Discover Klotzsche: Forest Park and Local History

A circular trail through the Dresden Heath gives Klotzsche a special historical connection: the “Historic Klotzsche Forest Park” nature trail links to the former spa park. The water tower, memorial stone and Old Church offer further ways to explore local and cultural history. When planning your stay, you can choose between a walk in the green, technical history and church architecture.

The Historic Forest Park Circular Trail

The “Historic Klotzsche Forest Park” nature trail is a circular route in Dresden-Klotzsche and brings the former spa park in the Dresden Heath back to life. The trail was established in 2017. It is about 3 km long; its features include ten information panels, old foundations, the plinth of the King Albert monument, a tennis court and a spa meadow. The combination of panels, structural traces and different sites makes this more than just a route description: you can explore the park’s history on a specific circuit, taking in both the information and the trail’s visible features.

You can reach the nature trail by taking tram line 7 or bus lines 70, 78, 80 or 308 to the “Zur neuen Brücke” stop. Check the current timetable before travelling, as public transport information can change.

The Water Tower and Memorial Stone Tell the Story of Local History

The water tower in Klotzsche represents a chapter in the history of technical infrastructure. It was built in 1935 as a replacement after the elevated reservoirs that had supplied water to the town until then were demolished as part of the airport construction project, which began in 1934. This sequence of events illustrates the connection between airport construction and changes to the water supply. As a testament to this infrastructure, the tower has local and technological historical significance.

At Klotzsche railway station, a memorial stone commemorates Friedrich August Quosdorf, founder of the Königswald. The Klotzsche Beautification Association had it erected in Quosdorf’s honour in 1856. This brings two distinct historical themes together: the water tower tells the story of infrastructure, while the memorial stone commemorates a person and his connection to the Königswald.

Old Klotzsche Church: Baroque Church Architecture

Old Klotzsche Church belongs to the tradition of Saxon-style Baroque Protestant church architecture. Its furnishings include a pulpit altar and an organ. The opening hours are important when planning a visit: the church is open on Wednesdays from 5 to 6 pm, May through September. If you include the church in your plans, schedule your visit around these opening hours.

An Indoor Play Option in Dresden

Playport Dresden is an indoor playground at Dresden Airport. Its attractions include a large climbing frame with a maze and slides, trampoline areas, a football pitch, a spider tower, climbing trees, a separate area for toddlers and a sled-style roller slide. This offers a different focus from the historic forest trail: here, play and exercise take centre stage, while the trail features information panels, old foundations and historic sites. Families considering different kinds of outings can weigh up these options according to the interests of their travel group.

Discover more destinations: Hirschstein, Weixdorf, Lockwitz, Coschütz, Friedrichstadt, Kleinzschachwitz, Schönfeld-Weißig, Dresden.

Back to the main travel overview: Dresden.