Discover Felixsee

Plan your visit to Felixsee around two distinct highlights: the lake, with its shores and swimming areas, or the view over the landscape from the observation tower. When choosing a hotel in Felixsee, these themes can help you decide whether you would prefer to include time by the water or a viewpoint in your stay.

Lake and Swimming Areas

Felixsee is an artificial lake created by regional mining. Clear blue water and sandy shores define the lake. There are numerous swimming areas on the eastern shore, which is accessible on foot via a wide forest path. The swimming areas on the western shore below the bungalow settlement are permanently closed. This is due to the risk of landslides associated with past mining. Please observe the local safety signs there.

Mining is therefore both the reason the artificial lake was created and the reason for the closure of the western shore. The distinction between the two shores is important when planning to swim: the numerous swimming areas are on the eastern shore, while the western swimming areas mentioned above are permanently closed.

Views from the Felixsee Tower

The Felixsee observation tower is 36 metres tall and has 160 steps. From the upper platform, you can look out over the Lusatian forest landscape and the Muskau Folds, with their gorges and Gieser landforms. Free parking is available near the tower. Felixsee thus offers two different perspectives: time by the water and views from above over the forest landscape and its landforms.

Spree-Neiße in the Regional Context

The wider Spree-Neiße destination offers more than lakeshores and viewpoints. The Spree Cycle Route crosses the Spree-Neiße region for about 60 kilometres and runs mostly along paved river dikes. Its approximate length and predominantly paved route give you concrete details to help you understand what this regional cycling route is like.

The Lower Lusatian Mining Tour offers a different perspective on the landscape. It passes active lignite open-cast mines and landscapes reclaimed after mining. Access restrictions at the mines can change, so check current information before setting out. This allows you to explore mining in the wider destination in the context of both active mines and reclaimed landscapes.

For garden enthusiasts, the East German Rose Garden in Forst (Lausitz) offers another regional attraction: the park covers 17 hectares, where visitors can admire tens of thousands of roses in almost 1,000 varieties. For cultural insights, the Sorbian Impressions tour explores the life and traditions of the Sorbian/Wendish minority living in the region.

At the Archaeotechnical Centre in Welzow, a hands-on museum combines a large outdoor area with the “People – Wood – Archaeology” exhibition. The centre also offers events and workshops for the general public; registration is required. If you are considering attending, check the current programme and registration requirements.

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