Großkoschen offers a swimming beach, a marina and seasonal theatre; it is also the starting and finishing point of the 18-kilometre cycling circuit around Lake Senftenberg.
Marina, Boating and Swimming
The marina in Großkoschen is open to visitors and offers berths, boat hire, visitor services, accommodation and an ice cream café. In the wider destination of Senftenberg, Expeditours at the harbour camp in the Großkoschen district offers taster courses in sailing and stand-up paddleboarding. The company also rents out rowing boats, pedal boats, sailboats, motorboats and canoes there. This means visitors can choose from courses and different types of boats as various water sports options. Marina services and boat rentals may vary seasonally; check what is available for your travel dates.
There is a beach for swimming in Großkoschen. The Großkoschen bathing beach has snack bars, restaurants and a beach bar. Parking for the circular route is available at the bathing beach and at the harbour camp. Dining options and parking availability may vary seasonally.
Accommodation options include places to stay at the marina and in the family park.
Cycling Circuit and Water Connections
The circular route around Lake Senftenberg is 18 kilometres long, is recommended for cyclists, and starts and ends in Großkoschen. The distance is a specific point of difference when choosing between the cycling circuit and a water-based activity: the route covers a stated distance, while the beach and marina offer swimming and boating options. The “Santa Barbara” passenger boat operates on Lake Senftenberg and allows cyclists to shorten part of the circuit. Check the timetable before planning your trip.
The Koschen Canal connects Lake Senftenberg with Lake Geierswalde and is navigable. If you plan to include the water route, check operating rules and access conditions before setting out.
Seasonal Theatre by the Lake
The amphitheatre of NEUE BÜHNE Senftenberg is in Großkoschen, right beside Lake Senftenberg. It opened in May 2001. Performances take place seasonally and depend on the programme. If you want to include a theatre visit in your stay, check the programme and dates before making firm plans.
Culture in the Wider Destination of Senftenberg
In the wider destination of Senftenberg, the Museum of Senftenberg Castle and Fortress and the Lausitz Art Collection are located in the castle park in the town centre, between the market square and the town harbour. The art collection in the castle comprises more than 2,500 works by over 130 painters, graphic artists and sculptors, including works by Ernst Barlach and Carl Lohse. The Renaissance complex of the castle and fortress was built in the 16th century on the foundations of a medieval castle to secure the Saxon border. The art collection and the history of the castle offer a different cultural focus from the seasonal stage programme in Großkoschen.
Another place in the wider destination of Senftenberg is the garden city of Marga in the Brieske district. It was built in the early 20th century as a residential estate for workers of Ilse Bergbau AG in the late Art Nouveau style, and is considered Germany’s oldest garden city. Visitors can explore its history on foot or by bicycle at eleven stops equipped with a modern information and wayfinding system.
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