Parks, gardens and squares on the Neisse
Natural oases meet master architecture in Görlitz
The historic city on the Neisse is known for its extraordinary architecture. However, a stroll through the old town also reveals a surprising amount of greenery and blossoms. Squares, city walls, courtyards and, of course, the parks present themselves as small natural oases - all with their own special history. Welcome to Görlitz.
Sensory rapture Upper Lusatia
Get to know and experience a region with all your senses
Smell, hear, see, feel and taste - you can discover Upper Lusatia with all your senses! Listen to the rustling of the leaves as the trees move in the wind. Marvel at the beauty and perfection of unique castles, parks and gardens. Escape the stress of the big cities on a walk and contemplate the colorful nature.
Feel the spirit of history during a castle tour, stroll through the parks and gardens and enjoy the last warm rays of sunshine in the golden fall. Take a deep breath and consciously perceive the vibrancy of this unique idyll - a true sensory intoxication awaits you.
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Holy Sepulchre - piety meets landscape
The Görlitz replica of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem combines sacred architecture, unique landscape architecture and nature to create a very special place. With a lot of history to boot. The site was created as early as the 15th century. It is the result of a pilgrimage by the Görlitz merchant and later mayor Georg Emmerich. Today, visitors can find a place of peace and spirituality in the middle of the city. With the new e-guide "Stones tell stories", guests can also explore the Way of the Cross from the Holy Sepulchre along the Via Dolorosa and the Church of St. Nicholas, regardless of opening hours.
Squares and fountains
A magnificent sea of flowers and rippling water in Görlitz city center.
When strolling through Görlitz, the generously laid out squares always catch the eye of visitors. With their lavish and colorful planting, they invite you to linger at any time of year and often feature a majestic fountain as the focal point. Probably the most beautiful fountain is the Muschelminna on Postplatz. There are a total of fifteen fountains in Görlitz city center. One of them is a special insider tip: the "Teufel" fountain in Steinstraße near the Annenkapelle chapel is a drinking water fountain.
Green city wall experience
A walk along the city wall is a special experience in historic Görlitz. Large sections of the massive fortifications have been well preserved to the present day and offer a small colorful oasis between the two rings of walls - ideal for autumn days. Between the arches, you also have an interesting view of the private gardens on Neißstraße and Kränzelstraße and, of course, the German-Polish banks of the Neiße.
The Ochsenbastei near the Old Town Bridge and the Nikolaizwinger near St. Peter's Church round off your stroll through the historic Old Town wonderfully. By the way: the Ochsenbastei is a popular wedding photo location for bridal couples.
Görlitz City Park
Like everything else in Görlitz, the city park is historic. It was laid out as early as 1830 and still contains ancient trees today. The Rose Terrace and the Meridian Stone catch the eye during a walk. It marks the 15th degree of longitude, according to which the Central European time zone is aligned. Every year in July, the city park provides a magnificent backdrop for the opening of the ViaThea International Street Theater Festival (next event in 2021). At any other time of year, families will find the adventure playground a welcome destination for a day out.
Puzzle tour: Time travel through the city's history 950 years of Görlitz
What has this city not experienced: trading stronghold, powerful protective power, wealth and decay, city division. The city is like an open history book with a lot to read. This year, Görlitz is already 950 years old and we will take you on a journey through time with this city tour.
The stops and riddles on this tour will introduce you to prominent places and events in the city's history.
