Dohma: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Dohma is known for its well-developed hiking trails, including a route to Cottaer Spitzberg. There are also well-maintained paths, including trails in the direction of Cottaer Spitzberg. For travelers who would like to rent a holiday apartment in Dohma, the town’s name is the starting point for making a further selection.

Dohma lies on a plateau between the Bahretal and Gottleubatal valleys. Cottaer Spitzberg is a 390.8-meter-high basalt hill that has been protected as an area monument of natural heritage since 1979 because of its geological and botanical features. A hiking trail leads from Dohma to the Neu Dohma Tunnel. From Cotta, hiking trails lead into the Lohmgrund valley to the Cotta Tunnel.

Culture and History

Guided visits to the local history room can be requested through the Dohma municipal administration. During the Second World War, paintings from the Dresden Picture Gallery were hidden in the Neu Dohma Tunnel.

A castle was built in Cotta next to the church in 1662, together with a castle park covering more than 7,000 square meters. During a walk through the village, visitors can see the castle and its park. The Protzemühle mill near Altneundorf in the Gottleubatal valley was first mentioned in 1575 and is protected as a historic monument.

Regional Setting

In the wider surrounding region, the Painters’ Way runs through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, a long-distance hiking trail consisting of eight stages. The Elbe Cycle Route follows the river and offers views of table mountains and villages; there are family-friendly stopping points along the Elbe.

Dohma is described as a peaceful, green, and idyllic place for visitors. At the same time, Dohma is described as a holiday destination and a base for hiking in Saxon Switzerland and visiting Dresden.

Further destinations: Bonnewitz.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Dohma can continue their accommodation search afterward.

To the higher-level travel overview: Pirna.