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| Grossenhain | ||
| federal state | Saxony | |
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| Residents | 18.218 (2019) | |
| height | 122 m | |
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The town Grossenhain is the center of the Grossenhainer care and is located in the north of the federal state of Saxony.
background
Grossenhain, a foundation of the Sorbs (around 900), used to belong to the Margraviate of Meißen and was often the residence of Frederick the Freidigen and Diezmann, of whom the former suffered a defeat here by the Margraves Waldemar and Johann von Brandenburg in 1312. As a result of this, Großenhain came to Brandenburg, but was returned to Meißen as early as 1316.
getting there
By train
There are two train stations in Großenhain, only one of them 1 Cottbus train station
is served. The local transport lines are:
- RE 15 Dresden Hbf – Dresden-Neustadt – Großenhain Cottb Bf – Ruhland – Hosena – Hoyerswerda (every two hours)
- RE 18 Dresden Hbf – Dresden-Neustadt – Großenhain Cottb Bf – Ruhland – Senftenberg – Cottbus (every two hours)
- RB 31 Dresden Hbf – Großenhain Cottb Bf – Elsterwerda (every two hours)
The journey from Dresden takes about 30 minutes with the RE and 40 minutes with the RB. It takes 17 minutes to drive from Elsterwerda, 50 minutes from Hoyerswerda, 1:10 hours from Cottbus. From Berlin you can change in Senftenberg or Elsterwerda to Großenhain in around 2½ hours. The closest long-distance train station is Dresden-Neustadt.
2 Zabeltitz has its own train station, where only the Dresden – Elsterwerda regional train stops.
Grossenhain belongs to the tariff area of Verkehrsverbunds Oberelbe (VVO), whose tickets are valid on all regional trains and buses, regardless of the operating transport company.
By bus
The regional bus route 409 of the VG Meissen There is a “Plusbus” line between Meißen and Grossenhain, i. H. it runs every hour on weekdays (until around 8 p.m.) and every two hours on weekends (until around 7 p.m.).
In the street
Grossenhain is not far from the A 13 Berlin – Dresden, where you can exit from both directions 
20 Thiendorf leaves and changes to the B 98. The B 98 also connects the steel and sports city on the Elbe Riesa with Großenhain. Another federal road that leads via Großenhain is the B 101 Meissen–Elsterwerda.
By bicycle
Grossenhain is located on the 105 km long Röderradroute (Rammenau at Bischofswerda–Radeberg–Radeburg–Großenhain – Kosilenzien Bad Liebenwerda). It is 21 km from Radeburg, 46 km from Radeberg, 65 km from Rammenau, 38 km from Kosilenzien, 47 km from Bad Liebenwerda.
Connection to the Elbe cycle path exists about 10 km west of Großenhain near Merschwitz (between Seusslitz and Nünchritz).
On foot
The leads through Großenhain Ecumenical pilgrimage in Central Germany along the medieval trade route Via Regia (Görlitz – Bautzen – Großenhain – Leipzig – Erfurt), a branch of the international Way of St. James. The next stages are Kamenz or Königsbrück in the east as well Strehla or Dahlen in a westerly direction.
mobility
The Meißen transport company (VGM) offers a bus route in Grossenhain - Line A - which runs from Großraschütz via Kleinraschütz, the city center (Cottbuser Bahnhof, Mozartallee, Franz-Schubert-Allee, Hohe Straße) and Frauenmarkt to the Kupferberg. The buses run every hour on weekdays (until around 6.30 p.m.). At the weekend, the line is only served between Cottbuser Bhf and Kupferberg and only every two hours (until around 5.15 p.m.).
Other districts and neighboring communities can be reached by regional bus lines, for example line 461, which connects the city center with Zabeltitz and Gröditz every hour on weekdays (until around 7 p.m.; does not run on weekends).
Most of the sights are located in the historic city center, which is only 600 meters in diameter. Everything is within walking distance.
You can also take the train between Großenhain Cottbuser Bf and Zabeltitz (RB every two hours), the journey takes 6 minutes. The Zabeltitz train station is 1.5 km from the baroque palace.
Tourist Attractions
- 1 Marienkirche.
Built in 1746/48 under the direction of the Dresden council carpenter Johann George Schmidt, it is considered one of the most original baroque churches in Saxony. It has an unusual T-shape. Inside, the pulpit altar, the richly decorated baptismal font, the organ from the Jehmlich brothers' workshop, the privately furnished prayer rooms with small stoves for wealthy middle-class families and the Easter window with a portrait of Martin Luther are remarkable.
- The stately one 2 town hall at the main market. It was built in neo-renaissance style in 1876 after the old town hall was destroyed in a city fire.
- 3 Museum of the old Latin school in Großenhain. The baroque building of the old Latin school houses a museum of the city, school and museum history.
- 1 Karl Preusker Library, Neumarkt 1 a. Germany's first public library, founded in 1828.Open: Mon, Thu 1–6 pm, Tue, Fri 10 am–6pm.
- 4 Zschille Villa, Mozart avenue 123. The cloth manufacturer Richard Zschille built it in 1872 and then rebuilt it several times until 1894, integrating historical art fragments from different countries. These include a Gothic gate with ironwork from Tyrol; Bars, railings, gates and fittings from the Prague synagogue and the Hradschin as well as from Aachen, a sandstone staircase from a Bavarian monastery, but also a marble column from Pompeii.
- 5 Großenhainer baseline - The baseline of three geodetic fixed points at Quersa (eastern end), Grossenhain (at the airfield; base center) and Raschütz (western end) served from 1862 onwards Royal Saxon triangulation (Land surveying) and at the same time as a Saxon contribution to the Central European degree measurement.
Zabeltitz district
The district of Zabeltitz is located 9 km north of the city center of Großenhain. The closest bus stops for castles and gardens are Zabeltitz, school and Park tavern (Line 461 or 467, travel time from the city center - Mozartallee or Fr.-Schubert-Allee - approx. 20 minutes).
- 6 Old castle. Electoral stable building in the Renaissance style. Erected 1588–98 under the Electors Christian I and II. The term "stable building" is quite an understatement, in fact it is a magnificent hunting lodge.
- 7 Palais Zabeltitz (Baroque castle). August the Strong gave the manor to his loyal Field Marshal August Christoph von Wackerbarth in 1728. He had the palace built in the baroque style and the baroque garden laid out.
- Zabeltitz baroque garden. From 1728 under Count von Wackerbarth based on the model of the park of Versailles created.
activities
- 1 Grossenhain cultural center, Schlossplatz 1. Tel.: 49 (0)3522 50555-8, Fax: 49 (0)3522 50555-6, Email: [email protected]. The Grossenhain Cultural Palace was restored in connection with the state horticultural show in 2002. It was mentioned in 1289 as one of the most important in the Großenhainer care, but in the 19th century it was rededicated to an industrial site. In the second half of the 20th century it fell into disrepair until it was bought by the city in 1998 and converted into a cultural center. The opening took place on April 17, 2002. Since then, numerous events such as cabaret performances and concerts have taken place here.Open: Cash desk: Mon-Fri 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The cash register is located in an outbuilding of the castle. The box office opens one hour in advance of events.
- 2 NaturErlebnisBad Großenhain, Bobersbergstrasse 1. Nice and well-kept outdoor pool on the outskirts of the city center.
shop
- 1 EDEKA Scheller, Theodor-Neubauer-Strasse 1, 01558 Grossenhain. Tel.: 49 (0)3522 522077. Open: Mon - Sat 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- 2 Kaufland, Riesaer Str. 54, 01558 Grossenhain. Tel.: 49 (0)3522 52290. Open: Mon - Sat 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
kitchen
- 1 Osteria "Vecchie Mura", Franz-Schubert-Allee 2, 01558 Grossenhain. Tel.: 49 (0)3522 529410, Fax: 49 (0)3522 529410. Open: Tue - Sun 11.30 a.m. - 2.00 p.m. 5 p.m. - 11.30 p.m., Mondays are closed.
- 2 The mountain cellar, Großraschützer Str. 1, 01558 Grossenhain. Tel.: 49 (0)3522 5297744, Email: [email protected]. Open: Tue - Sun from 11 a.m., Mon is closed.
- 3 Bretschneider restaurant, Frauenmarkt 16, 01558 Grossenhain. Tel.: 49 (0)3522 507049, Email: [email protected]. Open: Tue - Thu 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. from 6 p.m., Fri from 7 p.m., Sa from 6 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. from 6 p.m., Mondays are closed.
nightlife
- 1 Bräustübl, Naundorfer Str. 31, 01558 Grossenhain. Tel.: 49 (0)3522 507093. Open: Mon - Wed 1.00 p.m. - 10.00 p.m., Thu 2.30 p.m. - 10.00 p.m., Fri Sat 1.00 p.m. - 2.30 p.m., Sun 10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.
accommodation
- 1 Pension Peukert, Öhringerstr. 14, 01558 Grossenhain. Tel.: (0)3522 62181, Email: [email protected]. Feature: pension.Price: single 40 €, double 50 € (each including breakfast).
- 2 Hotel & restaurant Kupferberg ***, Kupferbergstrasse 6, 01558 Grossenhain. Tel.: 49 (0)3522 30900, Fax: 49 (0)3522 309025, Email: [email protected]. Price: single from € 65, double from € 90 (each including breakfast).
security
- 2 Grossenhain police station, Hauptmarkt 4, 01558 Grossenhain. Tel.: 49 (0)3522 330.
health
hospital
- 3 Elbland Clinic, Am Bobersberg 4, 01558 Grossenhain. Tel.: 49 (0)3522 530.
Pharmacies
- 4 Lion pharmacy, Hauptmarkt 7, 01558 Grossenhain. Tel.: 49 (0)3522 502481, Fax: 49 (0)3522 508480, Email: [email protected]. Open: Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- 5 Marien Pharmacy, Neumarkt 13, 01558 Grossenhain. Tel.: 49 (0)3522 502655, Fax: 49 (0)3522 502656, Email: [email protected]. Open: Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- 6 Pharmacy on the Kupferberg, Rostiger Weg 3b, 01558 Grossenhain. Tel.: 49 (0)3522 310020, Fax: 49 (0)3522 310022, Email: [email protected]. Open: Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Practical advice
- 7 Grossenhain information, Hauptmarkt 1, 01558 Grossenhain. Tel.: 49 (0)3522-304-0, Email: [email protected]. Open: Mon, Tue, Thu 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1.30 p.m. - 4 p.m., Wed and Fri 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., every 1st Saturday of the month 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Zabeltitz information, Zabeltitz, Am Park 1, 01561 Grossenhain. Tel.: 49 (0)3522-304277, Email: [email protected]. Open: Tue, Thu, Fri 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
trips
- 8 Lauterbach Castle, Lauterbach, Schloßallee 4, 01561 Ebersbach (10 km southeast of Großenhain). In the middle of the 18th century, rococo-style mansion was expanded like a castle, surrounded by a park.
- Diesbar-Seusslitz (13 km southwest) - romantic wine village on the banks of the Elbe; Starting point of the "Saxon Wine Route". The way to Diesbar-Seusslitz from Großenhain is the right one for owners of navigation systems. Either you drive further south via Medessen or via Priestewitz.
- Meissen (18 km south, B 101; 30 min with bus line 409) - Albrechtsburg with cathedral and world-famous porcelain factory.
- Radeburg (18 km southeast; 40 min with bus line 457) - the birthplace of Heinrich-Zille with a corresponding exhibition is also the end point of the Lößnitzgrundbahn.
- Elsterwerda (21 km north, B 101; 18 minutes by train) - railway junction on the Black Elster; Magpie Castle.
- Riesa (22 km to the west, B 98; 40 min with bus line 450) - steel and sports city on the Elbe.
literature
- Grossenhain, foray through a small Saxon town. Grass publishing house 2002.
Web links
- https://www.grossenhain.de/ - Official website of Großenhain
