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| Elsterwerda | ||
| federal state | Brandenburg | |
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| Residents | 7.856 (2019) | |
| height | 90 m | |
| Tourist information Tel | 49 (0)3533 65157 | |
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Elsterwerda is a small town in southern Brandenburg Elbe-Elster district. It is located in the south of the Niederlausitzer Heidelandschaft nature park on the western border of the Schraden, a lowland area of the Black Elster.
background
The municipality with municipal rights is free of charge and is located about 60 kilometers north of Dresden in the Elbe-Elster district in southern Brandenburg. The district of Kraupa, a formerly independent municipality, belongs to the 41 km² urban area. The urban area also includes the districts of Biehla and Krauschütz, which were incorporated in 1940, as well as Kotschka (since 1974), Mitte and West.
Located on the western border of the Schraden lowland area, the Pulsnitz flows into the Black Elster in the urban area. The Elsterwerda-Grödel raft canal, built in the 18th century, connects the two rivers to the Elbe and was an economically important transport route until the end of the 19th century, when the Elsterwerda-Riesa railway line ran almost parallel to one another.
Elsterwerda was first mentioned in a document on March 14, 1211. The place has had town charter since 1364. The center in the area around the town hall, St. Catherine's Church and the market still shows the character of a former agricultural town, because the most important economic factor was previously agriculture. The construction of the railway lines crossing here in the second half of the 19th century favored the Industrialization and the city developed into a regionally important industrial location with numerous companies. The population more than doubled within a few decades and reached its historic high of around 11,500 in the 1980s. At the present time Elsterwerda still has around 8,500 inhabitants.
Administratively, the place originally belonged to the Electoral Saxon office of Hayn (today Grossenhain). After the division of Saxony in 1815, Elsterwerda became part of the Prussian district of Liebenwerda in accordance with the provisions of the Congress of Vienna. After the district reform in Brandenburg, Elsterwerda came to the newly formed district of Elbe-Elster in 1993.
Since 1995, Elsterwerda and Bad Liebenwerda have been performing the function of a medium-sized center in addition to their functions. Your largest branch of industry is the metal industry. The city traditionally enjoys a good reputation as a school city due to its wide range of educational opportunities.
getting there
In the street
The city is the intersection of the federal highways B 101 Bad Liebenwerda–Grossenhain and B 169 Lauchhammer–Riesa. To the east of Lauchhammer, near Ruhland, there is a connection to the A 13 motorway from Berlin and Dresden.
By train
Elsterwerda is a railway junction where the north-south long-distance railway runs Berlin–Dresden on the east-west route Ruhland-Falkenberg meets. Another route branches off to the south Riesa from. The 1 Elsterwerda train station
is located near the city center and is served by regional express and regional trains from Dresden, Berlin and Riesa. At the 2 Elsterwerda-Biehla train station Regional and S-Bahn stops to Falkenberg, Leipzig (via Falkenberg), to Dresden and to Cottbus and Hoyerswerda via Ruhland.
The two stations are about two kilometers apart. Hourly regional trains to Dresden stop at both stations and provide the option to change trains.
On the bike
Through several cycle paths leading along here, such as the one Schwarze Elster cycle path, the Fürst-Pückler-Weg, the long-distance cycle path Tour Brandenburg and the Route coal-wind & water, Elsterwerda is connected to the sights of the surrounding area.
mobility
By bus
Elsterwerda is in the tariff area of the Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg (VBB). When using the trains to Dresden or Riesa, the tariff of the Verkehrsverbund Oberelbe (VVO) also applies; here is Elsterwerda tariff zone 93.
The is in front of the Elsterwerda train station 3 Elsterwerda bus station. The VerkehrsManagement Elbe-Elster GmbH operates the bus service in the region, which can be used to reach not only the individual city districts but also the towns in the surrounding area. Tickets are available at the Deutsche Bahn passenger center, which is located in the Elsterwerda station building.
taxi
- Taxi car pool, Elsterwerda, Tel .: 03533/2020
- Taxi company Marion Knocke, Elsterwerda, Tel .: 03533/607170
- Taxi company Hans-Dieter Brückner, Elsterwerda, Tel .: 03533/2525
Refueling
- Shell petrol station, Elsterwerda, Am Westbogen 1 (B 101 towards Bad Liebenwerda)
- Aral petrol station, Elsterwerda, Lauchhammerstraße (B 169 in the direction of Lauchhammer)
- Free petrol station, Elsterwerda, intersection Lauchhammerstraße / Schillerstraße (B 101/169)
- Free petrol station, Prosen, B 169
By bicycle
- Bicycle Gensch, Berliner Strasse 1a, 04910 Elsterwerda. Tel.: (0)3533-3761, Email: [email protected]. Open: Mon - Fri 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Tourist Attractions
In the historic city center there are not only shops but also some sights. You can start a short tour from the monument square, where there are easy parking spaces. You just follow the main road that begins here for a few hundred meters. Right at the beginning you reach the Small gallery "Hans Nadler" The Eulenspiegel fountain from 1980 can be seen in front of the building. The historic half-timbered house from the 18th century houses a permanent exhibition on the Elsterwerda-born Schradenmaler Hans Nadler on the upper floor. In the lower rooms, regional artists present their works in alternating succession.
A little later you get to the Marketplace. The city owes its large, modern, rectangular square to a major fire shortly after the Second World War. Back then, an entire block of residential and commercial buildings fell victim to an arson attack. Originally, the market only included the area east of the Elsterbrunnen and was thus about half the size. In the early 1950s, the city administration had the adjacent rubble field removed and a green area built instead. Its optical center later became the Elsterbrunnen created by Hans Eickworth. The square got its current shape and size after another redesign a few years ago. Most of the green space was replaced by concrete slabs and the group of figures from the Elsterbrunnen moved to the center. There have been several design ideas in the past for a small triangular area called the southern tip, which remains after the redevelopment measures. However, none of them has prevailed so far. Until recently, on the opposite side of the street, in place of an unattractive vacant lot that characterizes the cityscape, the listed building of the former Selkmann bakery was located. Their ruin, marked by decay, was finally torn down in 2012 after years of quarrels.
A few meters further on, you will soon come to other historic buildings. The one on the right Elsterwerda town hall. This building was mentioned as an inn and post office as early as 1711 in the Elsterwerda city register. It has been used as the town hall since 1879. It was given its present form after extensive construction work in 1912. The one not far away St. Catherine Church is one of the oldest buildings in the city. The baroque hall church originated from a medieval brick building. Inside is Leipzig Green the determining shade. The vestibule is characterized by a scraffito painting by Hans Nadler. Twelve historical epitaphs can be seen on the inner walls of the church. The font dates from the 16th century, the organ from 1887.
The church is adjoined by a small square, around which other historical buildings such as the former city pharmacy and the former Runge bookstore are lined up. In the middle there is one Post mileage pillar from the year 1738. Its original location was at the former Lucki Gate at the north end of the main street. It was created as one of the last of these historical path markings in the then Kursachsen and was moved to its current location by Mayor Albert Wilde during the period in office from 1882 to 1919. The coat of arms of the monument, which was last restored in 1999, shows both the Electoral Saxon and the Polish-Lithuanian coat of arms.
The end of the main street is marked by the bridge over the Black Elster, which has been renewed in recent years. From here you have a wonderful view of the most important building in the city, the Magpie Castle. This is a hunting lodge built in the 18th century, which is located on the site of a castle that was probably built in the 13th century. The Oberhofmarschall Woldemar Freiherr von Löwendal, who was in the service of the Saxon Elector and a grandson of the Danish King Friedrich III, acquired it in 1708 shortly after he settled in Electoral Saxony. He had the castle converted into a three-wing complex. After he got into financial difficulties, however, he had to sell it to the Saxon Elector August the Strong in 1727, who in turn gave it to his daughter-in-law Maria Josepha of Austria, under whom the castle was given its present form. After the castle has served as a teaching institution since 1857, the Elsterschlossgymnasium is currently located in its rooms, which is considered to be one of the most beautiful schools in Germany.
About one kilometer east of the center is located in the immediate vicinity of the industrial area-Ost der Adventure and miniature park with one that is visible from afar Post mill from 1804, whose original location was west of the train station. The 30,000 m² area offers true-to-scale miniatures of sights in the region, a rosarium with around 500 different types of roses, an LGB garden railway system, a 680 m long park railway with 7¼ inch gauge, a mini Lausitzring with a 170 m long racing track for model cars and a Adventure knight castle.
activities
Regular events
One of the biggest events in Elsterwerda is that which takes place every year in April spring Festival in the industrial area east, which attracts thousands of visitors from the city and its surroundings. Local companies, which are mainly located in the industrial park, use the weekend to present themselves to the public. In addition to an amusement market, the program also includes a flea market and other attractions organized by the companies. The next major event will follow in May Garden days at the Elsterschloss, at which local companies from the gardening industry present themselves in the form of a garden party with small concerts and lectures. The one in Elsterwerda city center in September is a real experience Historic shopping night. At this festival, resident traders open their shops and courtyards to the public and appear in historical clothing. Every year on the Day of Repentance and Prayer, the is also held here Soup mile instead of. The former insider tip now attracts hundreds of visitors every year to the market square, where regional restaurants offer soup specialties at the stands. The one that takes place every two years AGREDA is an agricultural, producer and consumer fair with a supra-regional business show Brandenburg-Saxony. Heavy technology can be found at the in August Tractor pulling in the Krauschütz district.
movie theater
The next cinema is in Castello to be found in the town of Gröditz, just under nine kilometers to the south.
Sports
The traditional sports facility "Holzhof" is located at the end of the village in the direction of Prösen / Großenhain. In addition to a soccer field, there is also a tennis center with a hall and several outdoor tennis courts. Further football pitches can be found in the Biehla district and in Kraupa.
The largest sports hall in the city is the "Elbe-Elster-Halle" directly behind the Elsterschloss-Gymnasium, which was designed as a multi-purpose hall and in which, in addition to sporting activities, cultural events such as exhibitions and concerts take place. You can go bowling in Elsterwerda-West in Frauenhorststraße and in Kraupa; Bowling in the restaurant "Herr K" in Biehla.
In Bad Liebenwerda, just under twelve kilometers north-west, there is the Lausitztherme "Wonnemar" a spa and recreation facility, which offers an adventure and sports pool as well as a mineral forum, a sauna area and a fitness and health club. As an alternative, you can also use the Lauchhammer leisure pool drive. In summer there is also the forest pool in Zeischa.
shop
- Weekly market, every Thursday on the market square
- Green market, from April to November every Saturday on the market square
- The Elsterwerda city center invites you to stroll with numerous shops and a few discounters (Penny, Netto, Lidl, KiK). There are also two pharmacies here, the Sparkasse Elbe-Elster and a Volksbank. There is a post office near the train station.
- 1 Elster Center, Lauchhammer Str. 60, 04910 Elsterwerda. Tel.: 49 (0)3533 2376. The is located on the B 169 in the industrial park east Elster Center, a shopping center with REWE Center, Aldi, Toom hardware store, DM drugstore, etc. In the immediate vicinity are the Hoffmann furniture center, Reno, bauspezi, the Theile wood center and several car dealerships.Open: Mon - Sat 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- Shopping center in Elsterwerda-West with Norma, beverage market, butcher and pharmacy
- Expert electrical store on the B 101
kitchen
- Berlin Ice Palace, Lauchhammerstrasse 4, 04910 Elsterwerda. Tel.: (0)3533 3020, Fax: (0)3533 489691, Email: [email protected]. Open: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 12 p.m. - 7 p.m., Wed is closed, Sat Sun 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- 1 The Greek, Südblick 14, 04910 Elsterwerda. Tel.: (0)3533 487743. Open: Mon is closed, Tue - Sun 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- 2 Great pizza service Elsterwerda, Poststrasse 20, 04910 Elsterwerda. Tel.: (0)3533 160045, Fax: (0)3533 160048, Email: [email protected]. Open: Mon 5 p.m. - 11 p.m., Tue - Sat 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 5 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sun public holidays 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
- 3 Park restaurant Holzhof, Holzhof 1a, 04910 Elsterwerda. Tel.: (0)3533 2964.
- 4 cafe timeless, Berliner Strasse 2, 04910 Elsterwerda. Tel.: (0)3533 487098. Ice cream parlor.Open: Wed - Mon 2 p.m. - 10 p.m., Tuesdays are closed.
- 5 Restaurant Zum Kegelkönig, Frauenhorststrasse 1, 04910 Elsterwerda. Tel.: (0)3533 162501. Open: Mon - Fri 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Sat 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., Sun 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
accommodation
- 1 Asia Restaurant & Hotel European Court, Monument place 1, 04910 Elsterwerda. Tel.: (0)3533 60730, Fax: (0)3533 607321, Email: [email protected]. Open: Restaurant: Mon - Sun 11 a.m. - 2.30 p.m. 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.Price: single room from € 40, double room from € 55.
- 2 Hotel and Restaurant Weißes Roß, Hauptstrasse 30, 04910 Elsterwerda. Tel.: (0)3533 3188, Fax: (0)3533 164110, Email: [email protected]. Price: single room from 59 €, double room from 95 €.
- 3 Hotel & Café Arcus, Hauptstrasse 14, 04910 Elsterwerda. Tel.: (0)3533 162355, Fax: (0)3533 162354, Email: [email protected]. Price: Single from € 56, double from € 77.
- 4 Teschner's inn and beer garden "Am Glockenturm", Haidaer Strasse 38, 04910 Elsterwerda OT Biehla. Tel.: (0)3533 2248, Fax: (0)3533 4152, Email: [email protected]. Open: Tue - Fri from 4.30 p.m., Sat 11.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m. from 4.30 p.m., Sun from 11.00 a.m.Price: single room from € 38, double room from € 70.
- 5 Mr K (restaurant / bowling alley / guesthouse), Breite Strasse 5, 04910 Elsterwerda-Biehla. Tel.: (0)3533 28 85, Email: [email protected]. German cuisine at a very high price.Open: Mon, Wed - Sat from 3 p.m., Sun from 12 p.m., Tuesdays are closed.Price: ET from € 30, double room from € 50, breakfast € 6 extra.
- 6 Room rental Müller, Breite Strasse 29, 04910 Elsterwerda. Tel.: (0)3533 2868, Email: [email protected]. Feature: pension.
- 7 pension room free, Dorfstrasse 1. Tel.: (0)3533 4897388, Email: [email protected]. up to 22 people who take care of themselves.Feature: pension.Open: open all day.Price: from 18 €.
security
- 1 Elsterwerda police station, At the underpass 3, 04910 Elsterwerda. Tel.: (0)3533 605-2600, Fax: (0)3533 605-2629.
health
hospital
- 2 Elsterwerda Hospital, Elsterstrasse 37, 04910 Elsterwerda. Tel.: (0)3533 603-0, Fax: (0)3533 603-105, Email: [email protected].
Pharmacies
- 3 City pharmacy, Poststrasse 14, 04910 Elsterwerda. Tel.: (0)3533 2104. Open: Mo - Fr 8.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. 2.30 p.m. - 6.00 p.m., Sa 8.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.
- 4 Elster pharmacy, Lindenweg 5, 04910 Elsterwerda. Tel.: (0)3533 2600, Fax: (0)3533 164538, Email: [email protected]. Open: Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- 5 Ginkgo pharmacy, Lange Strasse 5-7, 04910 Elsterwerda. Tel.: (0)3533 488274, Fax: (0)3533 88275, Email: [email protected]. Open: Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Practical advice
- 6 Tourist Office, Hauptstrasse 12, 04910 Elsterwerda (town hall). Tel.: (0)3533 65157.
- Public toilets are located in the town hall, in the neighboring town hall and in the station building
trips
- Schraden - a lowland landscape to the east of the city.
- Liebenwerdaer Heide - a wooded area in the north of the city characterized by sessile oaks.
- Bad Liebenwerda (12 km northwest, B 101) - spa town on the Black Elster.
- Grossenhain (21 km south, B 101) - the center of the Grossenhainer care was the venue of the State Garden Show 2002.
- Lauchhammer (21 km east) - Art Casting Museum.
- Doberlug-Kirchhain (25 km north) - White tanner museum and former Cistercian monastery.
- Riesa (30 km southwest, B 169) - City of Steel, located on the Elbe.
Web links
- http://www.elsterwerda.de/ - Official website of Elsterwerda
- Elbe-Elster-Land
