Forst (Lausitz) offers several ways to explore: cycling along the Lusatian Neisse, paddling on an artificial town canal, discovering industrial history outdoors, and enjoying garden art and nature. Each option has a different focus, helping you tailor your visit to your interests.

Cycling and paddling in Forst

Near Forst, the Oder–Neiße Cycle Route follows the top of the flood embankment along the Lusatian Neisse. The Mühlgraben offers a different way to get around: this artificial town canal runs through Forst and can be explored by paddle. Numerous launch and landing points are marked. The cycle route focuses on the stretch along the river embankment, while the Mühlgraben offers paddling on a waterway through the town. These are two distinct activities to choose from during your stay, rather than a single combined route.

Forst also has its own venue for cycling sport: the Forst Cycling and Equestrian Stadium features a 400-metre concrete oval. National and international cycling competitions have been held there in the past and continue to take place today. So, in addition to the cycling route along the river embankment, the competitions and the stadium itself are also worth considering. For planning purposes, this is a different kind of cycling experience from a ride on the Oder–Neiße Cycle Route.

Industrial history on foot and in the museum

The Industrial Heritage Trail is a permanent open-air exhibition. Information boards are located at historically significant industrial sites throughout Forst. The guided “Tour de Forst” follows the town’s industrial heritage educational trail and brings the history of the former cloth-making town to life at selected locations. You can explore industrial history through the information boards at the sites or as part of a guided tour.

Regular guided tours are offered in Forst. Families, groups and clubs can request a tour for a date of their choice. Forst can be explored on foot, by bike, in the East German Rose Garden and at the Forst Museum. Check the latest dates and availability for the Tour de Forst before your trip.

The Forst Museum of Textile and Industrial History of Lusatia focuses on the region’s textile and industrial history. If you are planning a museum visit, check the latest visitor information in advance. This lets you plan the museum as a cultural attraction in its own right, distinct in subject matter from the open-air trail’s information boards and the guided tour.

Rose garden and landscape

Tens of thousands of rose bushes in almost 1,000 varieties grow across 17 hectares at the East German Rose Garden in Forst (Lausitz). The historic park combines garden art, botanical diversity and landscape architecture. Its extensive collection highlights the botanical side, while the character of the park invites you to appreciate its designed gardens and landscapes. If you are interested in both, the rose garden offers a distinct focus alongside cycling and industrial history.

A different kind of landscape awaits you northwest of Forst: the Euloer Bruch is a lowland area of around 83 hectares and a refuge for many rare and endangered plant and animal species. Its walking trails invite you to discover nature. Unlike the historic rose garden, with its combination of garden art and landscape architecture, this is a lowland habitat. You can choose between a designed park and a nature walk.

Practical information for your stay

The outdoor swimming pool in Forst (Lausitz) is at Ringstraße 7, 03149 Forst (Lausitz). If you plan to visit, check the latest opening information in advance. It is also worth checking the relevant visitor information or dates for the museum and guided tours before your trip.

When searching for a hotel, you can first decide what you want your visit to focus on: cycling or paddling, industrial history, the rose garden or a walk in the Euloer Bruch. This way, your search for a hotel in Forst can reflect the activities you actually plan to do.

Discover more destinations: Guben, Burg, Döbern, Drebkau, Neuhausen/Spree, Schmogrow-Fehrow, Heinersbrück, Peitz.

For the regional travel overview: Spree-Neiße.