At Felixsee, an artificially created lake and an observation tower offering a special view of the Lusatian landscape come together. This makes planning your day a straightforward choice: spend time on the lakeshore or take in the view from above. The differences between the shores also matter when planning a visit to the bathing spots.
Lakeshore and views at Felixsee
Felixsee was created as a result of regional mining. Its clear blue water and sandy shore areas define the character of the lake. There are numerous bathing spots on the east shore, which can be reached on foot via a wide forest path. The lake and path give your visit a distinct landscape focus, without requiring any particular programme.
Conditions are different on the west shore: the bathing spots below the bungalow settlement are permanently closed because of the risk of landslides resulting from past mining. Follow the local safety signs there. This means you can choose a shore not only for its scenery, but also in light of the restrictions currently in force.
The Felixsee observation tower offers another perspective. It is 36 metres high and has 160 steps. From the upper platform, you can see across the Lusatian forest landscape and the Muskau Fold with its gorges and giesers. The tower thus provides a vertical contrast to spending time by the water: instead of experiencing the shore and lake from below, you can look out over a wider landscape from above.
Free parking is available near the observation tower. This fixed landmark is helpful for finding your way around; the eastern lakeshore area, on the other hand, can be reached on foot via the wide forest path. If you want to explore both sides of Felixsee, keep the permanently closed bathing spots on the west shore and the safety signs in mind.
More topics in the wider destination of Spree-Neiße
Beyond Felixsee, the wider destination of Spree-Neiße encompasses a range of landscape and cultural themes. The East German Rose Garden in Forst (Lausitz) is a 17-hectare park. Visitors can see tens of thousands of roses there, in almost 1,000 varieties. Its botanical diversity is distinctly different from the lake and forest landscape that defines Felixsee.
The regional routes also offer a variety of highlights. The Spree Cycle Route crosses the Spree-Neiße region for about 60 kilometres and runs mostly along paved river dykes. The Lower Lusatian Mining Tour passes active open-cast lignite mines and recultivated landscapes. The Prince Pückler Route focuses on examples of landscape design from Pückler’s time and the present day. These themes can be seen as different ways of exploring the region: river landscapes, mining and designed cultural landscapes.
Spree-Neiße also offers several cultural attractions. The Sorbian Impressions tour provides insights into the life and traditions of the Sorbian/Wendish minority in the region. The Archaeotechnical Centre in Welzow is an interactive museum with a large outdoor area and the exhibition “People – Wood – Archaeology”. Events and workshops for the general public take place there by prior registration; check the current programme and registration requirements before planning a visit. The Ironworks and Fishing Museum in Peitz features an exhibition on the construction history of the Peitz ironworks, drawing on historical sources, maps, sketches and photographs.
Regional specialities offer another way to explore the area: Spreewald is known for pickled cucumbers in sour, spiced or mustard varieties, linseed oil with quark, yeast pancakes and Spreewald fish.
Discover more destinations: Schenkendöbern, Kolkwitz, Peitz, Burg, Spremberg, Teichland, Hornow-Wadelsdorf, Heinersbrück
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