Bennewitz

Bennewitz is one of the oldest settlements in the Mulden floodplain. Around 1200 years ago, Bono or Bonislaw the Elder, a Sorbian, settled here with his family and servants after the Germanic settlers had left their homes during the Migration Period. In the center of the village, visitors will find the oldest fortified church in the region. The church and tower are built in the late Romanesque style (around the 13th century). The old village near the church still shows the Sorbian roundel in its layout. Bennewitz was first mentioned in documents in 1335. It has been an independent political municipality since 1974 and today includes the districts of Schmölen, Pausitz, Bach, Rothersdorf, Neuweißenborn, Deuben, Grubnitz, Nepperwitz, Altenbach, Leulitz and Zeititz.

One of the attractions of the main town is the town hall, built in 1994, which is not only the seat of the mayor and the municipal administration, but also houses a library, a hairdressing salon and a flower store, among other things. The generously designed town hall forecourt with its impressive fountain is a popular meeting place for young and old alike.

The convenient transport connections make Bennewitz and the surrounding area attractive for both locals and day trippers.

Large areas of the territory are assigned to the "Mittlere Mulde" landscape and nature reserve. The little-known but charming Planitzwald forest with its rare plants and animals extends to the southwest. Cyclists and hikers can enjoy idyllic routes along the Mulde and through the Planitzwald forest. The Waidmannsheil forest farm is an ideal resting place in the middle of the forest.

On nice days, its large outdoor seating area offers the necessary balance to everyday life and children will find something to do in the spacious playground or on the nature trail.