Kirschau: Architecture, Art and Körse Castle

Kirschau offers several distinct themes to consider when planning a stay: local history, sacred architecture, contemporary art and the landscape around Körse Castle. Local attractions range from the town center and factory owners’ villas to the gallery, castle museum and individual destinations such as the Three-Country Stone and Töppelbank. If you are looking for a hotel in Kirschau, these points of interest can help you organize your travel interests.

Things to Do in Kirschau

Local attractions include the factory owners’ villas, the town center and the Protestant church with its round dome. Other attractions include the Körse thermal baths and their playground, Galerie FLOX at the Friese site, and TanzART Kirschau at the Friese site. The Körse Castle ruins, with their castle museum and model of the ruins, are also among the attractions, as are the Körse Hall, the Three-Country Stone and Töppelbank. These destinations offer different points of interest, including architecture, art and castle-related themes.

The Körse thermal baths in Kirschau are closed while renovation and improvements are underway. Check the status before your trip.

Architecture and Art

St. John’s Church was built in 1924 to a design by Dresden architect Bohlig, as an octagonal round building in the late Art Nouveau style. Its year of construction, architect, shape and style offer specific points of reference for viewing the building from an architectural history perspective. The factory owners’ villas are also local attractions; the Körse Hall is a listed building.

Galerie FLOX opened its gallery operation on June 29, 2013, in reconstructed rooms of the former sample office on the former industrial site “Friese.” It showcases contemporary art and has about 500 m² of exhibition space. This makes it one of the largest privately run galleries of its kind in Saxony in terms of space. Its program and opening arrangements may change; check visitor information in advance. The two dates refer to different milestones: 1924 marks the construction of St. John’s Church, while June 29, 2013, marks the start of the gallery’s operations. This distinction can help you plan your visit by separating the church’s architectural history from the Friese site’s later use as a gallery.

Körse Castle and the Landscape

Körse Castle lies southeast of Kirschau on Schlossberg, a granite outcrop surrounded by the River Spree. Its location and terrain give this destination a distinctive connection to the landscape. Local attractions also include the Körse Castle ruins, the castle museum and a model of the ruins. So, alongside the landscape, there are also castle-related themes to explore.

Hiking Map and Cycling Church

An official hiking map for Kirschau, Rodewitz and Bederwitz is available to download. It covers all three places; check before your trip that the download is still available.

Since 2019, St. John’s Church has been a cycling church. If you are planning a visit, please check the latest access information.

For the broader travel overview: Schirgiswalde-Kirschau.