Alt Zauche-Wußwerk combines a distinctive village setting with a range of ways to explore the Spreewald. Alt Zauche is surrounded by meadows and forest and lies on the northern side of the Hochwald in the Oberspreewald. When planning your trip, it is worth distinguishing between the sights in the village itself, tours starting in Alt Zauche and activities in the wider Oberspreewald area.
Brick Houses, Meadows and the Hochwald
Brick houses shape the village setting of Alt Zauche. Some of these homes have retained their original form and design. Together with the surrounding meadows and woodland, they give the village a distinctive character that puts architecture and nature centre stage. The Hochwald adds its own distinctive landscape: it is characterised by trees several hundred years old and numerous picturesque waterways.
Alt Zauche also has a long history. The village was first mentioned in a document in 1347 under the name “Alte Niewe”. The early form of its name and the preserved design of some brick houses offer different ways to explore the village’s history and its appearance today.
Boat Trips and Waterways
Alt Zauche is considered an ideal starting point for boat trips into the Hochwald. From the Alt Zauche ferry harbour, the route passes through the first lock and into the protected alder woodland of the Hochwald. If you are planning this particular trip, you can follow its stated route: the ferry harbour, lock and woodland form a specific sequence.
Another distinct landmark is the boat landing on the Nordfließ associated with Wußwerk. It is more than 5 km outside the village. Check the exact departure point locally before your trip. Individual punt trips are also offered on the waterways of the Oberspreewald, and paddling tours on these waterways are another option. Carriage and covered-wagon rides are also among the visitor activities in the Alt Zauche district.
Tours on Land
Cycling tours from Alt Zauche explore the landscape of the Spreewald Biosphere Reserve. Wußwerk is considered a starting point for driving and hiking routes. Alongside trips on the water, tours on land therefore offer another distinct focus. The activities mentioned relate to different places and routes, so it is helpful to keep the starting point for your chosen activity in mind when planning.
The Wider Region: Dahme-Spreewald
The wider travel destination of Dahme-Spreewald extends beyond Alt Zauche-Wußwerk, offering a broader landscape and cultural setting. Together with the Spreewald, the Dahme Lake District is part of the travel region in the district of Dahme-Spreewald, which offers natural, historical and cultural attractions. The “Dahme-Heideseen” Nature Park is another natural area in the region: it is located in the districts of Dahme-Spreewald and Oder-Spree and encompasses more than 100 lakes.
The district of Dahme-Spreewald has more than 1,000 km of well-developed, fully signposted cycle paths. They connect landscapes and destinations in the Spreewald and the Dahme Lake District. Check route conditions before setting out. Another cultural and historical highlight in the wider travel destination is the Funkerberg Museum, at the authentic site of the first German radio broadcast. A Christmas concert was broadcast from Königs Wusterhausen on 22 December 1920.
Discover more destinations: Märkisch-Buchholz, Märkische Heide, Schwielochsee, Lübben, Wildau, Eichwalde, Golßen, Niederlehme.
Go to the wider travel overview: Dahme-Spreewald.
