Overview
Cottbus is the second-largest city in Brandenburg, a cultural centre of the Sorbs, offering a well-preserved medieval core, art nouveau theatre, and access to Spreewald and Lusatian Lake District. It is associated with coal mining and GDR history but has much more to offer.
Architecture · Budget Travel · Day Trips · History · Museums
Before you go
Accommodation
The youth hostel is in a historic half-timbered house.
Culture
Wendish Museum highlights Sorbian culture.
Food
Saturday market at Oberkirchplatz for local produce.
Money
Dieselkraftwerk Art Museum offers free entry on the first Monday of each month.
Safety
Bike theft can be a concern; lock your bike.
Transport
Cottbus is a compact city easily explored on foot or by bike.