Belgern-Schildau

Rolandstadt Belgern

Belgern – between the Elbe River and the Dahlen Heath – is located a few kilometres south of Torgau and is easily accessible via the B 182.

Belgern is characterized by a history spanning over 1000 years. In the historically preserved town center, the huge market square, which is surrounded by old town houses, is impressive. The imposing Renaissance town hall (1578) is two-storey, and on the left corner of it the town's landmark - the stone Roland (6), almost 1610 meters tall - follows the town's fortunes. With a flaming sword and barefoot, he represents jurisdiction, market and coinage rights and is the only one in Saxony. It is worth mentioning and unique that two sundials are attached to the southeast-facing rear of the 25-meter-long town hall.

In 1730, Augustus the Strong had the distance column erected on the market square. It is engraved with the distances to 83 town names that could be reached from Belgern via the stagecoach route. The Oschatz Gate is the last of four former town gates that were part of the early medieval town fortifications.

The St. Bartholomew's Church (1512) was built by Cistercian monks and contains late Gothic and peasant baroque elements in its interior. The ancient sandstone relief "Mermaid Child" and the "Devil's Horseshoe" on the church's outer walls are full of mysteries and legends. Opposite the church is one of the eight remaining tube fountains. The oldest building in the city is the monastery courtyard (1258).

The city documents its historical significance in a prehistoric and early historical local museum.

At the adventure rest area in the town of Belgern you can marvel at replicas of 14 Roland statues from other German towns. The area also includes an adventure playground, a beach volleyball court and a labyrinth.

The town hall is a great asset to the city's club life and is the venue for a wide range of cultural events.

The International Elbe Cycle Route (Hamburg - Prague) runs close to the historic Rolandstadt Belgern. Accompanied by the Elbe River, it leads past the marina and the Gierfähre pier and through the city park, the Döhner. From April, you can book trips on the Elbe with the city's own motorboat.

The charming Dahlener Heide can be discovered not only on the Elbe cycle path, but also on several interesting circular hiking trails. A special attraction for nature lovers is the Treblitzsch landscape park with its many dendrological treasures.