Hoyerswerda

Hoyerswerda is a district town in Bautzen, Saxony, combining an old quarter with traditional buildings and a modern residential district. The settlement divides into two distinct areas, each with its own building styles and street patterns.

The settlement gained market rights in the 14th century and developed into a regional trading center. During the 1950s, a new district was built to house workers from nearby lignite mining operations.

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 offers regular programs about astronomy and space exploration. The old quarter can be explored on foot, while the newer district with its wider spacing between buildings requires more time to cover.

The 1950s district shows typical features of socialist urban planning with wide streets and repeating residential blocks. This section was built within just a few years and still shapes the townscape today.

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: December 12, 2025 23:35