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| Peitz | ||
| federal state | Brandenburg | |
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| Residents | 4.383 (2019) | |
| height | 64 m | |
| Tourist info | (0)35601-8150 www.peitz.de | |
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Peitz (Lower Sorbian: Picnjo) is a small town in Brandenburg, about 18 km northeast of cottbus. The old fortress town has some interesting old town houses in its historic town center, the hut museum and some interesting historic villages in its vicinity.
background
The town of Peitz was first mentioned in a document in 1301. Even today there are remains of the old castle and fortress complex as well as the striking fortress tower. In some places there are still some interesting town houses from the 17th to 20th centuries. The oldest was rebuilt after a city fire in 1610. The town hall and the town church are also interesting.
getting there
By plane
By train
In the street
mobility
Map of Peitz
Tourist Attractions
Metallurgical Museum
- Fortress tower, Festungsweg 2. Tel.: 49(0)35601-22080. Open: Apr-Oct: Sat-Sun: 13: 00-18: 00.
- 1 Metallurgical Museum, Hüttenwerk 1, 03185 Peitz. Tel.: 49 (0)35601 220 80.
In 1550 the electoral ironworks of Peitz was founded. The first products were made in 1568. The basis was the lawn iron stone in the region. The energy was supplied by the hammer current. At the beginning of the 19th century a blast furnace was added, which was shut down again in 1856. The blast furnace and the foundry hall are still original. The cupolas and the blower will still be put into operation for demonstration purposes.Open: Apr-Oct: Mon-Fri: 10: 00-16: 00, Sat-Sun: 10: 00-18: 00; Nov-Mar: Mon-Sun: 10: 00-16: 00. - Fisheries Museum. Fish farming has been successful in Peitz since the 16th century. The Peitzer carp that grows in the ponds is even a breed of its own. In the former molding shop of the Hüttenmuseum, the fishing museum shows exhibits on the Peitzer fishery on an area of 200 m².
activities
- Boat trips on the ponds, Mr. Böttcher (035601-23059)
- Pond tours and inquiries about the fishing pond are available from Mr. Kunkel (035601-34416)
shop
kitchen
- Hotel "Zum Goldenen Löwen" (Market 10). Tel.: 49(0)35601 88499, Mobile: 49(0)172 4779015, Fax: 49(0)35601 88501, Email: [email protected].
- Pond GOOD, Ironworks 1 (directly at the fish ponds next to the hut museum). Tel.: 49(0)35601 80220. popular excursion and fish restaurant.
- Kruse restaurant, Main street 9.
- Cafe Jacob, Main street 17th.
nightlife
accommodation
- Hotel "Zum Goldenen Löwen" (Market 10). Tel.: 49(0)35601 88499, Mobile: 49(0)172 4779015, Fax: 49(0)35601 88501, Email: [email protected]. The hotel is centrally located in the city center on the market square and offers 19 guest rooms.
health
Practical advice
- Tourist information Peitzer Land, Market 1. Tel.: 49(0)35601 8150, Fax: 49(0)35601 81515, Email: [email protected].
trips
literature
Web links
- http://www.peitz.de - Official website of Peitz
