Hoyerswerda, Municipality and district town in Saxony, Germany
Hoyerswerda extends across 95 square kilometers of land, featuring both an Old Town with traditional architecture and a New Town with modern residential buildings.
The settlement received market town status in 1371 and municipal rights in 1423, marking its growth from a small settlement into a regional trading center.
The city maintains its connection to Sorbian heritage, with both German and Upper Sorbian languages actively used throughout the community and local institutions.
The Planetarium Hoyerswerda offers regular educational programs about astronomy and space science, welcoming visitors throughout the year for interactive learning experiences.
The city transformed rapidly during the 1950s with the construction of Hoyerswerda-Neustadt, designed specifically to house workers from the nearby lignite mining operations.
Location: Bautzen District
Elevation above the sea: 118 m
Part of: Sorbian settlement area
Shares border with: Lohsa, Wittichenau, Bernsdorf, Lauta, Elsterheide, Spreetal
Website: https://hoyerswerda.de
GPS coordinates: 51.43306,14.25000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 14:46
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