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| federal state | Saxony | |
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| Residents | 28.180 (2019) | |
| height | 128 m | |
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Grimma is located on the middle reaches of the unified Mulde and is the largest city of the Central Saxon hill country. It is characterized by one of the largest and most interesting historical city centers in western Saxony.
background
Grimma was founded around 1170 and received city rights in 1220. It owed its growth to its favorable location on the Mulde. The castle, first mentioned in 1200, served as the frequently used residence of the Margraves of Meissen, who later received the title of Dukes of Saxony. There was a first wooden bridge over the Mulde here at the latest in 1292. Since 1440 the Saxon state parliament has been held several times in Grimma. The Princely School St. Augustin, founded in 1550 on the site of the former Augustinian monastery, is one of the most traditional grammar schools in Saxony.
In the beginning of the 18th century, Grimma was an important stage on the express mail route between Leipzig and Dresden. Related to this is the construction of the first stone bridge in 1719, which was designed by the baroque master builder Matthias Daniel Pöppelmann. The writer Johann Gottfried Seume began in 1801 in Grimma his 7000 kilometer “walk after Syracuse“.
Grimma was badly affected by the flood of the Mulde of the century in August 2002. Many of the historic buildings in the old town were badly damaged, and the baroque Pöppelmann Bridge partially collapsed. The visit of the then Federal Chancellor Gerhard Schröder in rubber boots made headlines and possibly contributed to his re-election in the same year. The damage amounted to over 220 million euros. Plaques or lines on many buildings remind of the water level at that time. As soon as the reconstruction work was completed, Grimma was hit again by an extraordinary flood in May and June 2013, which caused damage of another 150 million euros.
Neighboring communities have been incorporated into Grimma several times since the mid-2000s, including Mutzschen, 16 kilometers from the city center. As a result, the population rose from around 18,000 to over 28,000.
getting there
By train
The station 1 Grimma ob Bf is out every half hour with a regional train Leipzig or every hour Chub reachable (journey time 33 minutes each). Coming from Chemnitz, you have to change in Döbeln (a total of 1:15 hours), from Dresden in Borsdorf (around two hours).
It is about a kilometer from the train station to the old town. If you don't want to walk, you can take the city bus line A or B.
By bus
So-called “PlusBus” lines connect Grimma every hour Spice up, Colditz, Bad Lausick (Travel time 30 minutes each) and Wermsdorf (40 minutes). The tariff applies to all local public transport in the region Central German transport association (MDV).
In the street
Grimma is on the A 14 Leipzig–Dresden and on the B 107 Chemnitz–Eilenburg. From Leipzig you drive a little over half an hour, from Dresden or Chemnitz around an hour each.
By bicycle
Grimma is on Muldental cycle path. Down the river it is 17 km from Colditz, 49 km from Döbeln. Upriver you drive 20 km from Wurzen, 36 km from Eilenburg. From Leipzig you drive almost 60 km on the Parthe-Mulde cycle route, on the direct route via Großpösna and Naunhof only a little over 30 km.
mobility
The two drive in the actual urban area of Grimma (including Hohnstädt) City bus routes A and Boperated by Regionalbus Leipzig. Both lines run every half hour on weekdays and every hour on Sundays.
There are various regional bus routes in the area around Grimma, but most of them only run at long intervals, sometimes not at all on the weekend. Exceptions are the above-mentioned “PlusBus” lines, which run every hour until 7:00 p.m. on weekdays, every two hours on Saturdays and several times a day on Sundays. These are 610 Grimma – Großbardau – Bad Lausick; the 619 Grimma – Großbothen – Sermuth – Colditz (runs Mon-Fri even until 9 p.m.); 630 Grimma – Bröhsen – Ragewitz – Mutzschen – Wermsdorf and 693 Grimma – Trebsen – Pausitz – Bennewitz – Wurzen. Timetables
In addition, the bicycle is ideal for excursions. There are also some beautiful and marked paths for pedestrians.
Tourist Attractions
In Grimma she deserves a lot historical old city Mention - one of the largest and most interesting old town centers in western Saxony. This includes, among other things, the early Gothic 1 woman Church
from the years 1230-40 and that Renaissance town hall (built 1538–85) on the market square. The former can be found on the banks of the Mulde 2 Augustinian monastery, which is now a grammar school (one of the most traditional in Saxony; founded in 1550). The Gothic monastery church has also been preserved. The grammar school and monastery church form a very impressive ensemble directly on the river bank. The Grimmaer lock has existed at least since 1200. Duke Albrecht der Beherzte was born here in 1443, founder of the line of rulers of the Albertines who ruled Saxony until 1918, which is why the castle is also referred to as the “birthplace of Saxony”. The medieval castle was converted into a representative Renaissance castle at the beginning of the 16th century. It was renovated after the flood and has served as a justice center (district court and public prosecutor's office) since 2013. A replica of the historic one stands at the former Leipziger Tor Saxon postal mileage pillar by 1723.
The baroque one is also worth seeing 3 Mulde bridge, Built in 1719 according to plans by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann (known as the architect of Dresdener Zwinger and other representative buildings from the time of August the Strong), which is why it is also called the Pöppelmann Bridge. Only shortly after its thorough renovation in 1999/2000, it was severely damaged in the flood of the century in 2002 and partially collapsed. The current bridge from 2009-12 is therefore largely a new building, with only one being rebuilt on the right bank instead of the three historical arches. However, it withstood the renewed flood of 2013.
At the southern end of Grimma is the striking, 80 meter long Suspension bridge. It was built in 1924/25, blown up at the end of World War II in 1945, and then rebuilt. It too had to be repaired after being damaged by the 2002 flood.
4 Göschenhaus, Schillerstr. 25, Grimma-Hohnstädt (2 km north of the city center; Bus A "Schillerstraße / Göschenhaus"). The country estate of the Leipzig publisher Georg Joachim Göschen (1752–1828), who published the works of Goethe, Schiller, Klopstock and Wieland at the time. He was also close friends with Schiller, who was at least once a guest in Grimma. Several rooms in the house are furnished in the style of the 19th century, some with original household items from the Göschen family. A friend of Göschen's and proofreader in his publishing house was Johann Gottfried Seume, who traveled on foot from Grimma to Sicily, 7,000 kilometers away, in 1801. His travel diary was published under the title "Walk to Syracuse". A Seume memorial is located next to Göschen's Gut. The Seumepark is also very close by.Open: Wed-Sun 11 am–5pm, guided tours always on the hour.
- In the districts outside the core city
- 5 Nimbschen monastery ruins (3 km south of the city center), former Cistercian convent Marienthron, which existed from the 13th to the 16th century. His most famous nun was Katharina von Bora, who fled from here with eight of her religious sisters in 1523 and then married the reformer Martin Luther.
- From Easter to the end of October there is a cable ferry between Nimbschen and Höfgen (Wed – Sun).
- Höfgen (4 km southeast) with a ship mill, late Gothic 6 Fortified church and 7 "Monument Forge" (Artist and conference center)
- 8 Wilhelm Ostwald Memorial in Großbothen (residence of the chemist and Nobel Prize winner; 6 km south of Grimma)
activities
- hike on the Lutherweg along the Mulde, upstream to the ruins of the monastery Nimbschen, the monastery of Katharina von Bora (3 km) and Colditz (22 km) or downstream to Trebsen (14 km), as well as other marked hiking trails in the area
- To go biking on the Muldental cycle path downstream to Wurzen (20 km) or upstream to Colditz (17 km). The Muldentaltrain-Cycle path (do not confuse it!) Leads on the other side of the Mulde, asphalted on a former railway line (also suitable for inline skiers), also to Wurzen. You can also take the Parthe-Mulde cycle route to Naunhof (15 km) or even to Leipzig (almost 60 km; return by train if necessary).
- Paddle or Inflatable ride on the trough, e.g. B. from Leisnig (day tour) or Schloss Podelwitz (half day) to Grimma. Inflatable boat rental and organized tours, among others. at Unger Outdoor Team.
shop
- 1 EDEKA Böhlke, Gabelsberger Str. 12, 04668 Grimma. Tel.: 49 (0)3437 7024858. Open: Mon - Sat 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- 2 Kaufland, Court meadows 2, 04668 Grimma. Tel.: 49 (0)3437 7075090. Open: Mon - Sat 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- 3 REWE, Wurzener Str. 3, 04668 Grimma. Tel.: 49 (0)3437 9411236. Open: Mon - Sat 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.
kitchen
- 1 Ratskeller Grimma, Markt 27, 04668 Grimma. Tel.: (0)3437 9418444, Email: [email protected]. Kitchen with German and Saxon specialties.Open: Tue - Sun 11.30 a.m. - 10 p.m., Mondays are closed.
- 2 Athos restaurant, Markt 14, 04668 Grimma. Tel.: (0)3437 914097. Greek kitchen.Open: Mon - Wed 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., Thu - Sun 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
- 3 Gasthaus and Pension Zur Loreley, Straße des Kind 1, 04668 Grimma OT stretchers. Tel.: (0)3437 919191, Fax: (0)3437 914311, Email: [email protected]. Good home-style German cuisine.Open: Tue - Fri from 5 p.m., Sat from 11 a.m., Sun from 10 a.m., Mondays are closed.Price: Overnight stay possible: single room from € 34, double room from € 52.
- 4 Historic Gasthaus Zur Wassermühle, Höfgener Dorfstrasse 10, 04668 Grimma OT Höfgen. Tel.: (0)3437 917153, Fax: (0)3437 911755. Open: Tue - Sat from 11.30 a.m., Sun public holidays from 11.00 a.m., Mondays are closed.
- 5 Hospital tavern, Leisniger Strasse 54, 04668 Grimma. Tel.: (0)3437 948049, Email: [email protected]. Overnight stay possible: from € 62 (including breakfast).Open: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri from 5 p.m., Tues is a day off, Sat Sun from 11.30 a.m.
- 6 Landgasthof & Pension Pöhsig, Grimmaer Landstrasse 2, 04668 Grimma OT Pöhsig. Tel.: (0)34385 51293, Fax: (0)34385 509863, Email: [email protected]. German cuisine, very affordable prices.Open: Wed - Sat 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 5.30 p.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 2.30 p.m., Mon Tue are closed days.
- 7 Pizzeria Avanti, Hohnstädter Strasse 15, 04668 Grimma. Tel.: (0)3437 919394, Fax: (0)3437 942358, Email: [email protected]. Open: Mon - Fri 11 a.m. - 2.30 p.m. 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sat, Sun public holidays 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- 8 Panda restaurant, Leipziger Str. 49, 04668 Grimma. Tel.: (0)3437 911411. Asian cuisine.Open: Tue - Sun 11.30 a.m. - 2.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m. - 10.30 p.m., Mondays are closed.
- 9 Cafe on the market, Malzhausgasse 1, 04668 Grimma. E-mail: [email protected]. Open: Tue - Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat, Sun public holidays 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
- 10 Café sophistication, Colditzer Weg 1, 04668 Grimma. Tel.: (0)3437 9483797, Fax: (0)3437 9483798, Email: [email protected]. Not only café, but also main courses with meat or fish, etc.
accommodation
- 1 Old Town Hotel Grimma, Brückenstrasse 12, 04668 Grimma. Tel.: (0)3437 914095, Fax: (0)3437 914727, Email: [email protected]. Located in the city center.Price: single room from € 43, double room from € 55 (including breakfast buffet).
- 2 Hotel Golden Ship, Leipziger Platz 6, 04668 Grimma. Open: Restaurant: Mon - Wed 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Thursday is closed, Fri 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sat 11 a.m. - 2.30 p.m. 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 2.30 p.m.Price: single room from € 47, double room from € 67 (including breakfast buffet).
- 3 Hotel Kloster Nimbschen, Nimbschener Landstrasse 1, 04668 Grimma. Tel.: (0)3437 995-0, Fax: (0)3437 995-299, Email: [email protected]. Restaurant with German and international cuisine. A mini golf course is available to guests (admission for adults: € 2.50 / children € 1.50); furthermore a fitness area with over 1000 m² training area and sauna.Open: Hotel restaurant daily 12 noon - 11 p.m. (kitchen until 10 p.m.). Klosterschänke: daily 11.30 a.m. - 10 p.m.Price: 4-star hotel: single from 79 €, double from 99 €; 3-star guest house: single from € 65, double from € 85.
- 4 Adventure hotel Zur Schiffsmühle, To Schiffsmühle 2, 04668 Grimma OT Höfgen. Tel.: (0)3437 76020, Fax: (0)3437 910287, Email: [email protected]. Kitchen with typical Saxon and international dishes. The hotel also offers a bowling alley, mini golf course, an adventure playground and bike rental (daily use € 10 per bike).Open: Restaurant: daily 11 a.m. - 12 a.m. (kitchen 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.).Price: double room for single use from 65 €, double room from 90 €.
- 5 Hotel Gattersburg, Colditzer Strasse 3, 04668 Grimma. Open: Breakfast 6.30 a.m. - 9.30 a.m.Price: single room from € 30, double room from € 50 (small breakfast € 5, breakfast buffet € 10).
- 6 Pension F5, Frauenstrasse 5, 04668 Grimma. Tel.: (0)3437 7590413, Fax: (0)3437 911981, Email: [email protected]. Feature: pension.Price: single from € 26, double from € 48.
- Pension Am Rittergut Grimma (Spend the night in the country), Bahrener Strasse 9c (Located on the Mulde in the district of Hohnstädt on the site of the former manor). Tel.: 49(0)3437911981, Mobile: 49(0)17629742016. Accommodation, log houses in the countryside with a covered patio, located by a pond. Also suitable for hikers and cyclists.Check-in: 2 p.m.Check-out: 11.00 a.m.Price: from 22.- € / night.
security
- 1 Police station, Köhlerstraße 3, 04668 Grimma. Tel.: 49 (0)3437 70890.
health
hospital
- 2 Grimma Hospital, Kleiststrasse 5, 04668 Grimma. Tel.: 49 (0)3437 93784000.
Pharmacies
- 3 Sun pharmacy, Straße des Friedens 27, 04668 Grimma. Tel.: (0)3437 917002, Email: [email protected]. Open: Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sat 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- 4 City pharmacy, Markt 6, 04668 Grimma. Tel.: 49 (0)3437 9488940, Fax: 49 (0)3437 9488939, Email: [email protected]. Open: Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Practical advice
- Tourist information center, Markt 17, 04668 Grimma. Tel.: (0)3437 98580, Fax: (0)3437 9858226, Email: [email protected]. Open: Mon 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Tue 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Closed Wed, Thu 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Fri 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
trips
It takes about half an hour to get to Grimma Leipzig - Either with the half-hourly regional train or by car via the A14. Smaller destinations in the area are:
- Grethen (5 km to the west) - Fire Brigade Museum, ponds from the 15th century
- Trebsen (7 km northeast) - late Gothic castle and Romanesque town church
- Pomßen (9 km to the west) - Romanesque fortified church with the oldest playable organ in Saxony, neoclassical castle
- Naunhof (12 km to the northwest) - clock museum, Grillen- and Moritzsee
- Bad Lausick (14 km southwest) - RIFF leisure pool.
- Colditz (15 km south) - Colditz Castle was a prisoner of war camp during World War II, the most prominent prisoner of which was Winston Churchill's nephew Giles Romilly.
- Spice up (15 km north, B 107) - Cathedral, birthplace of the poet Ringelnatz.
- Podelwitz (15 km southeast) - moated castle
- Mutzschen (16 km east) - Castle
- Quietly (22 km southeast) - Mildenstein Castle.
literature
- Cycling and hiking map Muldental, Grimma, Wurzen, Eilenburg and the surrounding area. Publishing house Dr. Barthel, ISBN 978-3-89591-046-3 . Scale 1: 50,000, € 5.90
Web links
- http://www.grimma.de - Official website of Grimma
