A practical planning advantage: The walk from Lübbenau harbour to Lehde is possible year-round, and the Großes Spreewaldhafen Lübbenau offers punt trips 365 days a year. Other options for your stay include paddling along quiet canals, visiting historic places and sampling regional specialities.

Waterways on foot, by punt or by paddle

The punt trips offered at the Großes Spreewaldhafen include tours through Lehde, trips to Wotschofska, lock trips and tours that visit several places. The options differ both in the places they visit and in the type of tour: alongside the route through Lehde and the trip to Wotschofska, there is the special format of a lock trip and trips with several stops. Lübbenau also offers paddling on quiet Spreewald canals. This gives you a choice of different ways to explore: on foot, by punt or by paddle.

Old town, castle and regional history

Lübbenau’s historic town centre is characterised by winding lanes and historic townhouses. The Baroque St. Nikolai parish church dominates the old town. The architecture offers different points of interest: the lanes and townhouses on the one hand, and the striking church on the other. Lübbenau Castle is a historic castle dating from the 16th century, surrounded by a park.

The Spreewald Museum in the gatehouse presents regional history and an exhibition about the Spreewald railway. At the Lehde open-air museum, interactive activities recreate traditional rural tasks. The two museums focus on different topics: the Spreewald Museum explores regional history and the railway, while the interactive activities in Lehde centre on former rural occupations.

Sample Spreewald specialities

At the Gurkenmeile by the large harbour, you can sample and buy Spreewald cucumber varieties and other regional specialities. This adds a culinary focus to the cultural and water-based experiences. If you would like to discover regional products, you can combine tasting and shopping here.

Water landscape and nature

Lübbenau/Spreewald is located in the Spreewald UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The Spreewald offers picturesque waterways, while hiking trails through the area provide access to its flora and fauna. This gives you different ways to experience the landscape when planning your trip: enjoy water-based activities, explore nature on hiking trails, or combine your stay with visits to historic places and museums.

The wider destination of Oberspreewald-Lausitz

Hiking routes in Oberspreewald-Lausitz district range from 4 to 32 km. There are cycling routes from 40 km, including independent or guided multi-day tours with good opportunities for breaks and refreshments. More than 580 km of signposted cycling routes connect areas between the Spreewald and the Kmehlener Berge, as well as linking southern Brandenburg with Saxony and northern Brandenburg. These cycling and hiking options complement Lübbenau/Spreewald’s local focus on punt trips, culture and regional specialities at district level.

Choose the focus of your stay

You can organise your stay around your interests without filling every day with a packed schedule. Choose a few highlights and leave room to experience the destination’s different sides.

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See the full travel overview: Oberspreewald-Lausitz.