Kretzschau: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Lake Kretzschau was formed from the former Groitzschen II open-pit mine through groundwater inflow. Those wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Kretzschau can then continue searching for accommodation.

Nature

The lake covers 25 hectares and reaches a depth of approximately 45 metres at its deepest point. It is fed by a stream and a groundwater spring.

Swimming and ball games are possible at Lake Kretzschau. Boat and bicycle rental services support activities on and around the lake. The beach terrace offers refreshments and home-style cooking.

A small campsite at Lake Kretzschau accommodates seasonal campers and daily campers by prior reservation. A youth hostel is also located directly beside the lake and offers accommodation for larger groups.

Getting Around

Kretzschau is integrated into the regional cycle network via the Zuckerbahn cycle path. The B 180 provides a connection to the surrounding area. The nearest railway connection is in Zeitz; via Zeitz, Kretzschau is connected to the long-distance Elster cycle path.

Culture and Wine

The wine landscape along the White Elster in the municipality of Kretzschau can be explored on foot or by bicycle. Wine tastings and wine purchases are available at the Salsitz vinotheque.

In Grana, within the municipality of Kretzschau, the vineyards of the Hubertus Triebe winery are registered in the German Vineyard Register under the name Salsitzer Englischer Garten. The church in Hollsteitz has a pulpit altar with life-size figures.

More local pages: Elsteraue, Balgstädt, Schönburg, Langendorf, Naumburg/Saale, Karsdorf, Laucha An Der Unstrut, Meineweh.

To the main travel overview: Burgenlandkreis.