Discover Taubenheim/Spree

Taubenheim/Spree combines a remarkable local history with unusual discoveries and hiking trails through the countryside. The numerous sundials, Taubenberg with its trails, and historic landmarks such as the Taubenheim Hall Church and the half-timbered house “Max Panitz” are particularly distinctive. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Taubenheim/Spree, you can therefore tailor your stay entirely to your preferred travel theme: exploring the town, nature, outdoor activities, or a varied combination of these.

Sundials as a distinctive feature of the town

The Sundial Trail leads through Taubenheim and showcases 36 different sundials in gardens and on house walls and gables. This connects exploring the town with a specific theme that can be discovered step by step at various locations. For planning your trip, this is an interesting way not merely to head for a single destination, but to experience the town through its houses, gardens, and façades.

Taubenheim/Spree can also be explored as a sundial village on an easy, 6.29 km circular trail. This route leads to 53 historic and modern sundials on house walls and gables and in gardens. You can explore it independently or discover it as part of a guided tour by prior registration. This provides different ways to see the town, depending on whether you prefer to explore on your own or discover the sundials as part of a guided tour.

History reflected in the townscape

A prominent historic building is the “Max Panitz” residential and commercial building. It is a half-timbered house in the center of Taubenheim that shapes the townscape. Those interested in regional architectural styles will find a specific starting point here for exploring the history of the town.

Taubenheim’s church history also goes back a long way. In 1524, the church in Taubenheim, together with the church in Oppach, was among the first rural Lutheran congregations in the entire Upper Lusatia where the Reformation was carried out and communion under both kinds was introduced. The Taubenheim Hall Church, which was fully extended to the west, was consecrated on November 19, 1775, after 18 years of construction. These dates provide a clear chronological framework for the town’s history and make Taubenheim an interesting destination for travelers who wish to combine landscapes and culture.

Hiking between Taubenberg, Schalenbruch, and Wachtberg

Taubenberg offers several opportunities for nature and hiking experiences. Hiking trails lead over Taubenberg, which, at 455.9 m, is the highest elevation in the village of Taubenheim. The Taubenberg nature trail passes the Schalenbruch. This is a disused quarry filled with water, surrounded by steep rock faces and offering places to rest.

The Monument Trail Tour 2 offers a different historical perspective. It explores the northern part of Taubenheim by way of its monuments and includes a detour to Wachtberg. Wachtberg is designated as an area natural monument and offers expansive views over Taubenheim. When planning your day, you can therefore choose between a nature-focused route at Schalenbruch, exploring the sundials, and a monument-themed circular walk.

More destinations for varied days

Taubenheim also has the solar-heated Weißbachtal Adventure Pool. The attractions are complemented by an open-air exhibition of agricultural machinery with a leisure facility near the railway station. These destinations expand the options for days when you do not want to focus exclusively on hiking or exploring local history. Depending on the interests of your travel group, your stay can thus combine water activities, historical themes, outdoor activities, and different ways of exploring the town.

The right accommodation for planning your trip

When looking for accommodation in Taubenheim/Spree, it is worth first deciding on the pace you want for your stay. If you would like to explore the sundials and townscape in detail, the paths through the town will be the focus. For nature-oriented days, the hiking trails over Taubenberg, the nature trail at Schalenbruch, or Monument Trail Tour 2 offer specific travel ideas. The Weißbachtal Adventure Pool and the open-air exhibition, in turn, provide different points of interest.

A holiday apartment or holiday home should therefore suit the combination you are planning for your stay: cultural discoveries, circular walks, landscapes, and leisure activities. Taubenheim/Spree offers several clearly distinct themes, without requiring you to limit yourself to just one way of traveling.

For the overall travel overview: Sohland An Der Spree.