Bautzen

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Bautzen

Gaze up at the stately town hall and a skyline of medieval towers and church spires in this beautifully preserved riverside town.

Bautzen is a quaint medieval town perched atop a hill in the picturesque region of Saxony. Overlooking the Spree River, Bautzen is among the largest towns in the Upper Lusatia area and is distinctive for its rows of churches and towers. Amble through the well-preserved medieval centre for a glimpse of the town’s charms.

Stroll along the riverside promenade for picturesque views of the trees and meadows surrounding the water. A little to the east of the river is the historic quarter, which contains the Bautzen Rathaus. Admire the Baroque yellow façade and clock tower from the spacious plaza of Hauptmarkt.

Visit the Cathedral of St. Peter in the central part of the old town. The cathedral dates back to the 15th century and its architecture is an elegant mix of Baroque and Gothic styles. See an exhibition at the technical museum housed within the Old Water Tower, which supplied the town between the 16th and 20th centuries.

Enjoy a meal at one of the restaurants and pubs in the town centre. Try typical Upper Lusatia cooking and enjoy a local pilsner in a beer garden. Learn about the culture and history of the region at the Sorbian Museum. The Sorbs arrived here in the 6th century and a speak Slavic dialect more similar to Polish or Czech than German.

Find out about the town’s dark past and its two historic prisons. The former Stasi prison known as Bautzen II was converted into the Bautzen Memorial, which pays tribute to victims of both prisons.

The town’s domestic airport, Flugplatz Bautzen, can be reached from several locations across Germany. You can also fly to Dresden Airport and drive east for less than 1 hour to get here. Alternatively, take the railway around the many villages in Saxony. Expect snowfall in winter and warm summer months that are fairly wet.

Bautzen’s medieval walls contain a fascinating past and a rich blend of cultural traditions.

Best Western Plus Hotel Bautzen

Best Western Plus Hotel Bautzen

4 out of 5
Wendischer Graben 20, Bautzen, Saxony
The price is €84 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
€84
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Bautzen. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hauptmarkt and Schloss Ortenburg ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (127 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2024

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Hotel Garden

Hotel Garden

Niederkainaer Str. 3, Bautzen, SN
The price is €100 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
€100
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bautzen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Hauptmarkt and Schloss Ortenburg are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (64 reviews)
"Outdated furniture but in a good state clean and tidy."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2024

Hotel Garden
DORMERO Hotel Hoyerswerda

DORMERO Hotel Hoyerswerda

Bautzener Allee 1a, Hoyerswerda, SN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €71 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
€71
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hoyerswerda. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (162 reviews)
"Very good"

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

DORMERO Hotel Hoyerswerda
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Spreeblick Apartments

Spreeblick Apartments

Dresdener Str. 2, Bautzen, SN
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Bautzen. Enjoy free WiFi and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Old Waterworks and Hauptmarkt are located ...
"Very comfortable, clean apartments in a great area! I love the huge windows overlooking the Spree. So beautiful!!"

Reviewed on 9 Apr 2024

Spreeblick Apartments
GUTSHOF Schirgiswalde

GUTSHOF Schirgiswalde

Adolf-Kolping-Straße 17, Schirgiswalde-Kirschau, SN
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Schirgiswalde-Kirschau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Skigebiet am Malzerberg ...
GUTSHOF Schirgiswalde
Vacation home at the gateway to Saxon Switzerland

Vacation home at the gateway to Saxon Switzerland

Dürrröhrsdorf-Dittersbach
Stay at this vacation home in Duerrroehrsdorf-Dittersbach. Enjoy a garden, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions SteinReich Adventure Land ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"We zijn hier een aantal dagen geweest, omdat we op doorreis waren. Hadden het erg naar ons zin en wilden nog wel langer blijven! Prima vakantiewoning. Netjes afgewerkt en veel faciliteiten. Mooi uitzicht. Dichtbij natuurgebied.De kinderen vermaakten zich goed in de tuin en vonden het leuk om voorbij ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Vacation home at the gateway to Saxon Switzerland
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