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, which meanders along the western edge of the town towards Goitzsche and the Mulde reservoir. The Düben Heath Nature Park, with its extensive forest areas, extends north and east of the town as far as Kemberg and Bad Schmiedeberg.
The history of the place can be traced back to the year 981, when a castle called "Dibni" was mentioned in written sources. After frequent changes of ownership and complete destruction in the Saxon Civil War, Düben Castle became the administrative seat of the Düben district in 1531, before briefly becoming the headquarters of the French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in the autumn of 1813.
Today, the newly renovated half-timbered building houses the Düben Heath Landscape Museum, which familiarizes visitors with 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 ship mills preserved in Germany. It was first mentioned in 1686 and has since then drawn its energy tirelessly from the river. 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. It was built in 1538 as an electoral official cutting mill and was also previously powered exclusively by water power.
The historic Obermühle watermill was first mentioned in documents 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. As long as it is light, the yard gate is open for visitors.
The Düben post mill welcomes guests coming from the direction of Wittenberg from afar and the Sommerfeld post mill in Tiefensee is also a permanent symbol at the entrance to the town.
A rich moor deposit prompted the construction of a moor bath over 100 years ago. The healing effect of the moor is still highly valued today in the HEIDE SPA Hotel & Resort spa and wellness center. Here you can immerse yourself in Saxony's great wellness world, be pampered from head to toe and enjoy bathing culture in a sophisticated atmosphere. From the four-star wellness hotel you can reach the individual wellness and adventure areas directly via a bathrobe corridor.
You can learn a lot about this natural remedy on a tour of the Moor Adventure Garden. It is open from May to September. At the moor treading pool there, take off your socks and shoes and feel the stimulating effect for yourself.
When you take a walk in the adjacent spa park, you can stroll along historic paths. Here you can enjoy the peace and green of nature. The spa park was created in 1848 as one of the first public parks in Germany. With its fountains, flower and rhododendron plantations, 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 shops, cafes and restaurants with comfortable outdoor seating promise a treat for the eyes and the palate.
The town hall on the market square, which was restored just a few years ago, has an amusing eye-catcher. Much to the delight of guests, the hour strikes differently here in the truest sense of the word: 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 Nature Park House with the tourist information of the town of Bad Düben and office units of the Dübener Heide e. V. association, which also enlivens the house with special exhibitions, cultural and scientific events as well as the nature conservation station.
From here, over 500 km of signposted trails lead nature lovers and those seeking relaxation to the most attractive destinations in the region.
The history of the place can be traced back to the year 981, when a castle called "Dibni" was mentioned in written sources. After frequent changes of ownership and complete destruction in the Saxon Civil War, Düben Castle became the administrative seat of the Düben district in 1531, before briefly becoming the headquarters of the French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in the autumn of 1813.
Today, the newly renovated half-timbered building houses the Düben Heath Landscape Museum, which familiarizes visitors with 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 ship mills preserved in Germany. It was first mentioned in 1686 and has since then drawn its energy tirelessly from the river. 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. It was built in 1538 as an electoral official cutting mill and was also previously powered exclusively by water power.
The historic Obermühle watermill was first mentioned in documents 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. As long as it is light, the yard gate is open for visitors.
The Düben post mill welcomes guests coming from the direction of Wittenberg from afar and the Sommerfeld post mill in Tiefensee is also a permanent symbol at the entrance to the town.
A rich moor deposit prompted the construction of a moor bath over 100 years ago. The healing effect of the moor is still highly valued today in the HEIDE SPA Hotel & Resort spa and wellness center. Here you can immerse yourself in Saxony's great wellness world, be pampered from head to toe and enjoy bathing culture in a sophisticated atmosphere. From the four-star wellness hotel you can reach the individual wellness and adventure areas directly via a bathrobe corridor.
You can learn a lot about this natural remedy on a tour of the Moor Adventure Garden. It is open from May to September. At the moor treading pool there, take off your socks and shoes and feel the stimulating effect for yourself.
When you take a walk in the adjacent spa park, you can stroll along historic paths. Here you can enjoy the peace and green of nature. The spa park was created in 1848 as one of the first public parks in Germany. With its fountains, flower and rhododendron plantations, 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 shops, cafes and restaurants with comfortable outdoor seating promise a treat for the eyes and the palate.
The town hall on the market square, which was restored just a few years ago, has an amusing eye-catcher. Much to the delight of guests, the hour strikes differently here in the truest sense of the word: 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 Nature Park House with the tourist information of the town of Bad Düben and office units of the Dübener Heide e. V. association, which also enlivens the house with special exhibitions, cultural and scientific events as well as the nature conservation station.
From here, over 500 km of signposted trails lead nature lovers and those seeking relaxation to the most attractive destinations in the region.
Other interesting sights:
- St. Nikolai Church with Church Hall
- the three-part Plague Gate as entrance portal to the city cemetery
- the Gustav Adolf Stone commemorating a meeting of the Swedish monarch with Protestant princes
- an iron-rich spring: the legendary Gesundbrunnen
- Panorama point "Red Bank", a steep slope created by embankment with a height of up to 15m on the bank of the Mulde
- Schnaditz moated castle, a three-winged castle complex from the 14th to the 19th century, which has been used for various purposes over the years and can now only be viewed from the outside; the castle garden next to it is open to the public
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