. This was the main building in the old castle complex and later the general tower in the fortress of Hans von Küstrin. Today, it is home to a museum featuring the history of the fortress. A multimedia exhibition complete with talking figures and an interactive table reveals how the fortress in Peitz was constructed, while the banqueting hall is used for concerts, weddings and other celebrations. You can even venture up the baroque turrets for spectacular vistas from a height of around 35 metres. [F3] Festungsturm, Festungsweg 2, 03185 Peitz Tel.: +49 35601 31962, tourismus.peitz.de 32 Peitz Fortress Tower – the oldest building in the fishing and fortress town of Peitz Bilingualism and traditional costumes, cus- toms and crafts – here’s where you’ll discover the origins of the home of the Sorbs/Wends. A highlight of the extensive collection of Sorbian/Wendish traditional costumes is the display of Jänschwald’s unique Father Christmas figure, known as the ‘Janšojski Bog’. Village history is brought to life through exhibitions on traditional crafts and agriculture. The ceramics exhibit, ‘Born of fire/We wognju naroźona’, has over 1000 pieces from Lusatia spanning three centuries. [G3] Wendisch-Deutsches Heimatmuseum Jänschwalde Kirchstraße 11, 03197 Jänschwalde Tel.: +49 35607 749928, tourismus.peitz.de 34 Wendish-German Local History Museum in Jänschwalde Teichland Adventure Park boasts 18 varied attractions for all the family. The ‘Tubingbahn’ ride promises plenty of fast-paced excitement as you negotiate 4 tight bends on your race down the valley. And then there are the gigantic statues of the gods, which fascinate visitors in the Slavic temple. Lose yourself in the 2000 m² labyrinth at the foot of the 50 m lookout tower. But the most popular attraction of all has to be the 900 m ‘Sommerrodelbahn’ bobsleigh run.The Erlebnispark celebrated its 10th anniversary at the end of May 2018. The occasion was marked with the launch of a new attraction: a zip line adventure course measuring 450 m long and 8 m high. [F4] Erlebnispark Teichland OT Neuendorf, Zum Erlebnispark 1, 03185 Teichland Tel.: +49 35601 909023, erlebnispark-teichland.de 33 Erlebnispark Teichland: Learn! Explore! Experience! Head on a journey back in time and see the Spree- wald town as it was 150 years ago, when exotic products such as coffee, cocoa and spices were stocked on the shelves of its general stores. Historical shops and craft workshops, ranging from the furrier to the shoe- maker, bring the 19th century back to life. In addition, the Spreewald- bahn narrow-gauge railway is sure to delight technology fans! Take over the driver’s cab of locomotive no 995703 and make yourself comfortable in the second-class compartment dating from 1893. South-east of Berlin is a unique landscape in Cen- tral Europe – the UNESCO Spreewald Biosphere Reserve. The special attraction of the Spreewald lies in its park-like landscape which is criss-crossed by numerous rivers and streams. The Spreewald is a habitat that is rich in flora and fauna. In 1990 it was declared a biosphere reserve, and in 1991 was awarded UNESCO status. In addition to the landscape park spanning over 22 acres, the Lübbenau castle ensemble features historic buildings such as the castle itself, the mews, the orangery, and the chancellery. The estate has belonged to the family of the Count of Lynar since 1621. Boasting 62 rooms, suites, and apartments, as well as the LINARI castle restaurant and ROCCO’S bar, the ensemble is one of the most popular travel destinations for day trippers and holidaymakers looking to combine culture with nature. The Spreewelten baths are an all-round experience. Swim with real Humboldt penguins as they shoot through the water, separated from the guests only by giant panorama glass windows. Or visit the remarkable sauna area to leave your worries behind in a new world somewhere between rustic Spreewald flair and intoxicating sensations. Either way, you’ll want to stay at the Spreewelten baths! Visitors to the region can spend the night in the nearby Spreewelten Hotel, built in the style of a three-sided farmhouse. Exhibitions and Information centre [C3] Lübbenau/Spreewald: Schulstr. 9 [E4] Burg (Spreewald): Schlossberghof, Byhleguhrer Str. 17 [C2] Schlepzig: Dorfstr. 52 spreewald-biosphaerenreservat.de, naturwacht.de [D3] Schloss Lübbenau im Spreewald Schlossbezirk 6, 03222 Lübbenau/Spreewald Tel.: +49 3542 8730, schloss-luebbenau.de [C3] Museum des Landkreises Oberspreewald-Lausitz Spreewald-Museum, Topfmarkt 12, 03222 Lübbenau/ Spreewald, Tel: +49 3573 8702420, museums-entdecker.de [D3] Spreewelten – Pinguinbad, Sauna, Hotel Alte Huttung 13, 03222 Lübbenau/Spreewald Tel.: +49 3542 894160, spreewelten.de SPREEWELTEN PINGUINBAD | SAUNA | HOTEL 23 Spreewald Biosphere Reserve 24 Museum store meets the Spreewaldbahn 25 Lübbenau Castle in the Spreewald 26 Spreewelten – experience and relaxation Theatre, music, leisure – from a historical railway depot to a modern cultural centre! The GLEIS 3 cultural centre in Lübbenau offers both locals and visitors to Spreewald a diverse range of art and culture as well as advisory and educational services. An island of culture just waiting to be discovered – gleis3.org. [D3] GLEIS 3 Kulturzentrum Lübbenau Koordinierungsstelle Güterbahnhofstraße 57, 03222 Lübbenau/Spreewald Tel.: +49 3542 403693, gleis3.org 27 GLEIS 3 Cultural Centre, Lübbenau 20th century art-nouveau at its finest. Over 2,000 lamps burn in “Europe’s most beautiful art- nouveau theatre”, built in 1908 on Schillerplatz, giving it a very special flair. Guided tours and the staged operas, ballets, dramas and concerts allow visitors to experience its fabulous atmosphere and admire the jewel that the citizens of Cottbus created at the heart of their city more than 100 years ago. A former opencast mine is being developed into a wonderful leisure facility on the northern outskirts of the city. Over 26 kilometres, the lake’s shoreline winds through the former mining area. The impressive inlet structure for flooding, the viewing tower in Merzdorf as well as picnic spots and lookout points are already attracting visitors. Some 128 million cubic metres of water will fill the lake by the time it is ready for use. The towers, gates and guard houses mark out the layout of the old town. The Münz and Spremberg towers stand at each end of the 1,200-m-long section of the old fortifications. The Spremberg Tower, the city’s landmark, was built in the 13th century and together with the bastion and gatehouse forms the southern gate. The pin- nacle crown was added in 1823-25 according to plans by Schinkel. The Spremberg Tower is 31 metres high and is open to visitors. More than 1,200 animals of 170 different species and genera live in the magnificent parkland on the Spree river. Elephants, tigers, leopards, lynx, coatis, various monkeys, zebras, antelopes, ostriches, tapirs and a wealth of wading birds and waterfowl can all be seen here. A large domestic animal area, complete with a petting zoo and several playgrounds, is just waiting to be dis- covered. The small park steam train stops directly outside the zoo. The Centre for Human Rights Cottbus runs the memorial prison, which was formerly the largest and most notorious political prison in East Germany. The exhibition entitled “Checked clouds: Political imprisonment in the Cottbus prison 1933 – 1989” shows typical examples of political injustice from the time of the Nazi reign of terror and the Communist dictatorship period, including reconstructed cells from different decades. Beneath the Schlossberg, the construction of an artificial moat resulted in the creation of an island, which still bears the name of Mühlen- insel (Mill Island) today. In 1902/03, the first power station in Cottbus was built on the site of the Stadtmühle, which burnt down in 1882. In 1927/28, the diesel power plant was built as a second power source. [F4] Gedenkstätte Zuchthaus Cottbus Bautzener Str. 140, 03050 Cottbus Tel.: +49 355 2901330, menschenrechtszentrum-cottbus.de [F4] Brandenburgisches Landesmuseum für moderne Kunst Am Amtsteich 15, 03046 Cottbus Tel.: +49 355 49494040, blmk.de [G4] CottbusService/Stadthalle Cottbus Berliner Platz 6, 03046 Cottbus Tel.: +49 355 75420, cottbus-tourismus.de [F4] Staatstheater Cottbus Schillerplatz 1, 03046 Cottbus Tel.: +49 355 7824242, staatstheater-cottbus.de [F4] Spremberger Turm Spremberger Str., 03046 Cottbus Tel.: +49 355 49458649, sprembergerturm.de [F5] Tierpark Cottbus Kiekebuscher Str. 5, 03042 Cottbus Tel.: +49 355 3555360, zoo-cottbus.de 9 Cottbus Memorial Prison 10 Mill Island and the Brandenburg State Museum of Modern Art 11 The Cottbuser Ostsee Lake is being developed 12 Staatstheater Cottbus 13 Town walls with the Spremberg Tower 14 Cottbus Zoo From 1492 onwards, Luckau was one of the capitals of Lower Lusatia. The city impresses with its lovingly- restored old town and spacious gardens and parks created for the 2000 State Horticultural Show. The historical centre is fully surrounded by the 1,800-metre long moat and the almost fully intact city wall. The George Chapel, the neoclassical town hall, buildings with magni- ficent renaissance gables, and the Nikolai Church all bear witness to the city’s eventful history documented in the Niederlausitz Museum. [B4] Tourismusverband Niederlausitzer Land e.V. Luckau Nonnengasse 1/Kulturkirche, 15926 Luckau Tel.: +49 03544 1299710 oder 14 , luckau.de 15 Historical centre of Luckau With Tropical Islands the dream of a tropical island in the middle of Europe has come true. The world’s largest self-supporting hall covers an area of 66,000 square metres and is a unique holiday world – just 60 kilometres from Berlin. Spanning a huge area of 35,000 m 2 , the spectacular outdoor area AMAZONIA at the Tropical Islands resort is open all year round. Boasting several pools, extensive sports fields and spaces to relax, there are lots of water attractions and recreational areas the whole family can enjoy. Join us on a fantastic journey to AMAZONIA! 36 Tropical Islands [B2] Tropical Island Management GmbH Tropical-Islands-Allee 1, 15910 Krausnick Tel.: +49 35477 605050, tropical-islands.de [D4] Slawenburg Raddusch – Archäologie in der Niederlausitz OT Raddusch, Zur Slawenburg 1, 03226 Vetschau/Spreewald Tel.: +49 35433 59220, slawenburg-raddusch.de The Raddusch Slavic Fort is a replica 9th/10th- century early-mediaeval fortress belonging to the Slavic Lusizi tribe. Externally a faithful archaeological reconstruc- tion, inside it houses a fascinating exhibition on thousands of years of Lower Lusatian history. Finds from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages are presented in a modern way. Special exhibitions, a large outside area with playgrounds and a ‘time platform’, and a castle-shop mean that there is something for everyone. 38 Raddusch Slavic Fort – archaeology in the Lower Lusatia A tour of the Farm Museum in Schlepzig takes visitors on a trip to the past. The farmstead from 1818 vividly depicts rural life: The authentically furnished residence with farm house, the barns with agricultural tools and the collection of tractors, as well as the herb garden and baker's oven give visitors a feeling of well-being which makes them want to linger. The entire ensemble covers some 5,000 m 2 and includes an old lime tree in the inner yard. [C2] Bauernmuseum mit Agrartechnik Schlepzig (Farm Museum with Agricultural Technology Schlepzig) Dorfstraße 26, 15910 Schlepzig, Tel.: +49 35472 64025 bauernmuseum-schlepzig.de 37 Farm Museum Schlepzig If you climb the 216 steps of the 43-metre high stone viewing tower in the Calauer Schweiz, you will be rewarded with a panoramic view of the nature reserve and the surrounding region. The earlier wooden construction had to be torn down. You can reach this new Calauer Schweiz landmark via an expansive network of bike and hiking trails from Calau and Altdöbern. The Plinsdörfer villages of Gosda, Zwietow and Weißag are situated in the south. The villages are famous for their ‘plinsen’, a kind of pancake made from buckwheat which is still offered in local restaurants. [D5] Calauer Info-Punkt Cottbuser Str. 32, 03205 Calau Tel.: +49 3541 89580, calauer.de 7 Calauer Schweiz viewing tower Here the focus is firmly on relaxation: A cosy atmosphere, modern ambience, warmth and tranquillity ensure a relaxing stay at the heart of the UNESCO Spree- wald Biosphere Reserve. The Spreewald Therme is a brine-thermal bath complex as could only be found in the Spreewald. With its uni- que architecture, the complex easily blends into the landscape. The valuable thermal brine arises from a depth of 1,350 metres directly beneath it in Burg. The thermal, spa, sauna and fitness offers are all authentically and unmistakably connected to the Spreewald. 5 Spreewald Therme – the brine bath surrounded by nature Calau is the birthplace of the “Kalauer” or “pun”, as in the 19th century the shoemakers who worked here used to churn out jokes and delight in the am- biguity of words. These puns spread far and wide, not least thanks to Ernst Dohm, who published them in his satirical magazine “Kladderadatsch”. As a re- sult, the term “Kalauer” established itself in the German langua- ge as the word for “pun” and remains in use today. The Calauer Schusterjungen (Calau Cobbler Boys) invite you to explore the town and follow in the footsteps of the former shoemakers. 6 Calauer Witzerundweg nature trail OFFICE OF THE SPREEWALD TOURIST BOARD Raddusch, Lindenstraße 1, 03226 Vetschau/Spreewald Tel.: +49 35433 72299, spreewald.de, [email protected] Imprint: Publisher: Tourismusverband Spreewald Raddusch, Lindenstraße 1 · 03226 Vetschau/Spreewald spreewald.de, [email protected] A project of GLC Glücksburg Consulting AG, ARELIA-Haus, Albert-Einstein-Ring 5, 22761 Hamburg, glc-group.com Design/map: terra press GmbH · Berlin Photo: TMB-Fotoarchiv/Paul Hahn (Cover) Made possible by the kind support of the Sparkasse Niederlausitz, the Sparkasse Spree-Neiße and the Mittelbrandenburgische Sparkasse twitter.com/_spreewald facebook.com/spreewald.de instagram.com/spreewald.de FSC Logo
