The lovely town of Oschatz lies between the Dahlen Heath and the Wermsdorf Forest. Its favourable location on the once important trade route, the "VIA REGIA", led to the town's founding around 1200. The current Altmarkt developed in the Middle Ages as a merchant settlement and formed the starting point of the town's development. The town was once one of the 15 richest towns in Saxony, thanks in no small part to the hard work of the local cloth makers. The impressive town houses around the Neumarkt and the magnificent Renaissance gable of the Oschatz town hall still bear witness to this wealth today. The oldest treasure, which had previously been hidden, was discovered during the renovation of the Vogtshaus. The Vogtshaus in Oschatz was built around 1180 and is considered the oldest stone house of secular construction in Central Germany.
Today, Oschatz has a lot to offer tourists. During the O-Schatz hunt or during a discovery tour, every visitor is introduced to the city in an amusing way. (Book city tours at the Oschatz Information Center)
The main attraction is the St. Aegidien Church. Its 75-meter-high towers can be seen from afar. The unique stained glass altar in this church is worth seeing. Anyone who is not afraid to climb the 199 steps to the historic tower keeper's apartment will be rewarded with a "bowl of Heeßen" and a fascinating view of the city.
Oschatz has weight
In the middle of the beautiful historic town center is the town and weighing museum, which is well worth seeing. In the complex of the medieval council and administrative fortresses, with city walls, battlements and a walk-in watchtower, you can visit the only weighing museum in Central Germany, as well as an interesting exhibition on the town's history and rural living. It has a special exhibition on the development of weighing machine construction, from the beginnings of the scales to the most modern electronic weighing equipment. Changing special exhibitions enrich a visit to the museum.
Oschatz is fun
The O-Schatz-Park offers adventures for young and old. There are numerous attractions to discover and experience in this free family park. It is home to a zoo, an e-card track, a mini golf course, a treasure park for little gold diggers and a labyrinth. The idyllically situated Rosensee invites you to linger. The skate pool facility is unique in Germany and is particularly popular with young people. In the multi-purpose hall, "the O", visitors can marvel at a large collection of coffee pots. It includes 18179 coffee pots.
The Oschatz sauna village invites you to relax and recharge your batteries. You can visit the sauna paradise with its various saunas and large sauna garden in the heart of Saxony and escape the stress of everyday life with a relaxing sauna day. There are four outdoor saunas, two saunas and an indoor steam bath at your disposal. The Tuli® sauna with a fireplace and a temperature of around 110 °C is particularly recommended. The dry sauna air and the crackling fire create a very special feel-good atmosphere. Salt crystal sauna, herbal sauna, Ruusu sauna and the classic sauna complete the offer. Between sauna sessions, you can relax in the large sauna garden with a heated outdoor brine pool, plunge pool, relaxation house and large lounge area or treat yourself to culinary delights in the catering area. As a highlight, wellness for the feet awaits you in the sauna garden. The "Via Sensus" foot reflexology path consists of many differently shaped ceramic stones that stimulate the numerous zones of the body and feet and promote the well-being of the entire organism.
All wellness lovers can really switch off from everyday stress and let themselves be pampered with a soothing massage.
In the swimming pool with a 25 m pool and a paddling area for small children, you can swim laps and take part in various courses. The new aquacross course is the highlight of the swimming pool. Without any safety equipment, but without any risk directly above the water, this rope course offers the ultimate NinjaCross experience in Oschatz.
The Platsch leisure facility is complemented by a modern 4-lane competition bowling alley with a children's adventure bowling alley and adjoining bar area. The bowling alley is open daily for recreational athletes, reservations are necessary.
In the public restaurant silhOuette you can enjoy burgers, salads, schnitzel and more every day from 12:00 to 21:00.
In the summer months, the outdoor pool with slide, diving pool and beach volleyball courts also attracts all those who love to swim.
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Oschatz lovable - attractive - charming
The hotel "Gasthaus Zum Schwan" (one of the oldest inns in Saxony), well-run guest houses and private room rentals invite you to stay for several days.
Camping and caravanning enthusiasts have access to a modern pitch with all connections in the middle of the O-Schatz Park. The bungalow complex, "the European Youth Camp", offers young families, school and youth groups, clubs or other people seeking relaxation the opportunity to stay overnight in the middle of the countryside and yet in the city center.
Numerous events in the modern town hall, the "Thomas Müntzer House", enrich a stay in Oschatz culturally. The Oschatz town hall can also be used for family celebrations, meetings, conferences, meetings and celebrations of all kinds.
The Oschatz Information is the first point of contact for every guest and friendly staff will warmly welcome you.