Discover Tauer: Sorbian Traditions and Landscapes
Accommodation in Tauer
Tauer brings together a vibrant Sorbian tradition, village history and the surrounding landscapes. Throughout the year, the village celebrates Carnival (zapust), Easter (jatšy), the raising of the maypole (majski bom), the harvest festival (žnjowny swezen) and rooster plucking (lapanje kokota). There are also places where you can learn about the history of the village and region. When choosing a holiday apartment, you can therefore consider whether you want to discover Tauer mainly for its culture, its landscapes or both.
Former school in Tauer, Landkreis Spree-Neiße, Brandenburg.
Photo: J.-H. Janßen via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Landscapes north and south of Tauer
North of Tauer lie Lake Großsee and the adjoining Pinnower Läuche and Tauersche Eichen nature reserves. These protected areas are part of Schlaubetal Nature Park. Lake Großsee is known for its very clear water and sandy beaches. South of Tauer stretch the Laßzinswiesen, a lowland area that belongs to the Vorspreewald. The two directions therefore lead to different landscape features: to the north, the lake and nature reserves are the main points of reference; to the south, the lowland landscape of the Vorspreewald.
The location of the local history museum also provides a direct link to the surrounding area: its farm complex is right next to the cycle path to Lake Großsee, in the direction of Lake Pinnower See and Schlaubetal. Anyone interested in village history will find a starting point here for exploring a subject that extends beyond the village into the surrounding landscape.
Village history at the local museum and church
Tauer Local History Museum is housed in a former village bakery. It has a permanent exhibition on the Sorbian or Wendish history of the village. The museum also includes a traditional farm garden and an herb garden. The site thus brings together local history, everyday culture and the layout of the farm complex.
A separate section is dedicated to Fryco Rocha. The Fryco Rocha Cabinet focuses on his work as a teacher in Tauer from 1891 to 1915: he taught in Lower Sorbian, even though this was prohibited. Rocha wrote around 300 stories and songs for his lessons. Anyone interested in language and teaching can also connect the exhibition with this specific story of his life and work.
The Evangelical Church of Tauer adds another perspective on the village’s history. It was built from 1789 to 1790 as a branch church of Peitz. Inside is a pulpit altar whose pulpit is thought to date from around 1600. The small organ, built in 1852, was made by Christoph and Wilhelm Schröter of Sonnewalde. The building’s history, altar and organ each reflect a different period; together, they make the church another destination for anyone interested in Tauer’s historical and cultural heritage.
More to discover in the Spree-Neiße destination area
The wider Spree-Neiße destination area offers other distinct landscape and cultural themes. The East German Rose Garden in Forst (Lausitz) is a 17-hectare park with tens of thousands of roses in almost 1,000 varieties. The Spreewald, meanwhile, is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and a characteristic inland delta landscape. Its culinary specialities include pickled cucumbers in sour, spiced or mustard varieties, linseed oil with quark, yeast pancakes and Spreewald fish. These are examples of the wider Spree-Neiße destination area, not features of Tauer.
If you are particularly interested in the landscape, you can include the areas to the north and south as distinct themes in your plans. To explore other parts of the Spree-Neiße destination area, you could also consider garden culture and the landscape of the Spreewald. This way, you can choose a holiday apartment in Tauer based on the experiences that matter most to you on your trip.
Discover more destinations: Forst, Schmogrow-Fehrow, Turnow-Preilack, Schenkendöbern, Groß Schacksdorf-Simmersdorf, Werben, Teichland, Döbern.
Go to the wider travel overview: Spree-Neiße.
