Bad Düben
The spa town of Bad Düben is located at the intersection of the cities of Leipzig, Lutherstadt Wittenberg and the Renaissance town of Torgau. It is framed by the heathland of the same name and the largely natural floodplain landscape of the Mulde river, which meanders along the western edge of the town towards the Goitzsche and Mulde reservoirs. The Dübener Heide Nature Park with its extensive wooded areas extends north and east of the town to Kemberg and Bad Schmiedeberg.
The history of the town can be traced back to 981, when a castle "Dibni" was mentioned in written sources.
After frequently changing hands and being completely destroyed in the Saxon Fratricidal War, Düben Castle became the administrative seat of the Düben district in 1531 before briefly becoming the headquarters of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in the fall of 1813.
Today, the newly renovated half-timbered building houses the Dübener Heide Burg Düben Landscape Museum, which introduces visitors to many aspects of the cultural and town history as well as the flora and fauna of the local heathland.
A special attraction is the ship mill in the castle garden, one of the last remaining ship mills in Germany. It was first mentioned in 1686 and has been tirelessly drawing its energy from the river ever since. It is currently closed and awaits restoration.
Of the five mills in the town, the Düben town mill was used to grind flour for the local bakers, among other things. It was built in 1538 as the electoral official cutting mill and was also once powered exclusively by water.
The historic Obermühle watermill was first mentioned in a document around 1434. Today it invites us to experience traditional craftsmanship with its show workshops on seasonal weekends and by appointment. The lovingly designed mill yard and the mill garden are worth a visit at any time.
The Dübener Bockwindmühle windmill welcomes guests coming from afar from Wittenberg and the Sommerfeld Bockwindmühle windmill in Tiefensee is also a permanent symbol at the entrance to the town.
A rich bog deposit was the reason for the construction of a bog bath over 100 years ago. The healing effects of the moor are still highly valued today at the HEIDE SPA Hotel & Resort spa and wellness center. Here you can immerse yourself in Saxony's great world of wellness, be pampered from head to toe and enjoy bathing culture in a sophisticated atmosphere. A bathrobe corridor leads directly from the four-star wellness hotel to the individual wellness and experience areas.
You can learn lots of interesting facts about this natural remedy on a tour of the moor adventure garden. It is open during the season from May to September. Take off your socks and shoes and feel the stimulating effect for yourself at the moor treading pool.
A walk in the adjacent spa gardens takes you along historic paths. Here you can enjoy the tranquillity and greenery of nature. The spa gardens were created in 1848 as one of the first public parks in Germany. With its fountains, flower and rhododendron plantings, small therapy facilities, the unique highlight of the SupaGolf course and the magnificent old trees, it is an idyllic oasis of relaxation.
The Kur-Stadt-Weg connects the spa area with the historic old town. Lovingly renovated buildings with small, fine stores, cafés and restaurants with cozy outdoor seating promise pleasure for the eye and palate.
The town hall on the market square, which was only restored a few years ago, surprises with an amusing eye-catcher. Much to the delight of guests, the hour literally strikes differently here: during the season, two little goats appear under the town hall clock on the hour and bang their heads together to the sound of the bell.
At the foot of the castle is the NaturparkHaus with office units of the Dübener Heide e. V. association, which enlivens the house with special exhibitions, cultural and scientific events and the nature conservation station.
From here, over 500 km of signposted trails lead nature lovers and those seeking relaxation to the region's most charming destinations.
The history of the town can be traced back to 981, when a castle "Dibni" was mentioned in written sources.
After frequently changing hands and being completely destroyed in the Saxon Fratricidal War, Düben Castle became the administrative seat of the Düben district in 1531 before briefly becoming the headquarters of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in the fall of 1813.
Today, the newly renovated half-timbered building houses the Dübener Heide Burg Düben Landscape Museum, which introduces visitors to many aspects of the cultural and town history as well as the flora and fauna of the local heathland.
A special attraction is the ship mill in the castle garden, one of the last remaining ship mills in Germany. It was first mentioned in 1686 and has been tirelessly drawing its energy from the river ever since. It is currently closed and awaits restoration.
Of the five mills in the town, the Düben town mill was used to grind flour for the local bakers, among other things. It was built in 1538 as the electoral official cutting mill and was also once powered exclusively by water.
The historic Obermühle watermill was first mentioned in a document around 1434. Today it invites us to experience traditional craftsmanship with its show workshops on seasonal weekends and by appointment. The lovingly designed mill yard and the mill garden are worth a visit at any time.
The Dübener Bockwindmühle windmill welcomes guests coming from afar from Wittenberg and the Sommerfeld Bockwindmühle windmill in Tiefensee is also a permanent symbol at the entrance to the town.
A rich bog deposit was the reason for the construction of a bog bath over 100 years ago. The healing effects of the moor are still highly valued today at the HEIDE SPA Hotel & Resort spa and wellness center. Here you can immerse yourself in Saxony's great world of wellness, be pampered from head to toe and enjoy bathing culture in a sophisticated atmosphere. A bathrobe corridor leads directly from the four-star wellness hotel to the individual wellness and experience areas.
You can learn lots of interesting facts about this natural remedy on a tour of the moor adventure garden. It is open during the season from May to September. Take off your socks and shoes and feel the stimulating effect for yourself at the moor treading pool.
A walk in the adjacent spa gardens takes you along historic paths. Here you can enjoy the tranquillity and greenery of nature. The spa gardens were created in 1848 as one of the first public parks in Germany. With its fountains, flower and rhododendron plantings, small therapy facilities, the unique highlight of the SupaGolf course and the magnificent old trees, it is an idyllic oasis of relaxation.
The Kur-Stadt-Weg connects the spa area with the historic old town. Lovingly renovated buildings with small, fine stores, cafés and restaurants with cozy outdoor seating promise pleasure for the eye and palate.
The town hall on the market square, which was only restored a few years ago, surprises with an amusing eye-catcher. Much to the delight of guests, the hour literally strikes differently here: during the season, two little goats appear under the town hall clock on the hour and bang their heads together to the sound of the bell.
At the foot of the castle is the NaturparkHaus with office units of the Dübener Heide e. V. association, which enlivens the house with special exhibitions, cultural and scientific events and the nature conservation station.
From here, over 500 km of signposted trails lead nature lovers and those seeking relaxation to the region's most charming destinations.
Other interesting sights:
- Stadtkirche St. Nikolai with church hall
- the three-part plague gate as the entrance to the town cemetery
- the Gustav Adolf stone commemorating a meeting between the Swedish monarch and Protestant princes
- an iron spring: the legendary Gesundbrunnen
- Panoramic point "Rotes Ufer", a steep slope up to 15m high on the banks of the Mulde
- Wasserschloss Schnaditz, a three-winged castle complex from the 14th.-It has been used for various purposes over the years and can now only be viewed from the outside; the adjacent castle garden is open to the public
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