Bautzen

Pick and choose from the town’s great museums: Bautzen Museum is perfect for a deep dive into the town’s 1,000 years of history, featuring around 400,000 exhibits. If you want to learn more about the culture of the Slavic minority, head to the Sorbian Museum. The local Mustard Museum, St. Peter's Cathedral Treasury and the “Alte Wasserkunst” tower are further options.

On a guided city tour, you will learn more about the history of Bautzen with its more than 1,000 historic buildings and monuments. Themed tours with "Monk Eusebius" or "Executioner Hans" offer very special insights, or you can set off by yourself, using an audio-video guide.

Bautzen’s historic old town offers plenty of cosy spots where you can recharge your batteries. Especially along Reichenstraße – the city’s elegant main street lined with Baroque façades – you’ll find a wide selection of cafés, restaurants and small boutiques. At "Evi’s Deko & Café", for example, you can enjoy delicious and creative cakes while browsing (and buying) charming decorative items.

Clear water, golden sand – yes, that’s exactly what you’ll find outside Bautzen’s historic walls. Bautzen reservoir can easily be reached by bike for a relaxing afternoon swim, boating or a round of crazy golf. And how does a drink in the local Ocean Beach Bar sound?

Tonight is all about local culinary specialities, such as some freshly caught Lusatian fish or Sorbian food as served at the historic "Wjelbik" restaurant where you can choose from hearty dishes including corn-fed chicken sausage or ox fillet. Adventurous foodies can order a very special cocktail, prepared with the famous local mustard made in Bautzen!