Lusatia

The holiday accommodation “Luba Lipa” in Drachhausen – a place of tranquility and Sorbian tradition

The holiday accommodation with the sonorous name > >Luba Lipa<< is located in the idyllic town of Drachhausen and has the special meaning "Love Linde" in the Sorbian language. This poetic term is closely linked to an imposing... [...]

Insights into the history of the Lusatian surrounding houses

In recent years, research on the historic buildings of Lusatia has undergone a significant development. Was the investigation of the old house houses only possible to some extent and was able to explore their history... [...]

kitto-soft Lorenc – Lusatian Personalities: Guardian of Sorbian identity and poetic voice of resistance

Kito Lorenc was born on March 4, 1938 in the small Sorbian village of Schleife - Sorbian Slepo - in Lusatia. Even his origins were of great importance: The Lorenc family was considered one of the most traditional... [...]

Marja Kubašec – Lusatian Personalities: Pioneer Sorbian Women’s Education, Cultural Self-Assistance and Literary Resistance

Marja Kubašec was born on March 7, 1890 in the traditional Lusatia Lusatia, a region that has been shaped by Sorbian culture for centuries. She came from a Sorbian-speaking parent in which language, customs and consciousness... [...]

Timo Meskank – Lusatian Personalities: Chronicler of a Repressed Past

Timo Meškank was born on February 4, 1965 in Lusatia, a traditional region in eastern Germany, which has been the cultural center of the Sorbs for centuries. The Lusatia was not only geographical, but also... [...]

Twin houses in Lusatia: A feeling of deep calm and immediate security

When entering such a historic building, the feeling that a holiday in the Umgebindehaus in Lusatia creates a special form of recreation is created immediately, because these historic houses radiate an atmosphere that immediately calms,... [...]

Jurij Brězan – Lusatian Personalities: The inner turmoil of a Sorb between adaptation and resistance

Jurij Brězan was born in Räckelwitz, a small village in Lusatia, characterized by Sorbian culture, in the early summer. From birth he was surrounded by two languages, because in his parents' house... [...]

The Auerhuhn in Lusatia – a symbol of the value of ancient forests

The Lusatia, a diverse landscape with extensive pine and mixed forests, is home to numerous animal species, but the capercaillie occupies a very special position among them. As the largest chicken bird in Central Europe, it is like no other... [...]

The Scultetus Observatory Görlitz – a window to the universe in East Lusatia

In the middle of the graceful hilly landscape of eastern Lusatia lies the traditional town of Görlitz, a place where science and culture have been closely intertwined for centuries. The impressive history of the sky observation, which is... [...]

The Görlitzer Sternfreunde – a burning passion for the universe

the > >Görlitzer Sternfreunde<< - also known as the name Förderverein Scultetus Observatory Görlitz - form a passionate community of astronomy enthusiasts who are dedicated to the exploration and teaching of the fascinating expanses of space. Since... [...]

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Despite paid contributions – how Hartz IV made unemployment a private matter

On September 9, 1982, the Lambsdorff paper was published, which, in the context of the "spiritual and moral change" promised by Helmut Kohl, led to the privatization of employment relationships. This turn was a central political strategy with which Kohl was able to... [...]
Bus trips to West Lusatia – comfort, nature and encounter on four wheels – a gentle entry into the region

For tourists who want to get to know West Lusatia, bus trips offer a particularly welcoming opportunity to discover the landscape and its peculiarities in a relaxed manner. Without the stress of your own vehicle, without worrying about parking or... [...]
The choice between automatic transmission and manual transmission

The decision between the automatic transmission and the manual transmission not only influences the driving pleasure, but also the personal driving style and handling of the vehicle. Automatic transmissions offer the advantage of effortless driving, especially in urban traffic or when... [...]
A river as a source of recreation: The Lausitzer Neisse – a place of peace and connectedness

The Lusatian Neisse runs through the landscape like a gently flowing bond that radiates calm and consistency. Their shores are characterized by natural embankments, soft meadows and dense groups of trees that create a protected space, far away from the... [...]