Lübbenau/Spreewald

Geschichte

Lübbenau is a town of 17,897 in the Oberspreewald-Lausitz district of Brandenburg, Germany. It is located in the Spreewald about 82km southeast of Berlin.HistoryLübbenau was first mentioned in a sales document in 1315 but is believed to be much older due to excavations below the castle that show settlement from the 8th or 9th century.From 1364 to 1635, Lübbenau was part of the Kingdom of Bohemia, and then until 1815 Lübbenau was a part of the Electorate of Saxony. From 1815 to 1918, Lübbenau was governed by the Kingdom of Prussia.AdministrationThe city comprises the following quarters (Ortsteile): Lübbenau/Spreewald Bischdorf Boblitz Groß Beuchow, comprising Klein Beuchow Groß Klessow, comprising Klein Klessow and Redlitz Groß Lübbenau Hindenberg Klein Radden, comprising Radden Kittlitz, comprising Eisdorf, Lichtenau and Schönfeld Krimnitz Lehde Leipe Ragow ZerkwitzDemographyDetailed data sources are to be found in the Wikimedia Commons.SightsLübbenau offers a variety of sights. Departing from the old town center, visitors can explore the marina with its traditional boats, or a castle which set in a nicely arranged park, including an orangerie with a cafe and a hotel. There are cycling routes to nearby villages, and boat rides are popular with tourists. The city wall's history dates back to the Middle Ages and the museum next to the city gate offers insights into the architecture as well as the rich history of the region.