Discover Eilenburg

Eilenburg combines local history, an animal park and the Mulde floodplain landscape with opportunities for cycling and hiking. If you are looking for a hotel in Eilenburg, the museum, green spaces and historic sites may shape your choice of destination. The range of highlights extends from wildlife viewing and nature trails to local history and regional routes.

Animal Park, City Park and Mulde Floodplains

The animal park covers a four-hectare area within the city park and is home to 300 animals from 50 species. Its areas include a monkey enclosure and exhibits about domestic animals. A nature trail runs through wetland and forest habitats. The animal park thus combines wildlife viewing with a glimpse of different habitats.

Eilenburg’s centrally located city park covers around twelve hectares. The Mulde floodplain landscape around Eilenburg also invites visitors to cycle and hike. The Eilenburg Loop connects directly to the Mulde Cycle Route. If you are planning a cycling trip, check the latest route information before setting off.

Local History at the Museum and in the Historic Cellars

The town museum is housed in the historic Roter Hirsch building and presents Eilenburg’s 1,060-year history. A classroom furnished as it would have been in the 1920s brings a specific historic setting to life at the museum. Historic lessons can be arranged there by prior appointment.

The town museum offers guided tours of Eilenburg’s historic cellars, which must be booked in advance. Visits to the cellars for groups are available on request. Before planning a tour or group visit, check whether booking is possible and whether places are available. The cellars’ stable temperatures helped establish the reputation of Eilenburg beer from the 16th to the 20th century. Eilenburg’s medieval prosperity was already closely linked to brewing, so the history of beer stretches back across several eras.

Legends, Buildings and Views

The Heinzelmännchen Fountain in Eilenburg’s market square draws on the local legend of the Heinzelmännchen, recorded by the Brothers Grimm. The castle hill is also associated with the tale. Its features include a historic circular trail, the Sorb Tower and the Hundertstüfchen steps. From there, views stretch across the Leipzig Bay and the Dübener Heath.

Another piece of local history is the 60-metre-high water tower. It was built in 1916 for a celluloid factory. Martin Luther also spent time in Eilenburg. For anyone interested in the town’s development, these offer further historical points of interest beyond the museum.

Routes, Getting Here and the Region

Eilenburg can be reached by train, S-Bahn, bus, car or bicycle. As transport services can change, check connections before travelling. When deciding which themes you want to shape your stay, it is also worth looking at the specific differences between the local highlights: the town museum and historic cellars represent history and brewing traditions, while the Mulde floodplains, animal park and city park offer a different focus.

Across the wider destination of Northern Saxony, an extensive network of well-developed and signposted hiking and cycling routes runs through the Dübener Heath, the Dahlen Heath, Wermsdorf Forest and the Elbe-Mulde floodplains. The district’s landscapes also include Dübener Heath Nature Park and floodplains along the Elbe and Mulde. This regional variety complements the local options around Eilenburg without equating the town’s distinctive features with those of the entire district.

The Josef Dotzauer ski jump allows jumps of around 30 metres; access may be restricted. Take this restriction into account if you plan to include the ski jump in your trip.

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