Heideland

The geographical location of the heathland is characterised by forests and lakes. The landscape is rounded off by rivers such as the Schwarze Elster or Kleine Elster and the Niederlausitzer Landrücken Nature Park. The Spreewald is also nearby and invites you to take a boat trip.

If you are looking for tourist attractions, then you should take a look at Doberlug Castle. It was originally built as a monastery and later converted into a castle. The Finsterwalde town museum also provides insights into times gone by.

Cultural highlights can be found above all at festivals such as the legendary Melt! festival or the "Heimatstark" theatre festival. If you prefer a quieter pace, you can also simply drift through small villages and experience traditional handicrafts.

In terms of culinary specialities, the heathland has a lot to offer: Be sure to try regional specialities such as Quarkkeulchen with apple sauce or gingerbread from Bad Liebenwerda!

Outdoor fans will get their money's worth here: hike across wide fields or explore the Niederlausitzer Landrücken Nature Park by bike - best during the milder seasons of spring to autumn. In winter, you can take to the region's cross-country ski trails or go ice skating.

What to do when it rains? Then a visit to one of the numerous museums such as the Mühlberg Museum of Local History or Doberlug Castle is recommended.

Where is it most beautiful in the heathland? It's hard to say - every place has its own charm. But the wide fields and forests around Finsterwalde are particularly impressive, as is the flair of the historic town centre of Bad Liebenwerda.

This was just a small insight into the beautiful heathland, Elbe-Elster. For more travel tips, we recommend taking a look at our Travel Guide!