Bautzen Reservoir and Dam
The Bautzen reservoir is a large recreation area on the northern outskirts of the city, and is very popular with locals, and for recreational and active holiday makers. A beach section on the east bank of the reservoir offers swimming, sailing and other recreation possibilities along the beach promenade. A path around the reservoir is ideal for hiking and cycling.
The Bautzen dam and reservoir was originally constructed for the supply of industrial water for the brown coal power stations further downstream, as well as for flood protection. This latter function is today monitored by the Saxony Reservoir Administration (Landestalsperrenverwaltung). The construction work for what is the second largest dam in Saxony began in 1968. Before it was filled with water, the inhabitants of the two villages Malsitz and Nimschütz had to be resettled. Since 1977, the Bautzen dam and reservoir has been in continuous operation.
Climbing Park and High Ropes Course
The climbing experience for young and old: More than 50 climbing exercises and 230 meter long rope slides (zip lines) make for an unforgettable experience. The High Ropes Course offers various climbing opportunities with a mix of poles and trees. The poles are between three and eleven meters high, while the trees allow climbing exercises at six meters high. The rope slide course provides additional fun. Visitors can choose from different climbs with different levels of difficulty. Interaction and co-operation games for group development and team building can also be organised at the high ropes course.
Strandpromenade 8
02625 Bautzen
Phone +49 179 6742574
info@geo-trail.eu
www.geo-trail.eu
Adventure and nature camping (*****)
From the Bautzen district of Burk, and the Spree- Long Distance Cycle Route, you can reach the Bautzen Adventure and Nature Campground. It is located at the southern end of the beach promenade. The camping facility offers around 100,000 square meters of idyllic pitches for tents, caravans and mobile homes in the middle of the countryside with a view of the lake. Teepees or various wooden houses can also be rented.
The site is very comfortably equipped and leaves nothing to be desired. It includes a service station for mobile homes, service buildings, state-of-the-art sanitary facilities, rental baths and a laundry. A small shop, as well as the rental of canoes and bicycles are at guests’ disposal.
Nimschützer Straße 41
02625 Bautzen
Phone +49 3591 271267
camping-bautzen@web.de
www.camping-bautzen.de
Bautzen Minigolf Park
Idyllically situated on the beach promenade of the Bautzen reservoir, it boasts 18 individual minigolf holes.
It is played across a model of the Oberlausitz, with numerous miniature buildings and features. From the smallest city gate in Bautzen to the 800-year-old oak in Niedergurig – the visitors will learn a lot about the individual landscapes and sights of the Oberlausitz. An extensive range of ice cream, drinks and food is available.
Strandpromenade 10
02625 Bautzen
Phone +49 162 9079949
monstergolf-bautzen@gmx.de
Ocean Beach Bar
Right on the beach, the Ocean Beach Bar invites you to play sport or relax with an ice cream or a cool drink while enjoying the unique atmosphere of a romantic sunset over the water. Beach volleyball, Zumba courses, summer cinema or DJ / music events – during the summer season, the Ocean Beach Bar holds many regular and well attended events.
Go by pedal-boat
Explore the reservoir the comfortable way. Various models, such as with integrated water slides, can be rented at the Ocean Beach Bar.
Strandpromenade 5
02625 Bautzen
Phone +49 152 31715367
beachbar-bautzen@gmx.de
www.beachbar-bautzen.de