Ottendorf-Okrilla: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Ottendorf-Okrilla lies at the transition from West Lusatia to the Dresden Heath Arc. In West Lusatia, the 32-kilometre section of the Lusatian Snake runs through the Seifersdorf Valley, the Hüttertal valley, the Wallroda Reservoir and the Karswald forest. Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Ottendorf-Okrilla can then continue their search for accommodation.

Nature

The area around Ottendorf-Okrilla comprises extensive woodland and meadow landscapes that offer opportunities for recreation in nature. A signposted guide published by the municipality lists walks, hikes and cycling tours in the Ottendorf-Okrilla area; the tours listed there can generally be undertaken on foot or by bicycle.

Water

The Teichwiesenbad in Ottendorf-Okrilla has a 50-metre-long stainless-steel pool with seven swimming lanes. Thanks to a swimming pool lift, the Teichwiesenbad is fully accessible in all areas.

Culture

Hermsdorf Castle has a history spanning more than 800 years and an extensive park. The castle can be visited as part of events and guided tours; the park is open year-round for recreation. Von Kügelgen and his family were accommodated in the Cavalier House at Hermsdorf Castle for three years.

The present-day Evangelical Lutheran church in Ottendorf-Okrilla was consecrated in 1875 after a two-year construction period. The former Baroque village church in Ottendorf-Okrilla burned down completely after being struck by lightning in 1873.

The medieval Salt Road and the Bohemian Glass Route were among the roads that shaped the development of Ottendorf-Okrilla. Traditional charcoal burning continued in Moritzdorf and Okrilla until 2010. The digital local chronicle makes the history of Ottendorf-Okrilla accessible worldwide at any time.

Ottendorf-Okrilla is located near the A4 motorway and has a rail connection to Dresden.

Other local pages at a glance: Haselbachtal, Panschwitz-Kuckau, Laußnitz, Großdubrau, Elsterheide, Radibor, Ohorn and Lohsa.

For the higher-level travel overview: Bautzen District.