Discover Döbern: Churches, Lake and Glass
Accommodation in Döbern
Döbern offers several themes to consider when planning a trip: churches from different periods, a local history museum with a workshop, Eichwege bathing lake and a 17.5-metre-high glass pyramid. Whether you are primarily interested in local history, a stay by the water or the glass workshop, these highlights can help you choose a holiday apartment in Döbern.
Churches from Different Periods
The Evangelical Christ Church in Döbern was built in 1907/1908; its organ dates from 1910. The Catholic Corpus Christi Church is neo-Gothic, and its foundation stone was laid on 2 July 1905. A different period is represented in Eichwege, a district of Döbern: there stands a listed fieldstone church built around 1500. The construction dates offer a concrete comparison—from the church dating to around 1500 to the two churches from the early 20th century.
Local History at the Museum
The Döbern local history museum presents changing exhibitions on the history of the town and region. Topics include the local history of Döbern and Eichwege, the history of the building, trade and commerce, and the schools. A small farmhouse kitchen is also on display. Anyone interested in how the town has changed will find several different perspectives on its history here, not just an overview of individual buildings.
A glassmaking and grinding workshop can be visited in the outbuilding of the local history museum. It complements the museum’s themes with a workshop dedicated to glassmaking and grinding. Before your visit, you can check the museum’s current opening hours and the visiting arrangements for the workshop.
Eichwege Bathing Lake and Events
Eichwege bathing lake lies south of the town on the B 115, in Döbern’s Eichwege district. The facilities listed there include two car parks, lifeguards, a playground, a water slide, toilets, changing rooms and a snack bar. As seasonal opening times and facilities may change, check the latest information before your visit.
Events in Döbern include Easter bonfires, the raising of the Maypole and the Oktoberfest at the Döbern Fire Brigade’s Wies’n. A beach volleyball tournament is also traditionally held in July, and the Neptune Festival is regularly celebrated in August. If one of these events is important to your trip, check the dates for the year you plan to visit.
The Glass Pyramid as a Distinctive Highlight
The Cristalica company’s glass pyramid is part of Cristalica Kingdom. It houses 2,000 square metres of retail space across two levels. At 17.5 metres high, it offers a different highlight from the churches and local history museum: the focus here is on a large, distinctive glass structure with retail space. If you would like to include the pyramid in your plans, find out about current visiting options in advance.
The Wider Travel Destination of Spree-Neiße
The wider travel destination of Spree-Neiße also offers distinctive natural and cultural attractions. The East German Rose Garden in Forst (Lausitz) covers 17 hectares; visitors can admire tens of thousands of roses in nearly 1,000 varieties. The Spreewald is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and a characteristic inland delta landscape. These regional examples broaden the picture of Spree-Neiße; the highlights of Döbern presented here are local history, a bathing lake and a glass pyramid.
Discover more destinations: Schenkendöbern, Spremberg, Kolkwitz, Drebkau, Burg, Felixsee, Schmogrow-Fehrow, Teichland.
View the wider travel overview: Spree-Neiße.
