Gymnasium „Am Breiten Teich“

Gymnasium Am Breiten Teich is a secondary school in Borna with classrooms spread across multiple buildings, including a modern wing with specialized learning areas. A converted gymnasium serves as a cafeteria, while the campus provides teaching space on multiple levels, including attic classrooms and consultation rooms.

The school was founded in 1873 as Realschule II and began with four classes spread across various buildings in town, even in the Town Hall basement. Over the decades, the institution grew into a modern secondary school, integrating new learning spaces and infrastructure into its campus.

The school embodies local educational traditions through its role as a meeting point for students, teachers, and families at regular school events. Its name references the nearby pond that shapes the campus and reflects the school's connection to its setting.

The school is located at Am Breiten Teich 4 and offers secondary education with various facilities for students of all grade levels. Its location near the town center makes it easily accessible to visitors, with walking paths through the neighborhood leading to the campus.

Students engage in environmental research projects studying the Wyhra ecosystem, combining hands-on field work with science education. These projects give the school's teaching a special connection to the local nature and the river system of the region.