Löbichau: Gardens and Local History

Löbichau can be explored through its gardens, landscapes and local history. Rhododendrons and azaleas grow in Tannenfeld Park; many of these shrubs have been growing there for around a century. Tannenfeld is a district of Löbichau, set on a wooded hill in the Sprottetal Landscape Conservation Area. Löbichau Castle Park was laid out in the style of an English garden. This brings different aspects of gardens and landscapes together: the shrubs and wooded setting in Tannenfeld, and the design of the castle park.

Local history with specific points of reference

The community’s industrial history is also part of its story. Uranium mining began in Löbichau in 1968. The Red Tower is considered a landmark of the period of economic change in the community. The year provides a specific point of reference, while the tower points to a period of change. This offers two different perspectives on local history: the dated beginning of uranium mining and a landmark associated with economic change.

More to discover in the Altenburger Land

In the wider Altenburger Land destination, gentle hills, extensive forests and idyllic bathing lakes shape the landscape. The routes also offer different options: the Pleiße Cycle Route runs through the Altenburger Land, as does the Luther Trail, which can be followed as a pilgrimage route. The modern Neuseen-Challenge long-distance hiking trail also passes through the Altenburger Land and can be identified by a bright neon-yellow shoe serving as a waymarker. Cycling, pilgrimage and long-distance hiking therefore offer different starting points for planning a trip.

The cultural scene in the Altenburger Land ranges from buildings and collections to regional stories. Altenburg Residential Palace stands on a porphyry rock and houses the Palace and Playing Card Museum. The Playing Card Museum is one of the oldest and most extensive museums of its kind in Europe. The Mauritianum Natural History Museum displays a historic bird collection, fossils from lignite opencast mines and an interactive area about local flora and fauna. A visit to Posterstein Castle Museum includes the castle dungeon and climbing the 25-metre-high keep; check their availability before your trip.

Local food and stories about the region can also play a part: the Schmecktouren in Altenburg combine a city tour with regional food and stories about the people and traditions of the region. Dates and booking conditions may change; check them before making plans.

Choose the right focus for your accommodation search

When looking for accommodation, you can first decide what you want your stay to focus on: Löbichau’s gardens and landscapes, its local history, or other experiences in the Altenburger Land. If you would like to combine several interests, you can weigh up the different options—for example, nature, cycling, hiking, museums and regional food.

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Saara, Gößnitz, Fockendorf, Nischwitz, Rositz, Schmölln, Göllnitz, Heukewalde.

Go to the wider travel overview: Altenburger Land.