Landscape spirit, culture and pyramid soul
Cottbus is surrounded by nature
Take a leisurely stroll in the Spreeauenpark and or visit the Branitz Castle in the Fürst-Pückler-Park where you can marvel at the unique water pyramid.
The Spreewald can be reached on the extensive network of bike paths and is a popular destination for families. Th e Spreewald is known for its alder forests on wetlands (designated a biosphere reserve by UNESCO) and draws visitors to the region all year round.
Former open pit coal mines are being converted into nature and recreational areas for water sports and many other leisure activities.
The lake district of the Lausitzer Seenland is becoming one of Europe’s largest artificial water landscapes. The largest artificial lake in eastern Germany is being created on the outskirts of Cottbus and will be finished in just a few years.
Cottbus is full of energy
Cottbus is not one among many, rather it is several cities in one. The Lausitz metropolis, business location, university city, sport city, city of energy, gateway to the Spreewald… Visitors to the green city on the Spree River are always amazed at the variety here. In many areas Cottbus (not least due to the BTU) is a forerunner in development.
For instance in ICT and in environmental and medical technology. This applies especially to the energy sector, traditionally a strong suite in the region. Th is sector is a prime example of what makes this city great: research and business coming together to pave the way into the future. Th is cosmopolitan city is home to students, engineers, researchers, doctors, medical specialists and artists from all over the globe and each one of them makes the city more attractive with their language, their culture and their cuisine.
In a city like this the university library doesn’t have to resemble all others. Th e avant-garde building was created by the Herzog and de Meuron architect team which also won the most prestigious prizes for their work on the Olympic stadium in Beijing.
Cotbus has a thriving culture
Cotbuss also has some cultural surprises in store. Th e city centre has been meticulously restored: the gothic Oberkirche (church), mediaeval walls and the unique art nouveau theatre are just a few of the architectural highlights. Cottbus celebrates its theatre with the fi nest productions in opera, plays, ballet and orchestra.
The “Night of Creative Minds” in October is but one opportunity to delve into culture. The Dieselkraftwerk art museum housing Brandenburg’s art collections, the delightful Apothekemuseum and the Carl Blechen Collection are open year round.
Cottbus is Germany’s largest bilingual city as it serves as the capital of the Niederlausitzer Sorbs/Wends which is why the city also bears the name Chóśebuz. The world’s preeminent eastern European festival pays tribute to the city’s Slavic roots.
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