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| Koenigsbrück | ||
| federal state | Saxony | |
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| Residents | 4.486 (2019) | |
| height | 175 m | |
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Koenigsbrück is a small town in Saxony and is nicknamed "Gate to West Lusatia" and "Camellia town on the Via Regia".
The adjacent nature reserve Königsbrücker Heide was created on a former military training area and with an area of almost 70km² is one of the largest in Germany.
background
Königsbrück is first mentioned in a document in 1248. At that time the place arose around a border fortress between the Mark Meissen and the Bohemian Upper Lusatia. In 1331 the village received town charter. As a border town on the Via Regia the city could develop.
In 1819 the first savings bank in Saxony was founded in the city.
At the beginning of the 20th century, Königsbrück became a military base. A flight physiology training center still exists on the outskirts of the city today.
getting there
By plane
The closest airport is Dresden (IATA code: DRS; 50 km, approx. 40 min by train)
By train
With the hourly regional train (RB33), Königsbrück can be reached from Dresden within 40 minutes. However, it is strongly recommended to find out about possible (frequently occurring) Timetable changes to inform. The journey itself is unicum due to the dilapidated route, as the railcars used go step by step and draw attention to themselves at the numerous unrestricted level crossings with their horns. However, modernization has been promised.
The city center is within walking distance from the train station (sometimes poor road conditions, not handicapped accessible).
By bus
Most of the surrounding towns can be reached by bus. Long-distance buses do not go to the city. There is a bus seat at the train station, but not all lines serve this at all times of the day. It is worth taking a look at the timetable.
In the street
Königsbrück is on the federal highway 97, which leads from the Autobahn 4 (Hermsdorf (83)) to Hoyerswerda. From the Autobahn 13 you can get from the exit Thiendorf (20) on the federal road 98 to Königsbrück.
mobility
Königsbrück is served by a number of regional bus routes. The central bus station is located directly at the train station.
Tourist Attractions
Buildings
- 1 Castle with park, Schlossberg 3.
The baroque ensemble has an extensive camellia collection that can be viewed during the flowering period (January to March). - 2 Main church, Schlossstrasse 30. The main church houses a valuable baroque epitaph.
- 3 Exaltation of the Cross Church, Höckendorfer Strasse 3. Catholic Church.
- 4 Railway steel bridge, located at the entrance of the Tiefental.
- 5 town hall, Market 20. .
- 6 Hospital Church, Kamenzer Strasse. .The name Hospital Church comes from the hospital built in 1630. Until it was demolished in 1974, it was considered the oldest surviving hospital in Germany.
- 7 Almshouse Stenz
- 8 Apothecary delight house
- 9 Naumann mausoleum. Family mausoleum of the famous sewing machine and typewriter manufacturers.
- 10 Bader Bridge, Dresdner Strasse.
Parks and gardens
- 11 Tiefental near Königsbrück
- 12 Haselberg Tower. Lookout tower on the site of the former military training area.
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- 13 POW cemetery
- 14 Memorial park, Scheibisch mountain. .Memorial, beautiful view over the city from the viewing platform.
- 15 Lake of friendship. Small observation tower with a nature trail, barbecue area and boardwalk through moorland.
- 16 Via Regia Park. With playground.
Museums
- 17 Königsbrücker Heide visitor center, Weißbacher Str. 30.
- 18 Via Regia architectural model construction, Am Schloßpark 19.
miscellaneous
- 19 New warehouse in Königsbrück. Former military area, has the charm of a lost place. Most of the danger points have now been defused. An association regularly organizes events that can also be used on tanks.
- 20 former nuclear weapons warehouse. The bunker is right on the way to the Haselberg tower. Nuclear weapons were stored here during the Cold War. Boards in the gatehouse explain the historical significance.
activities
- 1 Königsbrücker Stadbad. Modern outdoor pool with a giant slide and playground.
- 2 Alpaca garden on the Königsbrücker Heide, Heinrich-Zille-Weg 44. Alpaca hikes through the heath can be booked here. A farm shop sells everyday goods.
Königsbrücker Heide
Königsbrück is characterized by its location close to a former military training area. Large parts of the site have a high level of ammunition and are left to nature. Wolves and beavers could settle here. A beaver nature trail informs visitors about the ecological connections. Several observation towers offer hikers an all-round view of the partially open heathland. The nature reserve can be explored on foot or by bike.
The blocked areas can be used as part of a guided tour to be entered. These are carried out with an all-terrain bus.
shop
As a small town, Königsbrück does not have a large shopping center or shopping mile. There are, however, a few small but fine shops and shops in the urban area.
- 1 Lidl, Weißbacher Str. 28, 01936 Koenigsbrück. Open: Mon - Sat 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- 2 Aldi, Birkenweg 02, 01936 Koenigsbrück. Open: Mon - Sat 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
kitchen
- 1 Hotel City of Koenigsbrück, Weißbacher Str. 22.
- 2 Pension and restaurant "Laußnitzer Hof", Dresdner Str. 3, 01936 Laußnitz.
- 3 Claudi's Ice Cream, Market 5.
- 4 Asia Bistro, Markt 10, 01936 Koenigsbrück. Tel.: 49 (0)35795 448844.
accommodation
- 1 Hotel City of Koenigsbrück, Weißbacher Str. 22.
- 2 Holiday apartment and pension "Zur Aue", Gartenstrasse 21. Feature: pension.
- 3 Pension "Zum Markt", Marktstrasse 3.
- 4 Pension Jörg Grasses, Buchenweg 6.
- 5 Rental Emmaus Angelika and Rainer Emmaus, Mittelstrasse 5.
- 6 "Bettenhaus Königsbrück" Pension Directly on the "Via Regia", Kamenzer Str. 20. Special conditions for pilgrims.
- 7 Apartment "Ilsenhof", Hufenweg 1.
- 8 Pension and restaurant "Laußnitzer Hof", Dresdner Str. 3, 01936 Laußnitz.
health
- 1 Löwen Pharmacy, Market 9.
- 2 Pharmacy in the mall, Weißbacher Str. 28.
Practical advice
- 3 Public toilets
trips
Königsbrück is a suitable starting point for hiking and cycling tours in the West Lusatian hills and mountains. Other interesting destinations are listed below.
- Laußnitz (3 km to the west) - village community with museum Seed litter
- Kamenz (16 km east) - Lessing's birth town, old town with a medieval floor plan, rich history and numerous museums.
- Pulsnitz (15 km southeast) - The Saxon gingerbread town on the western edge of Upper Lusatia.
- Radeburg (15 km to the west) - small town and birthplace of Heinrich Zille. The city is the terminus of the Lößnitzgrundbahn.
