Obergurig: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The historic Bohemian Bridge crosses the Spree in Obergurig and is a landmark of the municipality. The present granite bridge was built between 1722 and 1724 and can be used by pedestrians and cyclists.

Culture and History

The Old Watermill in Obergurig combines a historic mill setting with an insight into the local history: guided tours include the old milling technology and a museum room.

The School Museum in Obergurig, a local collection on the history of education, displays objects from everyday school life as well as items on loan and donated objects. Visits require an appointment in advance; the museum is not wheelchair accessible.

A permanent open-air exhibition with 13 panels explores local industrial history, including agricultural machinery, paper production and the manufacture of writing instruments. A listed half-timbered building can also be seen in Obergurig on Schulstraße.

Nature and Trails

The nature trail in Obergurig offers an educational nature outing with an insect hotel and a long-jump activity on the theme of forest animals. A circular hiking trail of approximately 15 kilometres leads through meadows, fields and forests and features historical elements along the route.

At Mönchswalder Berg, located near Obergurig, the Janko Mill is described as a pleasant place for a picnic or a short break by a stream.

Surrounding Area

The New Waterworks Redoubt, the Röhrscheidt Bastion, the Mill Gate and the Student Gate are located near Obergurig.

The surrounding area of Obergurig includes Špičák, Schmoritz and Salzenforst TP.

Cycling and Refreshments

A cycling route through Obergurig follows the Spree corridor from the source of the Spree via Bautzen towards Berlin. The Old Watermill and a nearby campsite for cyclists are mentioned as stopping points. The mill also has a rustic restaurant and a beer garden with changing food options.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Obergurig can also open the pages for Crostwitz, Großpostwitz/Oberlausitz, Crostau, Guttau, Malschwitz, Hochkirch, Arnsdorf and Lichtenberg for further comparison of local destinations.

For the higher-level travel overview: Bautzen District.