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Oberlausitz - beloved homeland
image author: Andreas Lange - city-map
The founding of the Sechsstädtebundes (Six-City-Union) in the 14th century, a kind of defence and trade union helped the region to prosper and thrive. The cities Bautzen, Görlitz, Kamenz, Löbau, Zittau and Lauban (today Poland) became unmistakable successful cities.
Bautzen is with its 17 towers and bastions the 'City of Towers'. In Görlitz ca 3500 buildings that are classified as historical monuments from late Gothic and Renaissance, from Baroque, Wilhelminian Style and Art Nouveau form the townscape. In Kamenz finden you will find the birth and working place of the great German poet Gottfried Ephraim Lessing. Löbau is the founding city of the Six-City-Union. The city's landmark is the cast iron tower on the Löbauer Hill. Zittau, the town at the three-country-corner fascinates visitors through imposing Renaissance- and Baroque houses, several fountains from different epochs. Many other towns offer also interesting things.
Many well preserved Umgebinde- houses give the villages a unique charm. During the 16th century a building style arose that combined the Slavic woodblock building style with the half-timbered style. The speciality of the building style is that part of the house, namely the block-parlour, is totally separate from the house. The „Umgebinde“ carries the in half-timbered style built upper floor. During the heydays of home weaving this building style was very helpful, as the vibrations of the looms weren't transmitted to the rest of the house.
Probably the oldest Umgebinde-house, the rider's house is situated in Neusalza-Spremberg. Especially lovely Umgebinde-houses can be found in Obercunnersdorf, Großschönau, Waltersdorf, Jonsdorf, Oppach, Seifhennersdorf, Eibau, Dittelsdorf and Cunewalde.
... diverse holiday landscapes
image author: Andreas Lange - city-map
Escape the treadmill of everyday life and visit the Oberlausitz. Discover the beautiful countryside by bicycle, by horse or by foot. Well developed hiking and bicycle paths have something suitable for every demand.
Visit the many museums, as these also give an insight into the history of the tradition rich Oberlausitz.
The several adventure swimming pools, animal parks, the dinosaur park and the maze in Kleinwelka, the culture island Einsiedel and the summer toboggan run Oberoderwitz, have something interesting for young and old. The Zittauer Mountains offer also a winter sport centre.
... traditional handicrafts
image author: Andreas Lange - city-map
You can experience here still old crafts like blue printer, stonemasons, basket maker. The centre of pottery can be found in the Oberlausitz. The Neukircher Pottery Market and the Obercunnersdorfer Handicrafts Market Handwerkermarkt attract annually many interested people. In Pulsnitz is the traditional Pfefferküchlerei at home. The original Herrnhuter Stars are famous beyond the town's border.
... romantic customs and rites
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The Ostersaat riding opens a series of traditional festivities of the Oberlausitz. Walburgis-fire, historical Monks Parade, Mill-Festival and Sonnenwend Festival follow. The Eibauer Beer Parade goes back to a beer dispute between Zittau and Löbau in the 17th century. Further highlights are the Jakobimarkt Neugersdorf and the Spreequellfeste.
A small Slavic nation, the Sorbs made their home in the region of Bautzen, Kamenz, Hoyerswerda and Weißwasser. They preserved their language, culture and traditions over the centuries.
... charming three country region
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