Luckau
Accommodation in Luckau
Luckau invites you to discover the city’s history in different ways: on a walk along the fully preserved city wall, at the Lower Lusatia Museum, or on a guided tour exploring historical themes. Other highlights include the Baroque old town, St. Nikolai Hall Church and walks through the themed gardens on Schlossberg. You can tailor your stay to the experiences that interest you most—from culture and history to outdoor activities in green surroundings.
City wall and Baroque town centre
The fully preserved city wall is about 1.8 km long, encloses the old town centre and is ideal for a walk. Its length gives your stroll a clear framework without requiring you to set a particular pace. If you want to explore Luckau on foot, you can make the wall the focus of your walk and take in the historic town centre, characterised by Baroque gabled houses. These houses shape the appearance of the old town; the city wall brings its enclosed historic centre to life as a townscape.
St. Nikolai is another of Luckau’s defining cultural landmarks. Visitors are drawn to the impressive hall church by the sounds of its richly decorated Donator organ. Alongside an outdoor walk, the city thus offers another way to connect with its history and culture. If you are particularly interested in churches, historic buildings or organ music, you can take these aspects into account when choosing your experiences in Luckau.
Experience history at the Lower Lusatia Museum
The Lower Lusatia Museum is housed in a former Dominican monastery, which was later used as a prison and was associated with inmates such as Karl Liebknecht. The building’s changing uses alone offer different perspectives on its history. The permanent exhibition “Luckau – Gateway to Lower Lusatia. People, Culture, Nature” explores the diverse development of the city and its surroundings. A visit to the museum therefore goes beyond a single historical subject, also taking cultural and natural aspects into account.
Interactive audio and media stations are designed for children and adults. There is also an audio guide featuring stories from the former prison. If you are travelling with children, you will find activities here that expressly invite you to listen and take part; at the same time, the visit can deepen adults’ understanding of the historical themes. The museum and city tours offer different ways to learn about Luckau’s past.
Guided tours, puzzles and walks
Luckau offers a range of city tours throughout the year. These include tours following in Napoleon’s footsteps, a nighttime walk through historic Luckau, and a tour exploring the history of churches, monasteries and prisons against the backdrop of the Reformation. Choosing a theme helps you decide what to focus on during your visit: you can learn about a historical figure, discover the city at night, or focus on religious and institutional history.
For a playful exploration of the city’s history, the cultural game “Luckau – Beautiful to Conquer” invites you on a discovery tour with puzzles. If you prefer to explore without the puzzles, you can choose one of the walks on Schlossberg: Luckau’s themed gardens invite you to enjoy a leisurely stroll. They complement the more history-focused experiences with an opportunity to spend time outdoors.
The town and nature in the wider travel region
Nature activities can also play a part in your holiday plans. The wider travel region of the Lower Lusatian Ridge Nature Park offers opportunities for hiking, cycling and wildlife watching. These activities are available in the wider region and complement the cultural experiences and walks in Luckau itself. So if you are looking for a holiday apartment in Luckau, you can first consider whether your stay will focus mainly on the town’s history and culture, or whether activities in the wider region are also important to you.
Other places to discover include Egsdorf and Görlsdorf.
For the overview of the wider travel region: Dahme-Spreewald.
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